GobbleDog 818 Posted April 17 MLB 12 playoff teams from 30 - 40% NFL 14 playoff teams from 32 - 43.8% NHL 16 playoff teams from 32 - 50% NBA 16 playoff teams from 30 - 53.3% ............................................................. MLB has it right. Tonight's NBA playoff game: Atlanta Hawks 36-46 vs Chicago Bulls 39-43 Good grief Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,465 Posted April 17 I’m with you here. Baseball should be 4 and NFL 12. I don’t follow the other leagues you listed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,982 Posted April 17 Isn't the NBA at 20 including "play-in" teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,465 Posted April 17 We didn’t need the Marlins, Rockies, Rays, or D-bags. Go back to 2 divisions with the winner making the postseason. And while we are at it, FOCK inter-league play. The AL and NL should only cross paths at the all star game and World Series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 988 Posted April 17 1 hour ago, GobbleDog said: MLB 12 playoff teams from 30 - 40% NFL 14 playoff teams from 32 - 43.8% NHL 16 playoff teams from 32 - 50% NBA 16 playoff teams from 30 - 53.3% ............................................................. MLB has it right. Tonight's NBA playoff game: Atlanta Hawks 36-46 vs Chicago Bulls 39-43 Good grief This is not a playoff game. It's a play-in game to try and get the 8th seed. They have to win and then win again (against the loser of the Heat - Sixers game) to get into the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted April 17 Four should be it in all those leagues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,896 Posted April 17 11 minutes ago, Gepetto said: This is not a playoff game. It's a play-in game to try and get the 8th seed. They have to win and then win again (against the loser of the Heat - Sixers game) to get into the playoffs. This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted April 17 Four teams that’s all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 818 Posted April 18 1 hour ago, Gepetto said: This is not a playoff game. It's a play-in game By that logic, the NFL Wildcard round isn't a playoff game - it's a play-in game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,212 Posted April 18 1 hour ago, Gepetto said: This is not a playoff game. It's a play-in game to try and get the 8th seed. They have to win and then win again (against the loser of the Heat - Sixers game) to get into the playoffs. In other words, it's a playoff game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 988 Posted April 18 22 minutes ago, GobbleDog said: By that logic, the NFL Wildcard round isn't a playoff game - it's a play-in game! I didn't define it, the NBA does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,922 Posted April 18 Just a way for the owners and leagues to make more revenue and extend the seasons for profit. I’m finished with the NFl and NBA. Not remotely close to what it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted April 18 5 hours ago, BunnysBastatrds said: Just a way for the owners and leagues to make more revenue and extend the seasons for profit. I’m finished with the NFl and NBA. Not remotely close to what it was. I’m sure the nfl and the nba will never recover since you’ve been gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,922 Posted April 18 1 hour ago, weepaws said: I’m sure the nfl and the nba will never recover since you’ve been gone. It’s not just me baby Jesus. Open your eyes and drink some holy water turned into whine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,570 Posted April 18 it is 2024. All teams should be included in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted April 18 "The NBA has also determined the play-in games don't count as either regular or postseason games." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,172 Posted April 19 On 4/17/2024 at 7:20 PM, bostonlager said: We didn’t need the Rays you shut your fat face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,172 Posted April 19 NFL is okay with 14. better with 12 but NFL greed is too strong. Those extra 2 games are big for them. MLB needed to expand. 8 teams was too few for such a loooong ass season. I think 10 would have been okay if the two wildcard teams played a best of 5 as opposed to ... wasn't it just a single elim game they played before? Not going to complain about 12 though.... again 162 games is a loooong season. NBA is a joke. It's all super teams, the teams are run by the stars, coaching barely matters and they started the play in tournament to help curb more instances of "the process" and to make sure LeFlop was in the playoffs. NHL - no one cares Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,319 Posted April 19 I care about the NHL playoffs There is one round too many Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,461 Posted April 19 No more than four teams. Let’s make the regular season count. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 544 Posted April 19 For a few years in the '80s, the NHL had 16 out of 21 teams, and the NBA had 16 out of 23 teams making the playoffs. Talk about ridiculous. I guess you can give them credit for keeping it at 16 as they expanded . Although, the NBA play-in is stupid. I'm fine with 12 teams max, at least it's still less than half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 818 Posted April 19 7 hours ago, Thornton Melon said: For a few years in the '80s, the NHL had 16 out of 21 teams I didn't know that. They played an entire regular season to eliminate 5 teams? Might as well demote those five to a lower league like soccer relegation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 988 Posted April 20 On 4/17/2024 at 5:18 PM, GobbleDog said: MLB 12 playoff teams from 30 - 40% NFL 14 playoff teams from 32 - 43.8% NHL 16 playoff teams from 32 - 50% NBA 16 playoff teams from 30 - 53.3% ............................................................. MLB has it right. Tonight's NBA playoff game: Atlanta Hawks 36-46 vs Chicago Bulls 39-43 Good grief Neither the Hawks nor Bulls made the playoffs. Team with worst record in this years NBA Playoffs has 47 wins and 35 losses and it's the Lakers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 818 Posted April 20 1 hour ago, Gepetto said: Neither the Hawks nor Bulls made the playoffs. If the REGULAR SEASON is OVER and a team is STILL PLAYING trying to ADVANCE in the playoffs... it's a playoff game. What difference does it make what the NBA calls it? "The NBA officially names it a play-in game, so it's not really a playoff game." You're really taking that stance? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 988 Posted April 20 22 minutes ago, GobbleDog said: If the REGULAR SEASON is OVER and a team is STILL PLAYING trying to ADVANCE in the playoffs... it's a playoff game. What difference does it make what the NBA calls it? "The NBA officially names it a play-in game, so it's not really a playoff game." You're really taking that stance? nah, I'm not going to take that stance. I don't like the play-in tournament, but once it's over I do like 16 teams left, each having to win series of games to advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,648 Posted April 20 On 4/17/2024 at 5:18 PM, Strike said: Isn't the NBA at 20 including "play-in" teams? I admit. I'm full-on clueless when it comes to the NBA "play in" concept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
