With only two games remaining until the end of the regular season of the NBA, there is parity between several teams and there could be multiple ties, not only in the record, but also in other percentages that are considered to break the tie; What are the criteria to define the classifications of the Playoffs y al Play-In.
NBA: tiebreaker for Playoffs and Play-In
The NBA regular season is on fire. Several teams fight to qualify for the Playoffs, either directly or through the Play-In.
This is the Eastern Conference.
Pos. Team V D % Diff.
1 Boston Celtics * 62 18 77.5% –
2 Milwaukee Bucks * 49 31 61.3% 13.0
3 New York Knicks * 48 32 60.0% 14.0
4 Cleveland Cavaliers 47 33 58.8% 15.0
5 Orlando Magic 46 34 57.5% 16.0
6 Indiana Pacers 46 34 57.5% 16.0
7 Philadelphia 76ers 45 35 56.3% 17.0
8 Miami Heat 44 36 55.0% 18.0
9 Chicago Bulls 38 42 47.5% 24.0
10 Atlanta Hawks 36 44 45.0% 26.0
This is the Western Conference
Pos. Team V D % Diff.
1 Denver Nuggets * 56 24 70.0% –
2 Oklahoma City Thunder * 55 25 68.8% 1.0
3 Minnesota Timberwolves * 55 25 68.8% 1.0
4 LA Clippers * 51 29 63.8% 5.0
5 Dallas Mavericks * 50 30 62.5% 6.0
6 New Orleans Pelicans 48 32 60.0% 8.0
7 Phoenix Suns 47 33 58.8% 9.0
8 Sacramento Kings 45 35 56.3% 11.0
9 Golden State Warriors 45 35 56.3% 11.0
10 Los Angeles Lakers 45 35 56.3% 11.0
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NBA: tiebreaker criteria
If two teams finish the regular phase with the same record of wins and losses, the first classification variable It will be the percentage of wins in their confrontations.
If the trend persists, the percentage of games won by each team within its division will be consulted; This is per conference, not global. If equality continues, the winning percentage against Playoff teams from the same Conference and, if the tie is not broken, the same will be done with Playoff teams from the other conference. The next step would be to compare the point differential (scored minus received).
If there is complete equality between more than two teams, the criteria will be the same, but the percentage of victories to be analyzed will be between all the teams involved. If the tie actually continues, the numbers of wins within the same division would be compared, to then review what happened against those eligible for Playoffs from the same conference; Finally, the point difference would be looked at.
A no small detail: a division champion would immediately surpass the opponent who is not a division champion.
2024-04-12 14:16:17
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