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50 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 27 Nov 2023 \ parent \ on: Stacker Sports - Meta Meta Takeover Takeover - NBA In-Season Tournament meta
What's more likely?
  1. Boston loses to Chicago
  2. Boston beats Chicago by 50 and gets into the playoffs
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241 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 27 Nov 2023
I would say Boston losing. Even if they were up by 50, I don't think they are so desperate to make the playoffs that they keep their starters in the game.
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50 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 27 Nov 2023
Maybe not, but there's a schedule element that I haven't heard anyone bring up as part of the incentive for trying to win the tournament.
The remaining NBA schedule isn't actually fixed, because of the uncertainty around who faces off during the playoff rounds. Getting into the playoffs means facing more tough teams now and potentially having an easier schedule later in the season. That might be worth pushing to get in.
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