Playoff Seeding Updates and Magic Numbers Countdown

https://www.espn.com/nba/playoffs/matchups

MY NOTE: Denver and the Lakers won. That puts Denver in 1st place by 1/2 game and moves the Lakers up to 8th, and Denver's current likely 1st round opponent.


Eastern Conference

CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Boston (61-16)
Games remaining: 5 (4 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 4

(8 ) Philadelphia (43-35)
Games remaining: 4 (3 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 3
Regular season series (Celtics lead 3-1)
Nov 8, 2023 Boston 103, Philadelphia 106
Nov 15, 2023 Boston 117, Philadelphia 107
Dec 1, 2023 Philadelphia 119, Boston 125
Feb 27, 2024 Philadelphia 99, Boston 117


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Milwaukee (47-30)
Games remaining: 5 (3 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 5, vs. East: 4

(7) Miami (43-34)
Games remaining: 5 (3 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 4
Regular season series (Bucks lead 2-1)
Oct 30, 2023 Miami 114, Milwaukee 122
Nov 28, 2023 Milwaukee 131, Miami 124
Feb 13, 2024 Miami 123, Milwaukee 97


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) Cleveland (46-32)
Games remaining: 4 (3 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2

(6) Indiana (44-34)
Games remaining: 4 (2 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 4
Regular season series (Pacers leads 2-1)
Oct 28, 2023 Indiana 125, Cleveland 113
Nov 3, 2023 Cleveland 116, Indiana 121
Mar 18, 2024 Cleveland 108, Indiana 103
Apr 12, 2024 Indiana at Cleveland


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) Orlando (45-32)
Games remaining: 5 (2 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 4

(5) New York Knicks (45-32)
Games remaining: 5 (2 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 5
Regular season series (Magic lead 3-1)
Dec 29, 2023 New York 108, Orlando 117
Jan 15, 2024 Orlando 98, New York 94
Feb 14, 2024 New York 100, Orlando 118
Mar 8, 2024 Orlando 74, New York 98


Lottery Bound

(9) Chicago (37-40)
Games remaining: 5 (1 Home, 4 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 5
(10) Atlanta (36-42)
Games remaining: 4 (2 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 3
(11) Brooklyn (31-47)
Games remaining: 4 (2 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 3
(12) Toronto (24-53)
Games remaining: 5 (2 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 5
(13) Charlotte (19-58)
Games remaining: 5 (2 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 4, vs. East: 3
(14) Washington (15-63)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 3
(15) Detroit (13-65)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2


Western Conference

CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Denver (54-24)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 4

(8 ) Los Angeles (45-33)
Games remaining: 4 (2 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 4
Regular season series (Nuggets lead 3-0)
Oct 24, 2023 Los Angeles 107, Denver 119
Feb 8, 2024 Denver 114, Los Angeles 106
Mar 2, 2024 Denver 124, Los Angeles 114


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Minnesota (53-24)
Games remaining: 5 (3 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 3

(7) New Orleans (45-32)
Games remaining: 5 (1 Home, 4 Away)
vs. +.500: 4, vs. West: 5
Regular season series (Series tied 2-2)
Nov 8, 2023 New Orleans 101, Minnesota 122
Nov 18, 2023 Minnesota 121, New Orleans 120
Dec 11, 2023 Minnesota 107, New Orleans 121
Jan 3, 2024 New Orleans 117, Minnesota 106


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) Oklahoma City (52-25)
Games remaining: 5 (4 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 3

(6) Phoenix (46-31)
Games remaining: 5 (2 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 5, vs. West: 5
Regular season series (Thunder lead 3-0)
Nov 12, 2023 Oklahoma City 111, Phoenix 99
Mar 3, 2024 Oklahoma City 118, Phoenix 110
Mar 29, 2024 Phoenix 103, Oklahoma City 128


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) LA (49-28)
Games remaining: 5 (4 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 4

(5) Dallas (47-30)
Games remaining: 5 (2 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2
Regular season series (Clippers lead 2-1)
Nov 10, 2023 LA 126, Dallas 144
Nov 25, 2023 Dallas 88, LA 107
Dec 20, 2023 LA 120, Dallas 111


Lottery Bound

(9) Sacramento (44-33)
Games remaining: 5 (3 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 4
(10) Golden State (42-35)
Games remaining: 5 (3 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 5
(11) Houston (38-39)
Games remaining: 5 (1 Home, 4 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 4
(12) Utah (29-48)
Games remaining: 5 (2 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 4, vs. West: 5
(13) Memphis (27-51)
Games remaining: 4 (3 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 3
(14) Portland (21-56)
Games remaining: 5 (3 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 4, vs. West: 4
(15) San Antonio (19-58)
Games remaining: 5 (3 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 3


Glossary

In the event two or more teams are tied in the standings, a series of tiebreakers are applied to determine which team receives the higher seeding.

Two-Team Tiebreaker:
1. Better record in head-to-head games
2. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
3. Higher winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Higher winning percentage in conference games
5. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in opposite conference
7. Higher point differential between points scored and points allowed

Three-Team Tiebreaker:

1. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
2. Best head-to-head winning percentage among all teams tied
3. Highest winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Highest winning percentage in conference games
5. Highest winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Highest point differential between points scored and points allowed


Bob


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https://www.espn.com/nba/playoffs/matchups


AS OF 4/8/24, PRE-GAMES: MIAMI IS NOW OUR LIKELY OPPONENT!!


Eastern Conference

CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Boston (62-16)
Games remaining: 4 (3 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 4

(8 ) Miami (43-35)
Games remaining: 4 (3 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 3
Regular season series (Celtics lead 3-0)
Oct 27, 2023 Miami 111, Boston 119
Jan 25, 2024 Boston 143, Miami 110
Feb 11, 2024 Boston 110, Miami 106


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Milwaukee (47-31)
Games remaining: 4 (2 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 4, vs. East: 3

(7) Philadelphia (44-35)
Games remaining: 3 (3 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 3
Regular season series (Bucks lead 3-0)
Oct 26, 2023 Philadelphia 117, Milwaukee 118
Feb 25, 2024 Milwaukee 119, Philadelphia 98
Mar 14, 2024 Philadelphia 105, Milwaukee 114


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) Orlando (46-32)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 3

(6) Indiana (45-34)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 3
Regular season series (Magic lead 2-1)
Nov 19, 2023 Orlando 128, Indiana 116
Dec 23, 2023 Orlando 117, Indiana 110
Mar 10, 2024 Indiana 111, Orlando 97


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) New York Knicks (46-32)
Games remaining: 4 (2 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 4

(5) Cleveland (46-33)
Games remaining: 3 (3 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Knicks lead 2-1)
Oct 31, 2023 New York 109, Cleveland 91
Nov 1, 2023 Cleveland 95, New York 89
Mar 3, 2024 New York 107, Cleveland 98


Lottery Bound

(9) Chicago (37-41)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 4
(10) Atlanta (36-42)
Games remaining: 4 (2 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 3
(11) Brooklyn (31-48)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 3
(12) Toronto (25-53)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 4
(13) Charlotte (19-59)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 3
(14) Washington (15-64)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2
(15) Detroit (13-65)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2


Western Conference

CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Minnesota (54-24)
Games remaining: 4 (3 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2

(8 ) Sacramento (45-33)
Games remaining: 4 (3 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 4
Regular season series (Kings leads 2-1)
Nov 24, 2023 Sacramento 124, Minnesota 111
Dec 23, 2023 Minnesota 110, Sacramento 98
Mar 1, 2024 Sacramento 124, Minnesota 120


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Denver (54-24)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 4

(7) New Orleans (46-32)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 4
Regular season series (Nuggets lead 2-1)
Nov 6, 2023 New Orleans 116, Denver 134
Nov 17, 2023 Denver 110, New Orleans 115
Jan 12, 2024 New Orleans 113, Denver 125


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) Oklahoma City (53-25)
Games remaining: 4 (4 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 3

(6) Phoenix (46-32)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 4, vs. West: 4
Regular season series (Thunder lead 3-0)
Nov 12, 2023 Oklahoma City 111, Phoenix 99
Mar 3, 2024 Oklahoma City 118, Phoenix 110
Mar 29, 2024 Phoenix 103, Oklahoma City 128


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) LA (50-28)
Games remaining: 4 (3 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 4

(5) Dallas (48-30)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Clippers lead 2-1)
Nov 10, 2023 LA 126, Dallas 144
Nov 25, 2023 Dallas 88, LA 107
Dec 20, 2023 LA 120, Dallas 111


Lottery Bound

(9) Los Angeles (45-34)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 3
(10) Golden State (43-35)
Games remaining: 4 (2 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 4
(11) Houston (38-40)
Games remaining: 4 (1 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 3
(12) Utah (29-49)
Games remaining: 4 (2 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 4
(13) Memphis (27-51)
Games remaining: 4 (3 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 3
(14) Portland (21-57)
Games remaining: 4 (3 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 4
(15) San Antonio (19-59)
Games remaining: 4 (2 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 3


Glossary

In the event two or more teams are tied in the standings, a series of tiebreakers are applied to determine which team receives the higher seeding.

Two-Team Tiebreaker:
1. Better record in head-to-head games
2. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
3. Higher winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Higher winning percentage in conference games
5. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in opposite conference
7. Higher point differential between points scored and points allowed

Three-Team Tiebreaker:

1. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
2. Best head-to-head winning percentage among all teams tied
3. Highest winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Highest winning percentage in conference games
5. Highest winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Highest point differential between points scored and points allowed


Bob


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https://www.espn.com/nba/playoffs/matchups


MY NOTE:  Our new first round opponent is likely Miami.

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
about 5 hours ago
#Celtics 1R opponent odds haven’t changed much: #76ers 25% #Heat 23.4% #Hawks 19.8% #Bulls 19.2% #Bucks 66.2% odds of 2 seed after that big win #Knicks 48.9% at 3 Likely 4-5 (BOS bracket) #Magic #Cavaliers, but #Pacers will have a say. Still plenty of games to go 2-6.



Eastern Conference

CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Boston (62-17)
Games remaining: 3 (3 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 3

(8 ) Miami (44-35)
Games remaining: 3 (3 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Celtics lead 3-0)
Oct 27, 2023 Miami 111, Boston 119
Jan 25, 2024 Boston 143, Miami 110
Feb 11, 2024 Boston 110, Miami 106


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Milwaukee (48-31)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 2

(7) Philadelphia (45-35)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Bucks lead 3-0)
Oct 26, 2023 Philadelphia 117, Milwaukee 118
Feb 25, 2024 Milwaukee 119, Philadelphia 98
Mar 14, 2024 Philadelphia 105, Milwaukee 114


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) New York Knicks (47-32)
Games remaining: 3 (2 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 3

(6) Indiana (46-34)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Pacers leads 2-1)
Dec 30, 2023 New York 126, Indiana 140
Feb 1, 2024 Indiana 105, New York 109
Feb 10, 2024 Indiana 125, New York 111


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) Orlando (46-33)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 3

(5) Cleveland (46-33)
Games remaining: 3 (3 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Series tied 2-2)
Dec 6, 2023 Orlando 111, Cleveland 121
Dec 11, 2023 Cleveland 94, Orlando 104
Jan 22, 2024 Cleveland 126, Orlando 99
Feb 22, 2024 Orlando 116, Cleveland 109


Lottery Bound

(9) Chicago (37-42)
Games remaining: 3 (0 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 3
(10) Atlanta (36-43)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2
(11) Brooklyn (31-48)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 3
(12) Toronto (25-54)
Games remaining: 3 (0 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 3
(13) Charlotte (19-60)
Games remaining: 3 (0 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 3
(14) Washington (15-65)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
(15) Detroit (13-66)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1


Western Conference

CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Minnesota (55-24)
Games remaining: 3 (2 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2

(8 ) Sacramento (45-34)
Games remaining: 3 (3 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 3
Regular season series (Kings leads 2-1)
Nov 24, 2023 Sacramento 124, Minnesota 111
Dec 23, 2023 Minnesota 110, Sacramento 98
Mar 1, 2024 Sacramento 124, Minnesota 120


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Denver (55-24)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 3

(7) Phoenix (46-33)
Games remaining: 3 (0 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 3
Regular season series (Suns leads 2-1)
Dec 1, 2023 Denver 119, Phoenix 111
Mar 5, 2024 Phoenix 117, Denver 107
Mar 27, 2024 Phoenix 104, Denver 97


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) Oklahoma City (54-25)
Games remaining: 3 (3 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2

(6) New Orleans (47-32)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 3
Regular season series (Thunder lead 2-1)
Nov 1, 2023 New Orleans 110, Oklahoma City 106
Jan 26, 2024 Oklahoma City 107, New Orleans 83
Mar 26, 2024 Oklahoma City 119, New Orleans 112


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) LA (51-28)
Games remaining: 3 (3 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 3

(5) Dallas (49-30)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Clippers lead 2-1)
Nov 10, 2023 LA 126, Dallas 144
Nov 25, 2023 Dallas 88, LA 107
Dec 20, 2023 LA 120, Dallas 111


Lottery Bound

(9) Los Angeles (45-35)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
(10) Golden State (44-35)
Games remaining: 3 (2 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 3
(11) Houston (39-40)
Games remaining: 3 (0 Home, 3 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 3
(12) Utah (29-50)
Games remaining: 3 (1 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 3
(13) Memphis (27-52)
Games remaining: 3 (2 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 3, vs. West: 2
(14) Portland (21-58)
Games remaining: 3 (2 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 3
(15) San Antonio (20-59)
Games remaining: 3 (2 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2


Glossary

In the event two or more teams are tied in the standings, a series of tiebreakers are applied to determine which team receives the higher seeding.

Two-Team Tiebreaker:
1. Better record in head-to-head games
2. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
3. Higher winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Higher winning percentage in conference games
5. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in opposite conference
7. Higher point differential between points scored and points allowed

Three-Team Tiebreaker:
1. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
2. Best head-to-head winning percentage among all teams tied
3. Highest winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Highest winning percentage in conference games
5. Highest winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Highest point differential between points scored and points allowed


Bob


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https://www.espn.com/nba/playoffs/matchups


MY NOTE:  There is one game separating Indiana @ 6 and Philly @ 7, and one game separating Philly and #8 Miami.  I don't know who owns the tiebreakers between them.  With 2 games left it's probably too late for Miami to catch Indy but it might be possible for them to catch Philly. Just to highlight just how tight things are only the top 3 teams in the east (Boston, Milwaukee and NY) have clinched playoff berths. Cleveland @ #4, with only 2 games left in the regular season, hasn't yet.


Eastern Conference

CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Boston (62-18)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 2

(8 ) Miami (44-36)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Celtics lead 3-0)
Oct 27, 2023 Miami 111, Boston 119
Jan 25, 2024 Boston 143, Miami 110
Feb 11, 2024 Boston 110, Miami 106


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Milwaukee (49-31)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 1

(7) Philadelphia (45-35)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Bucks lead 3-0)
Oct 26, 2023 Philadelphia 117, Milwaukee 118
Feb 25, 2024 Milwaukee 119, Philadelphia 98
Mar 14, 2024 Philadelphia 105, Milwaukee 114


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) New York Knicks (48-32)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 2

(6) Indiana (46-34)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Pacers leads 2-1)
Dec 30, 2023 New York 126, Indiana 140
Feb 1, 2024 Indiana 105, New York 109
Feb 10, 2024 Indiana 125, New York 111


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) Cleveland (47-33)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2

(5) Orlando (46-34)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Series tied 2-2)
Dec 6, 2023 Orlando 111, Cleveland 121
Dec 11, 2023 Cleveland 94, Orlando 104
Jan 22, 2024 Cleveland 126, Orlando 99
Feb 22, 2024 Orlando 116, Cleveland 109


Lottery Bound

(9) Chicago (38-42)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
(10) Atlanta (36-44)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 1
(11) Brooklyn (32-48)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2
(12) Toronto (25-55)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2
(13) Charlotte (20-60)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2
(14) Washington (15-65)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
(15) Detroit (13-67)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 0


Western Conference

CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Denver (56-24)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 2

(8 ) Sacramento (45-35)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
Regular season series (Kings leads 3-1)
Dec 2, 2023 Denver 117, Sacramento 123
Feb 9, 2024 Denver 106, Sacramento 135
Feb 14, 2024 Sacramento 102, Denver 98
Feb 28, 2024 Sacramento 96, Denver 117


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Minnesota (55-25)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1

(7) Phoenix (47-33)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2
Regular season series (Suns leads 2-0)
Nov 15, 2023 Minnesota 115, Phoenix 133
Apr 5, 2024 Minnesota 87, Phoenix 97
Apr 14, 2024 Phoenix at Minnesota


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) Oklahoma City (55-25)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 1

(6) New Orleans (48-32)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2
Regular season series (Thunder lead 2-1)
Nov 1, 2023 New Orleans 110, Oklahoma City 106
Jan 26, 2024 Oklahoma City 107, New Orleans 83
Mar 26, 2024 Oklahoma City 119, New Orleans 112


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) LA (51-29)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 2

(5) Dallas (50-30)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Clippers lead 2-1)
Nov 10, 2023 LA 126, Dallas 144
Nov 25, 2023 Dallas 88, LA 107
Dec 20, 2023 LA 120, Dallas 111


Lottery Bound

(9) Golden State (45-35)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
(10) Los Angeles (45-35)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
(11) Houston (39-41)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
(12) Utah (30-50)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2
(13) Memphis (27-53)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2
(14) Portland (21-59)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
(15) San Antonio (20-60)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1


Glossary

In the event two or more teams are tied in the standings, a series of tiebreakers are applied to determine which team receives the higher seeding.


Two-Team Tiebreaker:

1. Better record in head-to-head games
2. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
3. Higher winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Higher winning percentage in conference games
5. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in opposite conference
7. Higher point differential between points scored and points allowed


Three-Team Tiebreaker:

1. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
2. Best head-to-head winning percentage among all teams tied
3. Highest winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Highest winning percentage in conference games
5. Highest winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Highest point differential between points scored and points allowed


Bob


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bobheckler wrote:https://www.espn.com/nba/playoffs/matchups


MY NOTE:  There is one game separating Indiana @ 6 and Philly @ 7, and one game separating Philly and #8 Miami.  I don't know who owns the tiebreakers between them.  With 2 games left it's probably too late for Miami to catch Indy but it might be possible for them to catch Philly.  Just to highlight just how tight things are only the top 3 teams in the east (Boston, Milwaukee and NY) have clinched playoff berths.  Cleveland @ #4, with only 2 games left in the regular season, hasn't yet.


Eastern Conference

CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Boston (62-18)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 2

(8 ) Miami (44-36)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Celtics lead 3-0)
Oct 27, 2023 Miami 111, Boston 119
Jan 25, 2024 Boston 143, Miami 110
Feb 11, 2024 Boston 110, Miami 106


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Milwaukee (49-31)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 1

(7) Philadelphia (45-35)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Bucks lead 3-0)
Oct 26, 2023 Philadelphia 117, Milwaukee 118
Feb 25, 2024 Milwaukee 119, Philadelphia 98
Mar 14, 2024 Philadelphia 105, Milwaukee 114


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) New York Knicks (48-32)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 2

(6) Indiana (46-34)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Pacers leads 2-1)
Dec 30, 2023 New York 126, Indiana 140
Feb 1, 2024 Indiana 105, New York 109
Feb 10, 2024 Indiana 125, New York 111


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) Cleveland (47-33)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2

(5) Orlando (46-34)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2
Regular season series (Series tied 2-2)
Dec 6, 2023 Orlando 111, Cleveland 121
Dec 11, 2023 Cleveland 94, Orlando 104
Jan 22, 2024 Cleveland 126, Orlando 99
Feb 22, 2024 Orlando 116, Cleveland 109


Lottery Bound

(9) Chicago (38-42)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
(10) Atlanta (36-44)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 1
(11) Brooklyn (32-48)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2
(12) Toronto (25-55)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2
(13) Charlotte (20-60)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 2
(14) Washington (15-65)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 2
(15) Detroit (13-67)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 0


Western Conference

CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Denver (56-24)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 2

(8 ) Sacramento (45-35)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
Regular season series (Kings leads 3-1)
Dec 2, 2023 Denver 117, Sacramento 123
Feb 9, 2024 Denver 106, Sacramento 135
Feb 14, 2024 Sacramento 102, Denver 98
Feb 28, 2024 Sacramento 96, Denver 117


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Minnesota (55-25)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1

(7) Phoenix (47-33)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2
Regular season series (Suns leads 2-0)
Nov 15, 2023 Minnesota 115, Phoenix 133
Apr 5, 2024 Minnesota 87, Phoenix 97
Apr 14, 2024 Phoenix at Minnesota


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) Oklahoma City (55-25)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 1

(6) New Orleans (48-32)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2
Regular season series (Thunder lead 2-1)
Nov 1, 2023 New Orleans 110, Oklahoma City 106
Jan 26, 2024 Oklahoma City 107, New Orleans 83
Mar 26, 2024 Oklahoma City 119, New Orleans 112


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) LA (51-29)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 2

(5) Dallas (50-30)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Clippers lead 2-1)
Nov 10, 2023 LA 126, Dallas 144
Nov 25, 2023 Dallas 88, LA 107
Dec 20, 2023 LA 120, Dallas 111


Lottery Bound

(9) Golden State (45-35)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
(10) Los Angeles (45-35)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
(11) Houston (39-41)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
(12) Utah (30-50)
Games remaining: 2 (0 Home, 2 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2
(13) Memphis (27-53)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 2, vs. West: 2
(14) Portland (21-59)
Games remaining: 2 (1 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 2
(15) San Antonio (20-60)
Games remaining: 2 (2 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1


Glossary

In the event two or more teams are tied in the standings, a series of tiebreakers are applied to determine which team receives the higher seeding.


Two-Team Tiebreaker:

1. Better record in head-to-head games
2. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
3. Higher winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Higher winning percentage in conference games
5. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in opposite conference
7. Higher point differential between points scored and points allowed


Three-Team Tiebreaker:

1. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
2. Best head-to-head winning percentage among all teams tied
3. Highest winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Highest winning percentage in conference games
5. Highest winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Highest point differential between points scored and points allowed


Bob


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Philly lost the season series 2-1 to both Indy and Miami.

Me thinks there will be three teams tied at 47-35. Magic, Pacers and Sixers

Heat land at #8

Magic is the Division winner.

Pacers over Sixers 2-1.

Both Heat and Sixers go to the playin round

https://www.espn.com/nba/playoffs/matchups


MY NOTE:  One regular season game left.


Eastern Conference


CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Boston (63-18)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1

(8 ) Miami (45-36)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1
Regular season series (Celtics lead 3-0)
Oct 27, 2023 Miami 111, Boston 119
Jan 25, 2024 Boston 143, Miami 110
Feb 11, 2024 Boston 110, Miami 106


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Milwaukee (49-32)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1

(7) Philadelphia (46-35)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1
Regular season series (Bucks lead 3-0)
Oct 26, 2023 Philadelphia 117, Milwaukee 118
Feb 25, 2024 Milwaukee 119, Philadelphia 98
Mar 14, 2024 Philadelphia 105, Milwaukee 114


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) New York Knicks (49-32)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1

(6) Indiana (46-35)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1
Regular season series (Pacers leads 2-1)
Dec 30, 2023 New York 126, Indiana 140
Feb 1, 2024 Indiana 105, New York 109
Feb 10, 2024 Indiana 125, New York 111


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) Cleveland (48-33)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1

(5) Orlando (46-35)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
Regular season series (Series tied 2-2)
Dec 6, 2023 Orlando 111, Cleveland 121
Dec 11, 2023 Cleveland 94, Orlando 104
Jan 22, 2024 Cleveland 126, Orlando 99
Feb 22, 2024 Orlando 116, Cleveland 109


Lottery Bound

(9) Chicago (39-42)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(10) Atlanta (36-45)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(11) Brooklyn (32-49)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(12) Toronto (25-56)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(13) Charlotte (20-61)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(14) Washington (15-66)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(15) Detroit (14-67)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 0


Western Conference


CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Oklahoma City (56-25)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1

(8 ) Los Angeles (46-35)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Lakers leads 3-1)
Nov 30, 2023 Los Angeles 110, Oklahoma City 133
Dec 23, 2023 Los Angeles 129, Oklahoma City 120
Jan 15, 2024 Oklahoma City 105, Los Angeles 112
Mar 4, 2024 Oklahoma City 104, Los Angeles 116


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Minnesota (56-25)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1

(7) Phoenix (48-33)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Suns leads 2-0)
Nov 15, 2023 Minnesota 115, Phoenix 133
Apr 5, 2024 Minnesota 87, Phoenix 97
Apr 14, 2024 Phoenix at Minnesota


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) Denver (56-25)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 1

(6) New Orleans (49-32)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Nuggets lead 2-1)
Nov 6, 2023 New Orleans 116, Denver 134
Nov 17, 2023 Denver 110, New Orleans 115
Jan 12, 2024 New Orleans 113, Denver 125


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) LA (51-30)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 1

(5) Dallas (50-31)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Clippers lead 2-1)
Nov 10, 2023 LA 126, Dallas 144
Nov 25, 2023 Dallas 88, LA 107
Dec 20, 2023 LA 120, Dallas 111


Lottery Bound

(9) Sacramento (45-36)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 1
(10) Golden State (45-36)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 1
(11) Houston (40-41)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
(12) Utah (31-50)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
(13) Memphis (27-54)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
(14) San Antonio (21-60)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 0
(15) Portland (21-60)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1


Glossary

In the event two or more teams are tied in the standings, a series of tiebreakers are applied to determine which team receives the higher seeding.


Two-Team Tiebreaker:

1. Better record in head-to-head games
2. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
3. Higher winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Higher winning percentage in conference games
5. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in opposite conference
7. Higher point differential between points scored and points allowed


Three-Team Tiebreaker:

1. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
2. Best head-to-head winning percentage among all teams tied
3. Highest winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Highest winning percentage in conference games
5. Highest winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Highest point differential between points scored and points allowed


Bob


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Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
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Bob


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https://www.espn.com/nba/playoffs/matchups


AS OF 4/14, PRE-GAMES


Eastern Conference


CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Boston (63-18)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1

(8 ) Miami (45-36)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1
Regular season series (Celtics lead 3-0)
Oct 27, 2023 Miami 111, Boston 119
Jan 25, 2024 Boston 143, Miami 110
Feb 11, 2024 Boston 110, Miami 106


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Milwaukee (49-32)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1

(7) Philadelphia (46-35)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1
Regular season series (Bucks lead 3-0)
Oct 26, 2023 Philadelphia 117, Milwaukee 118
Feb 25, 2024 Milwaukee 119, Philadelphia 98
Mar 14, 2024 Philadelphia 105, Milwaukee 114


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) New York Knicks (49-32)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1

(6) Indiana (46-35)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1
Regular season series (Pacers leads 2-1)
Dec 30, 2023 New York 126, Indiana 140
Feb 1, 2024 Indiana 105, New York 109
Feb 10, 2024 Indiana 125, New York 111


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) Cleveland (48-33)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 1

(5) Orlando (46-35)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
Regular season series (Series tied 2-2)
Dec 6, 2023 Orlando 111, Cleveland 121
Dec 11, 2023 Cleveland 94, Orlando 104
Jan 22, 2024 Cleveland 126, Orlando 99
Feb 22, 2024 Orlando 116, Cleveland 109


Lottery Bound

(9) Chicago (39-42)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(10) Atlanta (36-45)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(11) Brooklyn (32-49)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(12) Toronto (25-56)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(13) Charlotte (20-61)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(14) Washington (15-66)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 1
(15) Detroit (14-67)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. East: 0



Western Conference


CURRENT MATCHUP

(1) Oklahoma City (56-25)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1

(8 ) Los Angeles (46-35)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Lakers leads 3-1)
Nov 30, 2023 Los Angeles 110, Oklahoma City 133
Dec 23, 2023 Los Angeles 129, Oklahoma City 120
Jan 15, 2024 Oklahoma City 105, Los Angeles 112
Mar 4, 2024 Oklahoma City 104, Los Angeles 116


CURRENT MATCHUP

(2) Minnesota (56-25)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1

(7) Phoenix (48-33)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Suns leads 2-0)
Nov 15, 2023 Minnesota 115, Phoenix 133
Apr 5, 2024 Minnesota 87, Phoenix 97
Apr 14, 2024 Phoenix at Minnesota


CURRENT MATCHUP

(3) Denver (56-25)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 1

(6) New Orleans (49-32)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Nuggets lead 2-1)
Nov 6, 2023 New Orleans 116, Denver 134
Nov 17, 2023 Denver 110, New Orleans 115
Jan 12, 2024 New Orleans 113, Denver 125


CURRENT MATCHUP

(4) LA (51-30)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 1

(5) Dallas (50-31)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
Regular season series (Clippers lead 2-1)
Nov 10, 2023 LA 126, Dallas 144
Nov 25, 2023 Dallas 88, LA 107
Dec 20, 2023 LA 120, Dallas 111


Lottery Bound

(9) Sacramento (45-36)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 1
(10) Golden State (45-36)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 1
(11) Houston (40-41)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
(12) Utah (31-50)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
(13) Memphis (27-54)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1
(14) San Antonio (21-60)
Games remaining: 1 (1 Home, 0 Away)
vs. +.500: 0, vs. West: 0
(15) Portland (21-60)
Games remaining: 1 (0 Home, 1 Away)
vs. +.500: 1, vs. West: 1


Glossary

In the event two or more teams are tied in the standings, a series of tiebreakers are applied to determine which team receives the higher seeding.

Two-Team Tiebreaker:

1. Better record in head-to-head games
2. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
3. Higher winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Higher winning percentage in conference games
5. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Higher winning percentage against playoff teams in opposite conference
7. Higher point differential between points scored and points allowed

Three-Team Tiebreaker:

1. Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division)
2. Best head-to-head winning percentage among all teams tied
3. Highest winning percentage within division (if teams are in the same division)
4. Highest winning percentage in conference games
5. Highest winning percentage against playoff teams in own conference
6. Highest point differential between points scored and points allowed


Bob


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well

I got something right. nailed 5, 6, 7 and 8

Sean Grande
@SeanGrandePBP
2023-24 Celtics Vs...

Philadelphia: 3-1 (+7.8 margin)
Miami: 3-0 (+15.0 margin)
Chicago: 3-0 (+15.0 margin)
Atlanta: 2-2 (+3.8 margin)


Sean Grande
@SeanGrandePBP
Game 1: Atlanta at Chicago Tuesday
Game 2: Miami at Philadelphia Wednesday.

The Game 1 winner plays at the Game 2 loser Friday.

The winner of that game, heads to Boston for Game 1 next Sunday.






Bob


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