NBA TEAM STANDINGS

2022 Season to Date Team Rankings
BUCKS
51
20
71
72%
CELTICS
50
23
73
68%
76ERS
49
23
72
68%
NUGGETS
49
24
73
67%
CAVALIERS
46
28
74
62%
GRIZZLIES
45
27
72
63%
KINGS
43
29
72
60%
KNICKS
42
32
74
57%
HEAT
40
34
74
54%
NETS
39
33
72
54%
CLIPPERS
38
35
73
52%
SUNS
38
34
72
53%
WARRIORS
38
36
74
51%
TIMBERWOLVES
37
37
74
50%
THUNDER
36
36
72
50%
MAVERICKS
36
37
73
49%
LAKERS
36
37
73
49%
HAWKS
36
37
73
49%
JAZZ
35
37
72
49%
RAPTORS
35
38
73
48%
PELICANS
35
37
72
49%
BULLS
34
38
72
47%
PACERS
33
40
73
45%
WIZARDS
31
40
71
44%
TRAIL BLAZERS
31
40
71
44%
MAGIC
30
43
73
41%
HORNETS
23
50
73
32%
SPURS
19
54
73
26%
ROCKETS
18
55
73
25%
PISTONS
16
55
71
23%

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.