NBA TEAM STANDINGS

2023 Season to Date Team Standings
NUGGETS
69
33
102
68%
CELTICS
68
34
102
67%
76ERS
61
32
93
66%
BUCKS
59
28
87
68%
HEAT
57
48
105
54%
GRIZZLIES
53
35
88
60%
KNICKS
53
40
93
57%
CAVALIERS
52
35
87
60%
LAKERS
51
47
98
52%
SUNS
51
42
93
55%
KINGS
51
38
89
57%
WARRIORS
50
45
95
53%
NETS
45
41
86
52%
CLIPPERS
45
42
87
52%
HAWKS
43
45
88
49%
TIMBERWOLVES
43
44
87
49%
PELICANS
42
40
82
51%
RAPTORS
41
41
82
50%
THUNDER
40
42
82
49%
BULLS
40
42
82
49%
MAVERICKS
38
44
82
46%
JAZZ
37
45
82
45%
PACERS
35
47
82
43%
MAGIC
34
48
82
41%
WIZARDS
34
47
81
42%
TRAIL BLAZERS
33
49
82
40%
HORNETS
27
55
82
33%
SPURS
22
60
82
27%
ROCKETS
22
60
82
27%
PISTONS
17
64
81
21%

How many conferences are there in the NBA?

The NBA is split into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Both conferences were formed in 1946, and even though teams expanded, merged, and moved, these two conferrences remain the two primary divisions in the NBA.

How many teams are in each NBA conference?

There are 15 teams in each of the two NBA conferences. The Eastern Conference has teams such as the Celtics, the Nets, and the Knicks, while the Western Conference includes the likes of the Lakers, Warriors, Jazz, and others.

Why do conference standings matter in the NBA?

The top eight teams from each conference move on to the NBA playoffs based on their regular season record. Also, the top seed in each conference earns a first-round bye.

How many divisions are in each NBA conference?

Each NBA Conference is split into 3 divisions, for a total of 6 divisions in the NBA. The Eastern Conference includes the Atlantic Division, the Central Division, and the Southeast Division. The Western Conference includes the Southwest Division, the Northwest Division, and the Pacific Division. Both divisions consist of 5 teams, for a total of 30 teams in the NBA.

When did the NBA move to 6 divisions?

The NBA last changed its division structure in 2004 with the expansion to include the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets). The 6 division structure was implemented to create better balance and competition, and to allow for more efficient scheduling and travel. Prior to 2004, the NBA had two divisions in each conference,the Atlantic, Central, Midwest and Pacific divisions.