According to a source, the @NBA2KLeague has updated the official tiebreaking scenarios before the final week of the regular season.
Win-Loss Record
Head to Head Matchup
When looking at H2H with more than 2 teams, we look at the “better winning percentage in all games among the tied teams.” This is consistent with official NBA playoff tiebreaker rules.
(Looks like that includes tournament games.)
Average Point Differential (i.e. Point differential)
Total Points Scored
Coin Flip
More to come.
Here’s the list of pertinent tournament victories and losses for teams on the playoff bubble. It looks like this change has a positive effect for Cavs Legion GC and for Celtics Crossover Gaming. It’s less good for Magic Gaming, who look increasingly in need of winning both their remaining games against Cavs Legion and Celtics Crossover.
Mavs beat Heat |
Celtics beat Pacers |
Pacers beat Mavs |
Mavs beat Celtics |
Celtics beat Heat |
76ers beat Pistons |
Wizards beat Heat |
Celtics beat Mavs |
Wizards beat Heat |
Cavs beat Magic |
Mavs beat Pacers |
Cavs beat Mavs |