As I watch Game 2 of the Cavs-Celtics series, the Celtics have managed to build over a 20 point lead with about 5 minutes remaining in the game.  Assuming the Celtics continue on their commanding path, they’ll be up 2 games to 0 with the series headed back to Cleveland (a city pretty passionate about their Cavs as anybody who watched the Wizards series well knows). 

        Seeing Boston be so dominant at home (both in the four games of their Atlanta series and the two early ones of the Cavs series) and then seeing them play so poorly on the road, one has to wonder how the Celtics are going to come out on Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.  Also, having seen a team be so great at home and so abysmal on the road, brings up the issue of home court advantage. 

        What is it about playing at home that makes Boston so much better?  The familiarity of the court? The fan support? The homer working the scoreboard?  There’s also tremendous advantages in other sports such as football and baseball when playing at home.  My question is: which sport (either college or pro) does home court advantage really deliver the biggest advantage? And why? What are some of the best home court advantages you can remember as a fan, player, etc.?