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.
Sensation wrote:I'll go with Detroit.
Laxation wrote:what happens if dallas and spurs both finish with the same record?
dadamafia wrote:and if the season series is 2-2?
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.
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