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215778.10 in reply to 215778.9
Date: 5/7/2012 1:55:01 AM
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Celtics is divison winner this season, but they didn't have home count against Atlanta. Why?
Because home court base on season record only. Who cares about division.

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215778.11 in reply to 215778.9
Date: 5/7/2012 6:43:43 AM
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Those are the rules. Unfortunately, you'll have to deal with it no matter how right you are. :)

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215778.13 in reply to 215778.1
Date: 5/7/2012 10:03:49 AM
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He has a better record and he did so playing in a tougher division than you did, had a better point differential and he beat you head to head during the season.

How many free breaks do you want here? ;)

Last edited by Beener not Beanerz at 5/7/2012 10:05:42 AM

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Date: 5/7/2012 12:50:09 PM
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Even in professional sport were there are much more at stake, this kins of sytem is used.

In NBA home court advantage goes to the team with the better record, and division winner are not guaranteed HCA.

NFL use a different system where winning division is much more significant. For example during season 2010, the Seattle Seahawks made it to the PO with a negative record of 7-9, while other teams with 10-6 records didn't. Which was not without controversy.

There are many ranking system around, and many mathematical studies on the subject. In may cases it's more a historical or cultural matter.