Noble gas diffusion in minerals, notably diffusion of the important radiogenic nuclides 40Ar and 4He for application in closure temperature determinations and thermochronometry, is reviewed by Baxter (2010).
1 The fewer number of games played (only used during the season, as all teams will have played 82 games once the season is over). 2  The greater number of games won. 3  Starting in the 2010â11 NHL season, shootout wins are not included in the tie-breaking procedure.
Following a labor-dispute lockout, the 2011-12 NBA regular season tipped off on Christmas day with an abbreviated 66-game schedule. The season usually comprises 82 games, played from October to April. How did the league arrive at the number 82? It allows teams to play around three times per week for half the year.