My understanding is that, contrary to Jason Moy's posting,
proximity to Placid is NOT a criterion in deciding who plays at
4 and 7.  The top seed gets to pick -- and, of course, would be insane
not to play at 4 for the additional rest and chance to scout the next night's
opponent.
 
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