With just four regular-season weeks to go, here’s everything you need to know in the lead up to the 2019 NBA 2K League playoffs.
Format
The best seven teams in the regular season make the playoffs, as well as the winners of the Ticket tournament. If the Ticket tournament winner finishes in the top seven, the 8th team in the standings also qualifies for the playoffs. The playoff format is a best-of-three series in the quarter and semifinals and a best-of-five in the Finals.
Seeding tiebreakers (regular season only):
- Winning percentage
- Head to head matchup
- Average point differential
- Total points scored
- Coin flip
Playoff odds are updated weekly. Last update: June 22. (Please remember that simulating playoff odds is an inexact science, especially for the NBA 2K League, and should not be taken as the definitive likelihood of a team making the playoffs.)
NOTE: Clinching scenarios are not complete and only represent a portion of the ways a team can qualify. The NBA 2K League has not clarified its full tiebreaker system.
Clinched
Warriors Gaming Squad (7-9) – TICKET Tournament Champions
The Warriors have dropped five straight after winning the Ticket Tournament, locking up the eight seed and a first-round date with Blazer5.
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Blazer5 Gaming (14-2)
Only a late loss to T-Wolves Gaming precluded Blazer5 from entering the playoffs on a 15-game win streak. They’re still the league’s best-ever regular-season team.
Mavs Gaming (11-4)
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Mavs Gaming enters the playoffs for the first time in its history, clinching during week nine.
76ers GC (10-5)
The 76ers have clinched for the second consecutive season and currently sit at 20-9 all-time in NBA 2K League regular season play, second-best all-time.
T-Wolves Gaming (10-6)
A remarkable seven-game win streak has T-Wolves Gaming in the playoffs, making them the first expansion team to clinch an NBA 2K League playoff berth.
Kings Guard Gaming (10-6)
Kings Guard Gaming has completed one of the most surprising turnarounds in the league, from 4-10 in season one to a guaranteed playoff trip.
Celtics Crossover Gaming (10-6)
The Celtics clinched with a Magic Gaming loss on Thursday night.
Pacers Gaming (10-6)
The Pacers locked up their spot, the playoffs’ eight and final berth, with an emphatic win over NetsGC to kick of the final day of regular-season action.
Seeds if 76ers GC wins:
- Blazer5 Gaming
- 76ers GC
- Mavs Gaming
- T-Wolves Gaming
- Kings Guard Gaming
- Pacers Gaming
- Celtics Crossover Gaming
- Warriors Gaming Squad
Seeds if 76ers GC loses:
- Blazer5 Gaming
- Mavs Gaming
- T-Wolves Gaming
- Kings Guard Gaming
- 76ers GC
- Pacers Gaming
- Celtics Crossover Gaming
- Warriors Gaming Squad
Eliminated
Grizz Gaming (9-7)
The Grizz finish over .500 for the first time in team history and should be proud of a resilient second half of the season despite just missing a playoff berth.
Magic Gaming (9-7)
Like last year, the Magic lost the week 12 game they really needed to win before winning the next, inconsequential one. At least they have plenty of good building blocks to choose from.
Cavs Legion GC (8-7)
It’s over for the Cavs, who couldn’t quite finish a strong middle of the season after trade and suspension alike.
Bucks Gaming (8-8)
A frustrating second half of the season for the Bucks culminated in an underwhelming loss to Knicks Gaming, bringing with it elimination for the second straight season.
Raptors Uprising GC (8-8)
The Raptors needed a miracle once again, but this time it’s too late.
Jazz Gaming (8-8)
The Jazz grabbed two fun wins in week 12, but it’s too little too late for a very talented team.
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NetsGC (7-8)
A four-game losing streak to close the season isn’t what the Nets wanted, but they still finish as the league’s second-best expansion team.
Wizards District Gaming (7-9)
A tough loss to 76ers GC wass the nail in the coffin for the Wiz, who gave a valiant effort to go 4-2 in previous few weeks.
Heat Check Gaming (5-9)
The Heat’s chances at a playoff repeat are over.
Hawks Talon GC (5-10)
The second expansion team to officially bow out.
Knicks Gaming (4-12)
It’s a lost season for the 2018 champions after their Ticket Cinderella run fizzled out in the semifinals.
Lakers Gaming (3-13)
The expansion team has taken its lumps after trading away its first-round pick before playing a single game.
Pistons GT (1-14)
Last year’s three-seed was out of this one early; dealing away 2018 MVP finalist Ramo certainly didn’t help.
