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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is weighing whether to rest starters in the season finale to secure the No. 2 seed and maximize postseason advantages, considering past experiences and current team health, with the decision still under discussion.
The New York Knicks secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference after an overtime win against the Chicago Bulls, leading to discussions among fans and pundits about the team's playoff path. While the win guarantees home-court advantage through the first two rounds, it also sets up a challenging first-round matchup against either the Philadelphia 76ers or the Miami Heat. Some fans and analysts debated whether facing a tough Indiana Pacers team as the No. 3 seed would have been a preferable scenario, but ultimately, the Knicks are locked into the No. 2 seed and will face either Philly or Miami in the first round of the playoffs.
The NCAA Tournament has seen 11 upsets by No. 15 seeds in history, with seven in the past 11 seasons. SportsLine provides upset rankings for the 15 vs. 2 matchups, with Iowa State least likely to fall to South Dakota State, followed by Long Beach State against Arizona, St. Peter's against Tennessee, and Western Kentucky against Marquette. Despite potential for upsets, the article suggests that the No. 2 seeds are likely to prevail in the upcoming tournament.
Tennessee basketball, led by coach Rick Barnes, has earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face St. Peter's in the opening game. This marks the fifth top-four seed in five NCAA Tournament appearances under Barnes. The team's strong performance in the regular season, including standout road wins and home victories, contributed to their high seeding. Tennessee has a history of reaching the Sweet 16 but has yet to make it to a Final Four in its 26 NCAA Tournament appearances.
The Detroit Lions now control their own destiny in the race for the No. 2 seed in the NFC after the Philadelphia Eagles' loss. While catching the No. 1 seed is unlikely, the Lions have a chance to secure the No. 2 seed if they win their final three games. They face tough opponents in the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys, but if they can pull off three victories, they will finish ahead of both the Cowboys and the Eagles in the standings due to tiebreakers.