Magic Number

OrlandoMagic · Post #1 » by **OrlandoMagic** » Sun Mar 9, 2008 2:35 pm

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.

Post #2 » by **MagicMadness** » Sun Mar 9, 2008 7:50 pm

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

Post #3 » by **damo[23]** » Sun Mar 9, 2008 8:51 pm

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!

Post #4 » by **TheGlyde** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:46 am

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