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Following up on a theory

posted at 12/6/2010 2:31 PM EST

hedleylamarr
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With the season about 1/4 over, I decided to test my theory about the Home Team winning about 70% of the time in the NBA. When I started the theory, I only used the 16 playoff teams from last year. While some standings may change, I believe we have appoximately the 16 teams right now that will make the playoffs this year. So, let's test it (IF the season ended today):
EAST:
BOS, ORL, MIA, ATL, NYK, CHI, IND, TOR.

The East has an overall homecourt record of 47-23 for 67%

WEST:

SAS, DAL, UTH, LAL, DEN, OKC, NOH, PHO

The West has an overall homecourt record of 65-21 or 78% (WOW)

Overall, in the NBA so far this year, the Home Team's record is 112-44 or 72%.

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Another reason I want 60 wins this year!!

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Re: Following up on a theory

posted at 12/6/2010 2:37 PM EST

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Hi Hedley,
Why don't you take data from the last couple of seasons. Statisticaly much better on one hand, on the other hand I don't think there's much difference from season to season.

AK

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Re: Following up on a theory

posted at 12/6/2010 2:39 PM EST

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Overall, in the NBA so far this year, the Home Team's record is 112-44 or 72%.

Compare that statistic last year.
This year Stern added more stupid rules and I wonder how did affect the
win/loss of the home team.

By just "bratly" looking at the refs, you could get a T's and lose the games.

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Re: Following up on a theory

posted at 12/6/2010 3:22 PM EST

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Thanks for the advice, men.

EAST - last year's 8 playoff teams reg season won lost pct was 71 (234-94)

WEST - last year's 8 playoff teams reg season won lost pct was 74 (242-86)

Overall, the 16 teams that made the playoffs had a 476-180 record, good for 72.5%.

Thanks, that was fun!!

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Re: Following up on a theory

posted at 12/6/2010 3:25 PM EST

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sO THERE IS not much changes.

Still the home court advantage......of course it's business. The home team
spent so much in the expensive popcorns.
So, they got rewarded.

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Re: Following up on a theory

posted at 12/6/2010 4:59 PM EST

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In Response to Re: Following up on a theory:

Thanks for the advice, men. EAST - last year's 8 playoff teams reg season won lost pct was 71 (234-94) WEST - last year's 8 playoff teams reg season won lost pct was 74 (242-86) Overall, the 16 teams that made the playoffs had a 476-180 record, good for 72.5%. Thanks, that was fun!!
Posted by hedleylamarr

Much more relevant is the home record of the 16 playoff teams against each other. What difference is a great home record if you sweep the bad teams and lose to the good teams.

Also of more significance is which of the 16 playoff teams played well on the road.

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Re: Following up on a theory

posted at 12/7/2010 10:45 AM EST

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In Response to Re: Following up on a theory:

In Response to Re: Following up on a theory : Much more relevant is the home record of the 16 playoff teams against each other. What difference is a great home record if you sweep the bad teams and lose to the good teams. Also of more significance is which of the 16 playoff teams played well on the road.
Posted by greenkillme

I already did the playoffs last year. Results about the same. 71% wins for the home team. Don't see how much more relevant I can make it, but go for it if you feel that way!

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