magic number

magic number
a) the number of neutrons or protons in nuclei which are required to fill the major quantum shells, and thus produce exceptionally stable nuclei - 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82 & 126
b) A metric used to determine a teams required performance to make the playoffs.

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