NBA TEAM STANDINGS

2023 Season to Date Team Standings
CELTICS
53
14
67
79%
NUGGETS
47
21
68
69%
THUNDER
47
20
67
70%
TIMBERWOLVES
46
21
67
69%
BUCKS
44
24
68
65%
CAVALIERS
42
25
67
63%
CLIPPERS
42
25
67
63%
PELICANS
41
26
67
61%
MAGIC
40
28
68
59%
KNICKS
40
27
67
60%
SUNS
39
29
68
57%
MAVERICKS
39
29
68
57%
KINGS
38
28
66
58%
PACERS
38
30
68
56%
HEAT
37
30
67
55%
76ERS
37
30
67
55%
LAKERS
36
32
68
53%
WARRIORS
35
31
66
53%
BULLS
33
35
68
49%
ROCKETS
32
35
67
48%
HAWKS
30
37
67
45%
JAZZ
29
38
67
43%
NETS
26
42
68
38%
RAPTORS
23
45
68
34%
GRIZZLIES
23
45
68
34%
TRAIL BLAZERS
19
48
67
28%
HORNETS
17
51
68
25%
SPURS
15
53
68
22%
PISTONS
12
55
67
18%
WIZARDS
11
57
68
16%

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.