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Rachel3118 · 04-18-2006, 10:19 PM

Does anyone know how they determine who wins in tie situations? What if Chicago, Washington, and Indiana all tie?

Stormtracker TF · 04-18-2006, 10:24 PM

I'm pretty sure that if and when two (or more) teams are tied record-wise, the tiebreaker is division record. If that's tied, then it's conference record.

TJ · 04-19-2006, 12:53 AM

The tiebreaker is division record only if all 3 teams are in the same division, otherwise it is by conference record. You would think the head-to-head matchups would be the first factor. The Bulls definitely don't want to lose to the Raptors and play the Pistons.

Chicago would hold the tiebreaker over Washington and Indiana based on a better conference record.

Indiana holds the tiebreaker over Chicago based on their division record if they tied.

Stormtracker TF · 04-19-2006, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

The tiebreaker is division record only if all 3 teams are in the same division, otherwise it is by conference record. You would think the head-to-head matchups would be the first factor. The Bulls definitely don't want to lose to the Raptors and play the Pistons.

Chicago would hold the tiebreaker over Washington and Indiana based on a better conference record.

Indiana holds the tiebreaker over Chicago based on their division record if they tied.

Thanks for clearing that up.

D.J. · 04-19-2006, 02:40 AM

Odds are the Wizards are #5, Pacers #6, Bucks #7, and Bulls #8. Of course anything can happen when 4 teams are separated by half a game.

TVFactFan · 04-19-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by D.J.

Odds are the Wizards are #5, Pacers #6, Bucks #7, and Bulls #8. Of course anything can happen when 4 teams are separated by half a game.

If the Bulls win tonight and the Pacers lose, the Bulls move to number 6 and play the Nets and the Pacers will be 7th and the Bucks will play the Pistons

D.J. · 04-19-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

If the Bulls win tonight and the Pacers lose, the Bulls move to number 6 and play the Nets and the Pacers will be 7th and the Bucks will play the Pistons

Anything can happen tonight. I just hope the Nets don't have to play the Pacers.

TVFactFan · 04-19-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by D.J.

Anything can happen tonight. I just hope the Nets don't have to play the Pacers.

You better keep your eye on TWO GAMES tonight, the Raptors at Bulls and Orlando at Indiana

04-18-2006, 10:19 PM	#1
Rachel3118 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 1,768	NBA playoff ties Does anyone know how they determine who wins in tie situations? What if Chicago, Washington, and Indiana all tie?
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04-18-2006, 10:24 PM	#2
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	I'm pretty sure that if and when two (or more) teams are tied record-wise, the tiebreaker is division record. If that's tied, then it's conference record.

04-19-2006, 12:53 AM	#3
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,748	The tiebreaker is division record only if all 3 teams are in the same division, otherwise it is by conference record. You would think the head-to-head matchups would be the first factor. The Bulls definitely don't want to lose to the Raptors and play the Pistons. Chicago would hold the tiebreaker over Washington and Indiana based on a better conference record. Indiana holds the tiebreaker over Chicago based on their division record if they tied.

04-19-2006, 02:40 AM	#5
D.J. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 28, 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 887	Odds are the Wizards are #5, Pacers #6, Bucks #7, and Bulls #8. Of course anything can happen when 4 teams are separated by half a game.