playoff berth
Tournament qualification spot
A playoff berth is a spot in postseason competition, earned by a team's regular-season performance.
Teams compete for a limited number of berths based on wins, division standings, or wild card positions: The win clinched their playoff berth.
Securing a berth means guaranteed participation in championship rounds.
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- wildcardUnpredictable factor in play
- standingsComparative position list
- do or dieRequiring total commitment
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Act of removing entirely
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Competition for top rank
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