tiebreaker

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The Lakers are tied with the Denver Nuggets for third in the West at 50-28, although the Lakers own the tiebreaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

This can be hard to figure out in 50/50 custody arrangements, and so some families revert to the parent who provides the most financial support as a tiebreaker.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The New England Patriots won on Sunday but had to settle for second spot with Denver owning the tiebreaker and they will host the Chargers, who rested their starters, next week in Foxborough.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

And the Eagles hold the tiebreaker over the Rams by virtue of their Week 3 victory at Philadelphia.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

Since only two teams could go to the playoffs, the district’s tiebreaker rule went into effect: a coin toss.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger