Those variables account, in part, for conflicting estimates of New Yorkâs land area since the city was consolidated in 1898. At that time, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island joined Manhattan and the Bronx to form Greater New York, and the city ballooned to a trumpeted 360 square miles from 60 or so.
Confidence votes 162. Two wild card teams from each league makes the MLB playoff each year. As of 2012 there is a one game wild card playoff between the two best records in each league who didn't win their division. + 134 others found this useful.
The format. The NBA playoffs are comprised of 16 teams, divided evenly by conferences. The winner of a best of seven series advances until the East and the West crown their champions.Once there are only two squads standing, the NBA finals begin.he format. The NBA playoffs are comprised of 16 teams, divided evenly by conferences. The winner of a best of seven series advances until the East and the West crown their champions.