Magic Number
Posted: Sun Mar 9, 2008 2:35 pm
by OrlandoMagic
Anyone else rememebr years ago, when they had the Magical Number for the Magic to make the playoffs? I know they used to do it for years but I dont remember seeing it the past few. Anyways not sure if I calculated this right. But the worst we can finish is 40-42 NJ and Chicago are both in 9th with 37 losses. So I believe this makes our Magic number 5. A combination of 5 Magic wins and/or 5 losses by both NJ and Chicago, and we are in the playoffs. Now I know alot of people are saying we are most likely going against Washington, but dont count out Philly jumping into 6th.
Posted: Sun Mar 9, 2008 7:50 pm
by MagicMadness
Our magic number to make the playoffs is:
6
Our magic number to win the division is:
11
From Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_number_%28sports%29
Posted: Sun Mar 9, 2008 8:51 pm
by damo[23]
Glyde did an absolutely amazing thread last year with all kinds of statistical stuff.
It had the Magic number [I think as above] but also the probablities [or best chances] per each game with things like our home record vs their away record, divisional records etc... And if I remember correctly he was quite near on accuracy. BUT he also did it for other teams.
THEG BRING IT BACK!
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:46 am
by TheGlyde
damo[23] wrote:Glyde did an absolutely amazing thread last year with all kinds of statistical stuff.
It had the Magic number [I think as above] but also the probablities [or best chances] per each game with things like our home record vs their away record, divisional records etc... And if I remember correctly he was quite near on accuracy. BUT he also did it for other teams.
THEG BRING IT BACK!
Consider it brung
http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic. ... 7#15764957