best record
Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:46 pm
which team will finish with the best record at the end of the season?
Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:50 pm
Detroit
Mavs will have the best in the West though
Mavs will have the best in the West though
Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:55 pm
I have a feeling San Antonio.
Sun Mar 19, 2006 7:17 pm
Dallas
Sun Mar 19, 2006 7:32 pm
I think Detroit will still end with the best record.
Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:49 pm
Detroit....this topic should include the remaining schedule for each team too!
I know Detroit has the easiest, only 3 games left against West teams....all at home.
Dallas has to play Detroit & San Antonio and has the hardest schedule with Spurs being in the middle.
I know Detroit has the easiest, only 3 games left against West teams....all at home.
Dallas has to play Detroit & San Antonio and has the hardest schedule with Spurs being in the middle.
Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:14 pm
I'll go with the Pistons, narrowly.
Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:21 pm
Being sorta play-off-biased, I'll go with the Spurs
Mon Mar 20, 2006 4:38 am
San Antonio
Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:24 am
I'll go with Detroit.
Mon Mar 20, 2006 9:09 am
Mavs lost today... so I would say the Spurs! Anyone but Detroit! 
Mon Mar 20, 2006 9:48 am
Dallas lost again today.
I'm pretty sure that the Spurs will come out with the best record. Detroit's been struggling lately.
I'm pretty sure that the Spurs will come out with the best record. Detroit's been struggling lately.
Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:07 am
i think Detroit followed by Dallas
Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:38 am
Its funny how when the Pistons lose like 3 out of10 we say they are struggling but with any other team thats a solid run. Oh well.
Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:43 am
Well if you have only lost 13 games all season, losing 3 of the last 10 is close to, if not struggling.
I think Detroit will, only just.
I think Detroit will, only just.
Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:52 am
dadamafia wrote:Its funny how when the Pistons lose like 3 out of10 we say they are struggling but with any other team thats a solid run. Oh well.
It's a double standard but I think it really serves as a compliment rather than an insult. It's suggesting that which is considered struggling for Detroit would be considered impressive for other teams, showing just how impressive Detroit has been this year.
Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:57 am
Well, considering their starting lineup. 
Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:12 pm
this thread goes to shit if two of the teams tie, or even...ALL THREE OF THEM HAVE THE SAME BEST RECORD 
Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:14 pm
If thats the case then we are all correct.
Mon Mar 20, 2006 12:20 pm
Detroit cuz they're in the East
Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:03 pm
what happens if dallas and spurs both finish with the same record?
Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:16 pm
Sensation wrote:I'll go with Detroit.
good catch
can't edit it thoughLaxation wrote:what happens if dallas and spurs both finish with the same record?
who ever wins the head to head match up series ( spurs leading 2-1 so far) will be #1
Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:20 pm
and if the season series is 2-2?
Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:28 pm
then we piss ourselves in confusion.
Mon Mar 20, 2006 1:30 pm
dadamafia wrote:and if the season series is 2-2?
ok i guess the full tiebreaker rule should be posted then..
The following is an explanation of NBA tiebreaking scenarios.
Determining Ties for Playoff Position
In order to break a tie for playoff positions, if one exists at the end of the regular season, the following criteria will be utilized in the order set forth:
TWO-WAY TIES
a. Results of games against each other.
b. Better winning percentage within own conference.
c. Better winning percentage within own division (only if tied teams are in same division).
d. Better winning percentage against playoff opponents in own conference.
e. Better winning percentage against playoff opponents in opposite conference.
f. Better point differential between offense and defense.
MORE THAN TWO TEAMS TIED
a. If applicable, division champions must be determined first.
b. Best cumulative winning percentage in total games involving all teams tied.
c. Best winning percentage within own conference.
d. Best winning percentage within own division (only if tied teams are in same division).
e. Best winning percentage against playoff opponents in own conference.
f. Best point differential between offense and defense.