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Originally Posted by nineunder71
Your math is not correct 
1 game can only have 2 different outcomes, hence 4 games can only have 8 different outcomes?
Only 1 scenario can have a four team playoff: Both Boston & NY would have to lose, and both Seattle & Toronto would have to win
The only way a 3 team playoff can occur is if again both Seattle & Toronto win, and either Boston or NY lose
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No, if each game has two possible outcomes, the total number of outcomes is 2 times 2 times 2 times 2. You multiply, not add.
You're also wrong about 3 team playoff scenarios. Suppose Seattle wins and the rest lose. Seattle, Boston, and NY are then tied. Same if only Toronto wins.
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