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There was one format from 1980 - 1983 and a different format from 1984 through the rest of the 80s and until 2003.
1979-80 through 1982-83:
12 teams made the playoffs, each conference's two division champions and the teams with the next four best records.
Division Champions had a bye into the second round.
The first round was a mini-series, best of three format.
All subsequent series were best of seven.
1983-84 through 2001-2002:
16 teams made the playoffs - those with the eight best records in each conference.
The first round was a best of five format.
All subsequent series were best of seven.
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