What happens if an NBA game is tied
In basketball, if the score is tied at the end of regulation play, the teams play multiple five-minute overtime periods until a winner is decided.
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If the score remains tied after an overtime period, this procedure is repeated.
As many as six overtime periods have been necessary to determine a winner in an NBA game..
Who got 100 points in a basketball game
Wilt ChamberlainOn March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA single-game scoring record by tallying 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks.
What happens if Game 7 is a tie
A game seven is the final game of a best of seven series. … The nature of a best-of-seven series requires that the series be tied 3–3 going into game seven, such that either team can take the series (advancing further in the playoffs or winning the championship) by winning the game.
What’s the worst loss in NBA history
On December 17, 1991, the most lopsided game in NBA history took place seeing the Miami Heat lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers 148-80.
Is there double OT in NFL
OVERTIME RULES FOR NFL POSTSEASON GAMES Play will continue regardless of how many overtime periods are needed for a winner to be determined. There will be a two-minute intermission between each overtime period. There will not be a halftime intermission after the second period.
Which NBA team has made the playoffs the most
Los Angeles Lakers have made the most playoff appearances in NBA history with 60 while they missed only 5 playoffs in their 65 NBA seasons. Boston Celtics reached the playoffs 51 times and Philadelphia 76ers franchise qualified for the playoffs 47 times.
How many overtimes can there be in an NBA game
There is no limit to how many overtime periods the game can take, although the most in NBA history has been six. That’s 78 minutes of gameplay! Each overtime period starts with a jumpball, to make initial possession fair to both teams.
Can a baseball game go on forever
Baseball games don’t – can’t – go on forever. … The longest professional major league game in the modern era – in terms of innings played – lasted happened on May 5, 1920, a 26 inning affair that ended in a tie.
Why is a tie like kissing your sister
: In the US, when we are underwhelmed by the possibliity of doing something, it is said to be like ‘kissing your sister’ — meaning that it is no special thing. … Specifically, the quote is “a tie is like kissing your sister.” A quick tour around Google shows this sports cliche has a very Whole-9-Yard-like authorship.
Has any NBA team scored 200 points
No NBA team has ever scored 200 points in a game. In 1983, the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 186–184 and this is the most in NBA history.
Has there ever been 0 0 NFL game
In case you were wondering, the last 0-0 tie in the NFL was Nov. 7, 1943 between the Detroit Lions and New York Giants. On Nov. 7, 1943, the Giants headed to Detroit to take on the Lions.
What is the shortest NBA game ever
The Grizzlies-Hawks game tonight had a running time of 1:58. The only shorter game I know of was this game, where the Bobcats and Hornets combined for only 14 FTA.
What is a gentleman sweep
Gentleman’s Sweep (n.): An NBA playoff series that ends in five games. Defined as “sweeping the opponent, but giving them one, you know, to be polite.” Preferably, but not necessarily, a series in which the series-winner wins the first three games, loses the fourth, then closes at home.
What sports can end in a tie
ExamplesAmerican football. … Association football. … Australian rules football. … Baseball. … Basketball. … Boxing. … Chess. … Cricket.More items…
What is the most overtimes in an NBA game
Olympians-Royals, Jan 6, 1951, 6 OT The longest game in NBA history went six overtimes. The Indianapolis Olympians came out victories, winning by a final score of 75-73.