Worth the replay?

Monday, November 9'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
    MinnesotaatCincinnati
    CBB· 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

  2. #2
    SyracuseatIndiana
    CBB· 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

  3. #3
    GA GwinnettatAlabama 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

  4. #4
    PortlandatHawai'i
    CBB· MW+Big comeback
    B
    57/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension25/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.71 (pre-game Watchability 43) = 57

  5. #5
    Seton HallatCharlotte
    CBB· ESPN+
    C+
    52/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension25/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 60 × pre-game weight 0.87 (pre-game Watchability 73) = 52

  6. #6
    HowardatPenn
    CBB· ESPN+
    D
    29/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension2/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 36 × pre-game weight 0.81 (pre-game Watchability 62) = 29

  7. #7
    SC UpstateatCoastal
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension9/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late3/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 23 × pre-game weight 0.50 (pre-game Watchability 1) = 11

  8. #8
    SC StateatChicago St
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension2/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 21 × pre-game weight 0.55 (pre-game Watchability 11) = 11

  9. #9
    North DakotaatClemson
    CBB· ACCNXBack and forthOne-sided
    D
    11/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension7/30
    Swings2/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 19 × pre-game weight 0.56 (pre-game Watchability 13) = 11

  10. #10
    UNC GreensboroatUIC
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    10/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension4/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 19 × pre-game weight 0.55 (pre-game Watchability 11) = 10

  11. #11
    FGCUatGeorgia
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    10/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension9/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 17 × pre-game weight 0.60 (pre-game Watchability 21) = 10

  12. #12
    StonehillatColumbia
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    10/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 19 × pre-game weight 0.50 (pre-game Watchability 0) = 10

  13. #13
    E WashingtonatOregon St
    CBB· YouTubeOne-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 0.72 (pre-game Watchability 43) = 8

  14. #14
    Illinois StatPurdue
    CBB· FS1One-sided
    D
    6/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings7/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 8 × pre-game weight 0.79 (pre-game Watchability 57) = 6

  15. #15
    Long IslandatTowson
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings5/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 8 × pre-game weight 0.69 (pre-game Watchability 37) = 5

  16. #16
    Kansas CityatJacksonville
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    5/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings7/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 7 × pre-game weight 0.68 (pre-game Watchability 35) = 5

  17. #17
    MarshallatOhio State
    CBB· BTNOne-sided
    D
    4/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension6/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 6 × pre-game weight 0.71 (pre-game Watchability 43) = 4

  18. #18
    UT ArlingtonatBethesda
    CBBOne-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

  19. #19
    RadfordatTennessee
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    3/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 5 × pre-game weight 0.63 (pre-game Watchability 27) = 3

  20. #20
    North AlabamaatOklahoma
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    3/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 5 × pre-game weight 0.55 (pre-game Watchability 10) = 3

  21. #21
    Cleveland StatBowling Green
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension2/30
    Swings2/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 4 × pre-game weight 0.53 (pre-game Watchability 7) = 2

  22. #22
    McDanielatUMBC
    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

  23. #23
    HiramatCanisius
    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

  24. #24
    Biblical StudatMcNeese
    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

  25. #25
    FiskatTennessee St
    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

  26. #26
    Miss Valley StatWashington
    CBB· BTNOne-sided
    D
    2/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension1/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.51 (pre-game Watchability 3) = 2

  27. #27
    Jackson StatMississippi St
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    1/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.57 (pre-game Watchability 13) = 1

  28. #28
    E IllinoisatNotre Dame
    CBB· ACCNXOne-sided
    D
    1/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 3 × pre-game weight 0.51 (pre-game Watchability 3) = 1

  29. #29
    Boston UatNorthwestern
    CBB· BTNOne-sided
    D
    1/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension2/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 2 × pre-game weight 0.58 (pre-game Watchability 16) = 1

  30. #30
    RiceatStanford
    CBB· ACCNXOne-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.61 (pre-game Watchability 23) = 0

  31. #31
    App StateatAuburn
    CBB· SEC NetworkOne-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.65 (pre-game Watchability 30) = 0

  32. #32
    Cheyney (PA)atCoppin St
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 0

  33. #33
    PSU SchuylkillatBuffalo
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 0

  34. #34
    Simpson (IA)atW Illinois
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 0

  35. #35
    MuskingumatAkron
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 0

  36. #36
    Baptist (Fl)atWest Florida
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 0

  37. #37
    Wash Coll (MD)atLoyola MD
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 0

  38. #38
    CovenantatChattanooga
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 0

  39. #39
    ElmiraatLe Moyne
    CBBOne-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 0

  40. #40
    BresciaatBall State
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 0

  41. #41
    Southern NOatLouisiana
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 0

  42. #42
    OaklandatAlabama
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.69 (pre-game Watchability 38) = 0

  43. #43
    North FloridaatMiami
    CBB· ACC NetworkOne-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.60 (pre-game Watchability 20) = 0

  44. #44
    Louisiana TechatLSU
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.59 (pre-game Watchability 19) = 0

  45. #45
    GramblingatTexas
    CBB· SEC NetworkOne-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.59 (pre-game Watchability 18) = 0

  46. #46
    WagneratUConn
    CBB· truTVOne-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.58 (pre-game Watchability 16) = 0

  47. #47
    SIUEatMissouri
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.56 (pre-game Watchability 12) = 0

  48. #48
    UL MonroeatTexas A&M
    CBB· SECN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.56 (pre-game Watchability 11) = 0

  49. #49
    Alabama A&MatDePaul
    CBB· truTVOne-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.54 (pre-game Watchability 8) = 0

  50. #50
    Florida A&MatUAB
    CBB· ESPN+One-sided
    D
    0/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension0/30
    Swings0/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late0/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 0 × pre-game weight 0.50 (pre-game Watchability 1) = 0

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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