Worth the replay?

Friday, November 21's games ranked by how good they turned out to be: late drama, comebacks, lead swaps and overtime. No scores, no winners, so you can decide what to watch without spoilers.

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  1. #1
    SF AustinatPepperdine
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    72/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 72

  2. #2
    Wake ForestatMemphis
    CBB· CBSSNDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 71

  3. #3
    Seattle UatStanford
    CBB· ACCNXDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 70

  4. #4
    DenveratColorado St
    CBBDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 70

  5. #5
    West VirginiaatClemson
    CBB· ESPNUDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 92 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 69

  6. #6
    N ColoradoatSt Thomas
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 92 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 69

  7. #7
    NorthwesternatVirginia
    CBB· CBSSNDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 68

  8. #8
    GeorgiaatXavier
    CBB· ESPN2Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 67

  9. #9
    Kansas StatNebraska
    CBB· PeacockDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 89 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 67

  10. #10
    UMassatCharleston
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 89 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 67

  11. #11
    Mississippi StatNew Mexico
    CBB· PeacockDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 89 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 67

  12. #12
    MD EasternatCanisius
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    66/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 88 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 66

  13. #13
    CharlotteatApp State
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 65

  14. #14
    Austin PeayatTulsa
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 65

  15. #15
    CampbellatUT Arlington
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 65

  16. #16
    EvansvilleatOregon St
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late10/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 86 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 65

  17. #17
    HamptonatNorfolk St
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 62

  18. #18
    OaklandatE Michigan
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    54/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 72 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 54

  19. #19
    South AlabamaatUAB
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    50/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 67 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 50

  20. #20
    Montana StatLong Beach St
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    49/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension28/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 66 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 49

  21. #21
    C ConnecticutatRutgers
    CBB· B1G+Big comeback
    C+
    47/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension17/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late3/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 63 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 47

  22. #22
    SC UpstateatWest Georgia
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    45/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension26/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late6/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 61 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 45

  23. #23
    LSU N OrleansatFresno St
    CBB
    C
    44/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension29/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 59 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 44

  24. #24
    Charleston SoatEast Carolina
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    42/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension22/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late5/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 56 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 42

  25. #25
    Green BayatYale
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    39/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension26/30
    Swings10/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 51 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 39

  26. #26
    LouisvilleatCincinnati
    CBB· ESPN2
    D
    34/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension18/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 45 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 34

  27. #27
    N IllinoisatLoyola Chicago
    CBB· ESPN+Big comeback
    D
    33/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 44 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 33

  28. #28
    DavidsonatBoston College
    CBB· ESPN2
    D
    29/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension9/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 38 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 29

  29. #29
    UC DavisatColorado
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    28/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension8/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 38 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 28

  30. #30
    UC RiversideatSan Diego
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    27/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension8/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 37 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 27

  31. #31
    UAlbanyatSiena
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    25/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension17/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 34 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 25

  32. #32
    Little RockatTexas St
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    25/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension14/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 34 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 25

  33. #33
    Morehead StatETSU
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    23/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 31 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 23

  34. #34
    IU IndyatAlabama St
    CBB
    D
    22/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 29 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 22

  35. #35
    SIUEatAir Force
    CBB
    D
    21/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension2/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 28 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 21

  36. #36
    Utah StateatTulane
    CBB· ESPN2Back and forth
    D
    19/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 26 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 19

  37. #37
    ButleratSouth Carolina
    CBB· CBSSN
    D
    19/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension14/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 26 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 19

  38. #38
    PennatDrexel
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    17/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 23 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 17

  39. #39
    ColumbiaatLehigh
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    16/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension3/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 22 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 16

  40. #40
    ArmyatMarist
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    15/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 20 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 15

  41. #41
    SamfordatNew Mexico St
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    15/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension7/30
    Swings10/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 20 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 15

  42. #42
    SouthernatSan José St
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    14/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 18 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 14

  43. #43
    FullertonatPortland
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings9/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 15 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 11

  44. #44
    Texas TechatPurdue
    CBB· CBSSNOne-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 15 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 11

  45. #45
    CoastalatW Illinois
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 14 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 11

  46. #46
    UNC WilmingtonatRadford
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    10/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 14 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 10

  47. #47
    Holy CrossatSacred Heart
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    10/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension3/30
    Swings9/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 14 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 10

  48. #48
    JusticeatIdaho St
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    6/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 8 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 6

  49. #49
    N'Western StatGrand Canyon
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    6/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension5/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 8 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 6

  50. #50
    WisconsinatBYU
    CBB· PeacockOne-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings7/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 7 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 5

  51. #51
    GramblingatCA Baptist
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 6 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 5

  52. #52
    Arkansas StatSMU
    CBB· ACC NetworkOne-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 6 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 4

  53. #53
    IonaatAkron
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings5/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 5 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 4

  54. #54
    Georgia StatS Dakota St
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    3/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings4/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 4 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 3

  55. #55
    ErskineatWofford
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

  56. #56
    Buena VistaatDrake
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

  57. #57
    ManhattanatTexas A&M
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

  58. #58
    Purdue FWatSaint Louis
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

  59. #59
    NobelatUtah Tech
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

  60. #60
    Sacramento StatCalifornia
    CBB· ACCNXOne-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 2

Ranked from each game's win probability as it was played (ESPN's for football and basketball; ours, from the goals, for hockey): how in doubt it was near the end, how far the winner came back from, how late it was decided, how big its momentum swings were and how often a team erased a deficit, with a bonus for overtime. That drama is then weighted by how good a matchup it was going in (its pre-game Watchability score), so a thriller between top teams ranks above an equally wild game between minor ones.

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