Worth the replay?

Tuesday, November 25'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
    E WashingtonatNorth Texas
    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

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

  2. #2
    Tennessee StatUNC Asheville
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    73/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 98 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 73

  3. #3
    RiceatFGCU
    CBBOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    73/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 73

  4. #4
    Portland StatUtah Tech
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 71

  5. #5
    Murray StatG Washington
    CBBDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  6. #6
    Coppin StatRider
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  7. #7
    Kennesaw StatOral Roberts
    CBBDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  8. #8
    TowsonatLiberty
    CBB· ESPN2Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  9. #9
    Stony BrookatBethune
    CBBDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 68

  10. #10
    UCLAatCalifornia
    CBB· ESPNBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 68

  11. #11
    Washington StatArizona St
    CBB· ESPNDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  12. #12
    Hou ChristianatBellarmine
    CBBDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  13. #13
    Seton HallatUSC
    CBB· ESPNDown to the wire
    B+
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  14. #14
    TennesseeatHouston
    CBB· TNTDown to the wireBig comeback
    B
    64/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 64

  15. #15
    Ole MissatIowa
    CBB· CBSSNDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 79 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 59

  16. #16
    UC San DiegoatBradley
    CBB· ESPN2
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late13/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 78 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 59

  17. #17
    MTSUatMcNeese
    CBB
    B
    55/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late6/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 74 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 55

  18. #18
    TempleatPrinceton
    CBB· ESPNU
    C+
    49/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension29/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late9/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 65 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 49

  19. #19
    UTSAatGA Southern
    CBBBig comebackBack and forth
    C+
    48/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension15/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 65 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 48

  20. #20
    UNC GreensboroatDelaware
    CBBBig comeback
    C+
    48/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension16/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late4/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 64 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 48

  21. #21
    WinthropatNebraska
    CBB· BTNBack and forth
    C+
    47/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension25/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  22. #22
    HamptonatMD Eastern
    CBB
    C
    44/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension26/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 58 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 44

  23. #23
    OaklandatMontana
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    42/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension15/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

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

  24. #24
    QuinnipiacatUCF
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forth
    C
    40/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension16/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 54 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 40

  25. #25
    DrexelatMorgan St
    CBB
    C
    39/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension26/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late13/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 52 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 39

  26. #26
    SyracuseatKansas
    CBB· TNTDown to the wire
    C
    39/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late6/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 52 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 39

  27. #27
    George MasonatFAU
    CBB· CBSSN
    C
    38/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension25/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  28. #28
    San DiegoatCA Baptist
    CBB· CBSSN
    C
    38/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension7/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  29. #29
    RutgersatNotre Dame
    CBB· TNT
    C
    37/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension27/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late6/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 49 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 37

  30. #30
    New Mexico StatUC Irvine
    CBB
    C
    36/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension16/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late3/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 48 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 36

  31. #31
    LMUatOhio
    CBB· CBSSNBack and forth
    D
    27/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension7/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 36 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 27

  32. #32
    SE MissouriatCal Poly
    CBB
    D
    26/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension2/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 35 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 26

  33. #33
    NC StateatBoise St
    CBB· ESPN2
    D
    25/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension8/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

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

  34. #34
    Chicago StatPurdue FW
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forth
    D
    24/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension9/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 32 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 24

  35. #35
    San Diego StatOregon
    CBB· TNT
    D
    22/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  36. #36
    UtahatGrand Canyon
    CBB· CBSSN
    D
    19/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension7/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 25 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 19

  37. #37
    PacificatJacksonville
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    17/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension2/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  38. #38
    Rhode IslandatVermont
    CBB· ESPNUOne-sided
    D
    17/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

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

  39. #39
    N IllinoisatAustin Peay
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forthOne-sided
    D
    17/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 22 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 17

  40. #40
    East Texas A&MatArmy
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    14/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 19 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 14

  41. #41
    SamfordatGeorgia St
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    14/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension7/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

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

  42. #42
    LehighatMarist
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    12/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 16 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 12

  43. #43
    Utah ValleyatS Dakota St
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    12/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 15 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 12

  44. #44
    NC CentralatSC Upstate
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  45. #45
    TulsaatSan José St
    CBB· CBSSNOne-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  46. #46
    William & MaryatAbilene Chrstn
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    10/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 13 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 10

  47. #47
    OmahaatJames Madison
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    9/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings6/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 12 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 9

  48. #48
    St John'satBaylor
    CBB· truTVOne-sided
    D
    8/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 11 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 8

  49. #49
    St BonaventureatNorth Carolina
    CBB· FS1One-sided
    D
    8/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings8/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 11 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 8

  50. #50
    Kansas StatIndiana
    CBB· FS1One-sided
    D
    8/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings10/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 10 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 8

  51. #51
    AuburnatMichigan
    CBB· TNTOne-sided
    D
    7/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings8/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 10 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 7

  52. #52
    Old DominionatVillanova
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    7/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension2/30
    Swings2/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 9 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 7

  53. #53
    CreightonatIowa State
    CBB· truTVOne-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings4/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  54. #54
    UTEPatUAB
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings4/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  55. #55
    Wright StatStetson
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings4/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  56. #56
    Salve ReginaatNew Haven
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  57. #57
    TexasatChaminade
    CBB· ESPN2One-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  58. #58
    E IllinoisatC Arkansas
    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

  59. #59
    Northern IowaatLoyola Chicago
    CBB· CBSSNOne-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

  60. #60
    UNLVatAlabama
    CBB· truTVOne-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings3/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    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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