LincolnBasketball
Current Standings
Rank | Team | GP | W | L | PCT | PF | PA | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Lightning | 9 | 7 | 2 | .778 | 403 | 288 | +115 |
2 | Tropics | 8 | 6 | 2 | .750 | 330 | 288 | +42 |
3 | ULT | 8 | 6 | 2 | .750 | 345 | 303 | +42 |
4 | Bombers | 9 | 3 | 6 | .333 | 344 | 371 | -27 |
5 | Oddities | 9 | 3 | 6 | .333 | 378 | 399 | -21 |
6 | Hawks | 9 | 3 | 6 | .333 | 316 | 369 | -53 |
7 | Newark | 8 | 2 | 6 | .250 | 281 | 379 | -98 |
The Playoff Picture
With the top four teams advancing to the playoffs, the competition is reaching a critical stage. Lightning, Tropics, and ULT have established themselves as the frontrunners, needing only a couple of wins to secure their positions in the postseason. However, the battle for the fourth and final playoff spot remains open, with Bombers, Oddities, Hawks, and Newark all in contention.
Lightning (7-2) holds the best record in the league and is in a strong position to secure the top seed with just one more win. Tropics (6-2) and ULT (6-2) are tied in second place and will be competing for seeding in the final games.
The fourth-place battle is where the uncertainty lies. Bombers (3-6), Oddities (3-6), and Hawks (3-6) are locked in a three-way tie, with Newark (2-6) still mathematically in contention but needing to win out while hoping for favorable results elsewhere.
Key Remaining Fixtures and Their Implications
Week 16 - March 20
Newark vs. Hawks: A must-win game for both teams. The loser will face an uphill battle to make the playoffs.
Tropics vs. Bombers: A key game for Bombers, who need a victory to remain in the fourth-place hunt.
Week 17 - March 27
Oddities vs. ULT: ULT will be looking to solidify their playoff spot, while Oddities must win to stay in the race.
Lightning vs. Tropics: A battle at the top of the standings with significant playoff seeding implications.
Week 18 - April 3
ULT vs. Newark: ULT will look to secure their place in the postseason.
Bombers vs. Oddities: A crucial game that could determine the final playoff position.
Week 19 - April 10
Hawks vs. Lightning: Lightning will be aiming to lock up the first seed.
Tropics vs. ULT: This could be a decisive fixture for the second and third playoff spots.
Week 21 - April 24
Tropics vs. Newark: If Tropics are still battling for seeding, this game will be essential.
ULT vs. Hawks: Depending on earlier results, this could be a final push for Hawks to enter the playoffs.
Scenarios for the Final Playoff Spot
Bombers (3-6): Winning two of their remaining games would likely secure fourth place.
Oddities (3-6): Need to defeat Bombers and at least one other team while hoping for favorable results elsewhere.
Hawks (3-6): Must win out and rely on tiebreakers.
Newark (2-6): Must win all remaining games and hope for a collapse from the teams ahead.
