Worth the replay?

Saturday, December 6'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
    DelawareatDelaware St
    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

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

  2. #2
    Boston UatNew Hampshire
    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

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

  3. #3
    Wichita StatNorthern Iowa
    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

  4. #4
    N KentuckyatPurdue FW
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    73/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  5. #5
    Robert MorrisatMilwaukee
    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

  6. #6
    Saint Joseph'satTemple
    CBBDown 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

  7. #7
    Holy CrossatFordham
    CBB· ESPN+Down 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

  8. #8
    MontanaatNorth Dakota
    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

  9. #9
    CoastalatWinthrop
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  10. #10
    IdahoatS Dakota St
    CBBDown 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

  11. #11
    ToledoatOakland
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  12. #12
    Montana StatOral Roberts
    CBBDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  13. #13
    Ohio StateatNorthwestern
    CBB· BTNDown to the wire
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

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

  14. #14
    South DakotaatN Colorado
    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

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

  15. #15
    WashingtonatUSC
    CBB· BTNDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    66/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  16. #16
    Wake ForestatWest Virginia
    CBB· ESPN2Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    66/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  17. #17
    Texas A&M-CCatLamar
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    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

  18. #18
    ColoradoatColorado St
    CBB· CBSSNDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  19. #19
    SE MissouriatChattanooga
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B
    64/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  20. #20
    BayloratMemphis
    CBB· CBSDown to the wireBig comeback
    B
    64/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  21. #21
    New HavenatBoston College
    CBB· ACCNXDown to the wire
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 63

  22. #22
    UNC GreensboroatEast Carolina
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 63

  23. #23
    UMBCatBucknell
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  24. #24
    FL MemorialatFlorida A&M
    CBBDown to the wire
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 61

  25. #25
    OmahaatPortland St
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 61

  26. #26
    DukeatMichigan St
    CBB· FoxDown to the wire
    B
    60/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 80 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 60

  27. #27
    Long IslandatLehigh
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  28. #28
    LindenwoodatE Illinois
    CBB· ESPN+
    B
    57/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late8/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 76 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 57

  29. #29
    Oklahoma StatGrand Canyon
    CBB· CBSSNDown to the wire
    B
    56/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 75 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 56

  30. #30
    CSU NorthridgeatUC Irvine
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    C+
    53/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late8/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 71 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 53

  31. #31
    Norfolk StatJames Madison
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    52/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 69 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 52

  32. #32
    UC RiversideatCal Poly
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    51/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 69 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 51

  33. #33
    DartmouthatWyoming
    CBBBack and forth
    C+
    51/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension27/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late9/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 68 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 51

  34. #34
    PrincetonatLoyola Chicago
    CBB· USA Net
    C+
    51/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension23/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late5/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 68 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 51

  35. #35
    W MichiganatSIUE
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    51/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension22/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 68 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 51

  36. #36
    Hou ChristianatLSU N Orleans
    CBB· ESPN+Big comebackBack and forth
    C+
    51/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension19/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late4/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 68 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 51

  37. #37
    Boise StatButler
    CBB· TNTBig comebackBack and forth
    C+
    50/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension16/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late3/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

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

  38. #38
    NC A&TatNC Central
    CBB· ESPN+Big comeback
    C+
    50/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension21/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late4/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  39. #39
    LongwoodatMorgan St
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    49/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  40. #40
    Old DominionatRichmond
    CBB· USA Net
    C+
    48/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late13/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  41. #41
    N ArizonaatN Dakota St
    CBB
    C+
    47/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  42. #42
    Incarnate WordatNicholls
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    47/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension28/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late7/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

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

  43. #43
    CA BaptistatUtah
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    46/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 61 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 46

  44. #44
    MonmouthatGeorgia Tech
    CBB· ACCNX
    C+
    46/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late7/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 61 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 46

  45. #45
    EvansvilleatWestern KY
    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    46/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 61 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 46

  46. #46
    W CarolinaatSC Upstate
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    45/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension23/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 60 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 45

  47. #47
    UNC WilmingtonatLouisiana
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    45/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension25/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 60 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 45

  48. #48
    VermontatPepperdine
    CBB· ESPN+Back and forth
    C
    45/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension20/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late4/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 60 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 45

  49. #49
    DrexelatLa Salle
    CBB
    C
    42/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension21/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late5/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  50. #50
    Arkansas StatLittle Rock
    CBB· ESPN+
    C
    42/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late10/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  51. #51
    Ole MissatSt John's
    CBB· Peacock
    C
    41/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension29/30
    Swings11/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 55 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 41

  52. #52
    Sam HoustonatTexas Southern
    CBB· YouTube
    C
    41/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension26/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback1/20
    Decided late10/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 55 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 41

  53. #53
    AR-Pine BluffatDePaul
    CBB· truTV
    C
    38/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension18/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 51 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 38

  54. #54
    PacificatCalifornia
    CBB· ACCNX
    C
    38/100
    ▸ 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) = 38

  55. #55
    DenveratIdaho St
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    33/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension22/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late5/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  56. #56
    Detroit MercyatCleveland St
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    33/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension12/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  57. #57
    New Mexico StatAbilene Chrstn
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    33/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension12/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

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

  58. #58
    Seton HallatKansas St
    CBB· ESPNU/ESPN+
    D
    32/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension14/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 42 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 32

  59. #59
    GA SouthernatGardner-Webb
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    30/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension19/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback2/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 40 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 30

  60. #60
    IllinoisatTennessee
    CBB· ESPN
    D
    29/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension12/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 39 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 29

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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