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Tiebreakers between DEN, MEM, LAC?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Metropolis777, Apr 13, 2013.

  1. Metropolis777

    Metropolis777 Member

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    The Clippers threw a curveball today. If Denver goes 2-1 (loss at Milwaukee) and Memphis and the Clippers win out (both should happen), they end up in a 3 way tie. So who takes 3rd place? Clippers because they're a division winner?
     
  2. clippy

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    Yes division winner wins all tiebreakers.
     
  3. rocketman84

    rocketman84 Member

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    Are we sure about this? Denver has won the head-to-head against both Memphis and LAC
     
  4. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    yep.

    weird thing is...that doesn't mean they have home court advantage.
     
  5. kuku

    kuku Contributing Member

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    Multiple team tiebreaker:
    1. If applicable, division champions must be determined first.

    If a multiple team tie is reduced to a two-team tie at any point using the above criteria, the two-team tie will be resolved in accordance with the existing two-team tie procedure.

    1. Results of games against each other. <Denver wins tiebreak over Memphis
     
  6. rocketman84

    rocketman84 Member

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    So in the event of a three way tie, we play the clips?
     
  7. Metropolis777

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    That's the whole reason I was asking.
     
  8. rocketman84

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    Looks like it. I would rather play the clips than the nuggets. Of course Memphis would be ideal, but they own no tie breakers.
     
  9. kuku

    kuku Contributing Member

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    Yes! We would be playing Clips. Still need to secure the #6 seed.

    If the Nuggets, Clippers, and Grizzlies finish tied?

    3.) Clippers - division winners
    4.) Nuggets - win the head-to-head over Grizzlies
    5.) Grizzlies - poor bears.
     
  10. clippy

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    Yes it does, because by definition a tiebreaker only applies when teams are tied. You are thinking of the case when the 4 seed is a division champ but the 5 seed has HCA, but that only happens when the 5 seed has the better record (so no tiebreakers apply). Division champ is always guaranted a top 4 seed.
     
  11. clippy

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    Yes. I am hoping for this outcome as well (as a Clippers fan). GS is too unpredictable and could beat anyone if they get hot for a series. Memphis is too physical and will destroy any chance in the next round. And Denver just doesn't lose at home.
     
  12. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    what was your question, again?
     
  13. rocketman84

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    You will lose to Houston!
     
  14. clippy

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    Haha i don't think so but I'm pretty sure it's gonna be Denver at 3 and GS at 6 anyway.
     
  15. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    Clippers have no chance against the Rockets.

    You guys got swept last year, right? What was it...4 to Oh. or was it 4-0 or was it Oh-4? I can't remember.

    Has Blake Griffin even won an NBA game yet?
     
  16. D12Eminem

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    Division winner always gets the highest seed, in that case yes the last highest seed of number 3 goes to the division winner, regardless of a tie breaker, in that type of situation.
     
  17. kuku

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    Not true. Divisional winner is guaranteed top-4 seed, not top-3.

    Let's say teams end the season this way: Thunder 61 wins, Spurs 60 wins, Grizzlies 57 wins, Nuggets 56 wins, and Clippers 55 wins.

    The seeds would go:

    1.) Thunder - division leader
    2.) Spurs - division leader
    3.) Grizzlies
    4.) Clippers - division leader
    5.) Nuggets

    The Nuggets would be unable to secure a top-4 seed because again, division leaders are guaranteed a top-4 spot. Even though the Clippers would be the No. 4 seed, the Nuggets would actually have home-court advantage in a playoff series against them (Games 1 and 2 in Denver) because of regular season wins.

    In this scenario, Rockets will face Grizzlies IF they have the 6 seed. Clips vs Nuggets but Nuggets will have HCA.
     
  18. TheShooter

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    Lol chill out with the arrogance bro. We didn't make the playoffs for 3 seasons in a row, we should not be speaking about a team getting swept in the post-season.
     
  19. rocketman84

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    This is a rockets fan site. We don't need to hold back talking smack to a clippers fan.
     
  20. clippy

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    Hey, I have nothing against the Rockets but they are the best matchup for the Clippers given the available options. I think it'd be Clippers in 5 or 6.

    But 90% chance it's Clippers v Memphis round 2.
     
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