Best games of Nov 3–9

The most dramatic games of the week, ranked the same way as Worth the replay?: late drama, comebacks, lead swaps and overtime, weighted by how big a game it was. No scores, no winners.

  1. #1
    LightningatWild
    NHL· Sat, Nov 7· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    97/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.99 (pre-game Watchability 99) = 97

  2. #2
    VCUatMemphis
    CBB· Sat, Nov 7· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    90/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.96 (pre-game Watchability 92) = 90

  3. #3
    MammothatCanadiens
    NHL· Thu, Nov 5· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A+
    90/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 98 × pre-game weight 0.92 (pre-game Watchability 83) = 90

  4. #4
    MinnesotaatCincinnati
    CBB· Mon, Nov 9· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    89/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.94 (pre-game Watchability 88) = 89

  5. #5
    HofstraatPrinceton
    CBB· Thu, Nov 5· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    84/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.85 (pre-game Watchability 70) = 84

  6. #6
    Saint Mary'satNevada
    CBB· Sun, Nov 8· MW+OvertimeDown to the wire
    A
    84/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 93) = 84

  7. #7
    TCUatArizona
    CFB· Fri, Nov 6· ESPNDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    82/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.84 (pre-game Watchability 69) = 82

  8. #8
    Indiana StatBall State
    CBB· Fri, Nov 6· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    81/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.82 (pre-game Watchability 64) = 81

  9. #9
    OilersatDevils
    NHL· Tue, Nov 3· Disney+/ESPN+/HuluOvertimeDown to the wire
    A
    81/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.96 (pre-game Watchability 91) = 81

  10. #10
    DevilsatIslanders
    NHL· Sat, Nov 7· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    79/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.80 (pre-game Watchability 60) = 79

  11. #11
    UCFatKansas
    CFB· Sat, Nov 7· ESPN2Down to the wireBig comeback
    A
    79/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.81 (pre-game Watchability 63) = 79

  12. #12
    SyracuseatIndiana
    CBB· Mon, Nov 9· FS1Down to the wireBack and forth
    A
    78/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.92 (pre-game Watchability 84) = 78

  13. #13
    Golden KnightsatPenguins
    NHL· Tue, Nov 3· ESPN+Down to the wire
    A
    78/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10

    Drama 88 × pre-game weight 0.89 (pre-game Watchability 78) = 78

  14. #14
    ToledoatMarshall
    CBB· Sat, Nov 7· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    A
    78/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.86 (pre-game Watchability 73) = 78

  15. #15
    QueensatLMU
    CBB· Wed, Nov 4· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    77/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.78 (pre-game Watchability 56) = 77

  16. #16
    Texas A&MatSouth Carolina
    CFB· Sat, Nov 7· ESPNDown to the wire
    A
    77/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.95 (pre-game Watchability 90) = 77

  17. #17
    ValparaisoatPurdue
    CBB· Fri, Nov 6· BTNOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    76/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.76 (pre-game Watchability 52) = 76

  18. #18
    RocketsatSuns
    NBA· Sat, Nov 7Down to the wire
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.83 (pre-game Watchability 67) = 75

  19. #19
    Jax StateatSouth Alabama
    CBB· Thu, Nov 5· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50) = 75

  20. #20
    GA GwinnettatAlabama St
    CBB· Mon, Nov 9Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 75

  21. #21
    StarsatBlue Jackets
    NHL· Thu, Nov 5· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B+
    74/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.88 (pre-game Watchability 75) = 74

  22. #22
    Wichita StatUSC
    CBB· Sun, Nov 8· CWDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    74/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 80) = 74

  23. #23
    TexasatMissouri
    CFB· Sat, Nov 7· ESPN/Disney+Back and forth
    B+
    73/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late9/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 74 × pre-game weight 0.99 (pre-game Watchability 99) = 73

  24. #24
    UNC WilmingtonatEast Carolina
    CBB· Sat, Nov 7· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    73/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.84 (pre-game Watchability 68) = 73

  25. #25
    McNeeseatNorth Texas
    CBB· Thu, Nov 5· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B+
    72/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late9/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 78 × pre-game weight 0.92 (pre-game Watchability 83) = 72

  26. #26
    PittatPenn State
    CBB· Sun, Nov 8· ESPN2
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension26/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 73 × pre-game weight 0.94 (pre-game Watchability 88) = 69

  27. #27
    FullertonatSouth Dakota
    CBB· Sat, Nov 7Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50) = 69

  28. #28
    Green BayatSt Thomas
    CBB· Sun, Nov 8Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.73 (pre-game Watchability 47) = 68

  29. #29
    ColgateatDrexel
    CBB· Sat, Nov 7Big comeback
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late6/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.79 (pre-game Watchability 59) = 68

  30. #30
    Austin PeayatKennesaw St
    CBB· Fri, Nov 6· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.74 (pre-game Watchability 49) = 67

Updated nightly. Games from before our pre-game Watchability numbers start (early September) use an estimate from the AP rankings for college football and an average for the rest.