WNBA Standings: How Ties Are Broken
Criteria to Determine a Winner
Ties in the WNBA standings are broken using the following criteria in order: 1. **Head-to-head record:** The team with the better record in head-to-head games against the tied team will win the tiebreaker. 2. **Winning percentage against teams with a .500 or better record:** The team with the better winning percentage against teams with a .500 or better record will win the tiebreaker.
Tiebreakers for Multiple Teams
If three or more teams are tied, the following tiebreakers will be used: 1. **Point differential in head-to-head games:** The team with the better point differential in head-to-head games against the other tied teams will win the tiebreaker. 2. **Winning percentage in conference games:** The team with the better winning percentage in conference games will win the tiebreaker. 3. **Random draw:** If all other tiebreakers are equal, a random draw will be conducted to determine the winner.
Importance of Tiebreakers
Tiebreakers play a crucial role in determining the playoff seeding and home-court advantage in the WNBA. Teams with better tiebreaker records will have a higher chance of securing a higher seed and playing more games at home in the playoffs.
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