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Lottery tiebreakers?

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by Clutch, Apr 19, 2000.

  1. Clutch

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    Anyone know what decides them?

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  2. 4chuckie

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    Clutch I think it is a coin flip, I don't think it's anything scientific. I'm not sure how it works if there are 3 or more teams tied though.

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  3. Dr of Dunk

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    Boston and Phoenix flipped a coin in a tie to see who got more ping pong balls in the last 2-way tie I remember. Not sure what would happen in the event of a 3-way tie.

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    Hmmm... did some further research. The 1994 lottery had Detroit, Minnesota, and Milwaukee tied at 20-62. Those 3 positions should have had ping pong ball allocations of 203, 162, and 126. Instead, they ended up getting 164, 164, and 163, and this was somehow decided by coin flip. Not sure how yet. Also don't known if this method would still be used.

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  5. rocketsfan34

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    Don't worry, WE GOT 9TH SPOT. Thank Van Exel...

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