Playoff Overtime Examples

When should overtime be played in Playoffs

2 Game Series Overtime Examples

A.  Game 1: Team A and Team B tie - No overtime is played

     Game 2: Team A and Team B tie after regulation play - Overtime is played to determine series winner

B.  Game 1: Team A wins - No overtime is played

     Game 2: Team B wins after regulation play - Overtime is played to determine series winner

C   Game 1: Team A wins - No overtime is played

    Game 2: Team A and Team B tie after regulation play - No overtime is played, Team A wins the series

D  Game 1: Team A wins - No overtime is played

    Game 2: Team A wins - No overtime is played, Team A wins the series