Not sure what exactly is the "better" option. But, I'm also not sure how long the "protect Caitlin Clark" crowd will tolerate, and the W can justify a playoff format that only gives her 1 home game a year.
I think the change is inevitable.
Unpopular Opinion:
The WNBA should NOT change its playoff format. Best of 3-5-7 is perfect! If your favorite team can't win a series in 3 attempts, blame them, not the format. This is the closest we'll get to sudden death. You either lock-in or go home. π€·πΎββοΈ