Worth the replay?

1. #1

   CanadiensatSenators

   NHL· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth

   A

   75/100
   ▸ Why this grade

   Late tension30/30

   Swings25/25

   Comeback17/20

   Decided late15/15

   Back-and-forth10/10

   Overtime+8

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

2. #2

   BuffaloatMiami OH

   CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth

   A

   75/100
   ▸ Why this grade

   Late tension30/30

   Swings23/25

   Comeback19/20

   Decided late15/15

   Back-and-forth10/10

   Overtime+8

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

3. #3

   SyracuseatBoston College

   CBB· ACC NetworkOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth

   A

   75/100
   ▸ Why this grade

   Late tension30/30

   Swings24/25

   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

   PrincetonatHarvard

   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-forth5/10

   Overtime+8

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

5. #5

   CoastalatGA Southern

   CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback

   A

   75/100
   ▸ Why this grade

   Late tension30/30

   Swings25/25

   Comeback19/20

   Decided late15/15

   Back-and-forth8/10

   Overtime+8

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

6. #6

   CharlestonatStony Brook

   CBBOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth

   A

   75/100
   ▸ Why this grade

   Late tension30/30

   Swings24/25

   Comeback14/20

   Decided late15/15

   Back-and-forth10/10

   Overtime+8

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

7. #7

   Missouri StatMTSU

   CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth

   A

   75/100
   ▸ Why this grade

   Late tension30/30

   Swings25/25

   Comeback15/20

   Decided late15/15

   Back-and-forth10/10

   Overtime+8

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

8. #8

   Texas SouthernatAlcorn St

   CBBDown 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

9. #9

   NavyatLehigh

   CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth

   B+

   75/100
   ▸ Why this grade

   Late tension30/30

   Swings23/25

   Comeback13/20

   Decided late15/15

   Back-and-forth10/10

   Overtime+8

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

10. #10

    TimberwolvesatSpurs

    NBADown 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

11. #11

    BillsatBroncos

    NFL· CBS/Paramount+OvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth

    B+

    74/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings24/25

    Comeback12/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

    Overtime+8

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 74

12. #12

    StonehillatMercyhurst

    CBBOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth

    B+

    73/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings19/25

    Comeback16/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

    Overtime+8

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

13. #13

    WildatSabres

    NHL· NHL NetOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth

    B+

    73/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings25/25

    Comeback9/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

    Overtime+8

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

14. #14

    LouisianaatSouth Alabama

    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth

    B+

    72/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings23/25

    Comeback17/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

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

15. #15

    Georgia TechatNC State

    CBB· CWDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth

    B+

    72/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings22/25

    Comeback18/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

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

16. #16

    N'Western StatIncarnate Word

    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback

    B+

    72/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings25/25

    Comeback18/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth8/10

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

17. #17

    ColumbiaatBrown

    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth

    B+

    72/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings22/25

    Comeback10/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

    Overtime+8

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 72

18. #18

    Wake ForestatFlorida St

    CBB· ESPN2Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth

    B+

    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings22/25

    Comeback18/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

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

19. #19

    Robert MorrisatN Kentucky

    CBB· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire

    B+

    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings25/25

    Comeback9/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth8/10

    Overtime+8

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

20. #20

    Maple LeafsatJets

    NHL· NHL NetOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback

    B+

    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings22/25

    Comeback16/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth3/10

    Overtime+8

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

21. #21

    ChattanoogaatW Carolina

    CBB· ESPN+Big comeback

    B+

    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings25/25

    Comeback17/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth8/10

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

22. #22

    ETSUatSamford

    CBB· CBSSNDown to the wireBig comeback

    B+

    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings25/25

    Comeback17/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth8/10

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

23. #23

    James MadisonatMarshall

    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback

    B+

    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings25/25

    Comeback16/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 70

24. #24

    Ole MissatMississippi St

    CBB· SEC NetworkDown to the wireBack and forth

    B+

    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings25/25

    Comeback14/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

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

25. #25

    BelmontatS Illinois

    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth

    B+

    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings25/25

    Comeback13/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

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

26. #26

    Detroit MercyatIU Indy

    CBB· ESPN+Back and forth

    B+

    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings25/25

    Comeback13/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 69

27. #27

    WoffordatFurman

    CBB· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback

    B+

    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings21/25

    Comeback19/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth8/10

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

28. #28

    CampbellatUNC Wilmington

    CBBDown 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

29. #29

    BYUatTexas Tech

    CBB· ESPNDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth

    B+

    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings25/25

    Comeback17/20

    Decided late9/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

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

30. #30

    AlabamaatOklahoma

    CBB· SEC NetworkDown to the wireBack and forth

    B+

    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade

    Late tension30/30

    Swings22/25

    Comeback14/20

    Decided late15/15

    Back-and-forth10/10

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

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.