The Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) playoff format has sparked debate among team leaders, with some arguing it is unfair that the two best teams in the regular season, Vaqueros de Bayamón and Criollos de Caguas, will face each other in the Conference A final, potentially leaving one of them out of the championship. The current format, approved in 2025 and similar to the NBA's, divides teams into conferences, with the winners of each conference competing for the title.
Christian Dalmau, coach of Vaqueros de Bayamón, initially favored the old format but now supports the new one due to its economic benefits. The BSN will maintain this format until 2027.
Other team leaders have expressed divided opinions on the system, with some arguing it is fair and others claiming it is not. The Santeros de Aguada and Leones de Ponce will play in the Conference B final, despite finishing the regular season with records of 17-17 and 15-19, respectively.