NBA Conference Standings 2026-27
NBA conference standings for 2026-27 with playoff seeding for both conferences, updated September 17, 2026. The Eastern Conference season opens on Tuesday, October 20. The Western Conference season opens on Tuesday, October 20.
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | HOME | AWAY | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | DIFF | STRK | L5 | WCGB | PROJ | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Atlanta HawksATLSoutheast |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ ORL Wed 10/21 |
| 2 |  Boston CelticsBOSAtlantic |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ DET Tue 10/20 |
| 3 |  Chicago BullsCHICentral |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ TOR Wed 10/21 |
| 4 |  Brooklyn NetsBKNAtlantic |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs CHA Wed 10/21 |
| 5 |  Charlotte HornetsCHASoutheast |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ BKN Wed 10/21 |
| 6 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLECentral |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ PHI Thu 10/22 |
| Playoff cutoff (seeds 1-6) | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 |  Detroit PistonsDETCentral |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs BOS Tue 10/20 |
| 8 |  Indiana PacersINDCentral |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ NOP Wed 10/21 |
| 9 |  Miami HeatMIASoutheast |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs MIN Wed 10/21 |
| 10 |  Milwaukee BucksMILCentral |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ WAS Wed 10/21 |
| Play-in cutoff (seeds 7-10) | ||||||||||||||||
| 11 |  New York KnicksNYKAtlantic |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs PHI Tue 10/20 |
| 12 |  Orlando MagicORLSoutheast |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs ATL Wed 10/21 |
| 13 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHIAtlantic |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ NYK Tue 10/20 |
| 14 |  Toronto RaptorsTORAtlantic |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs CHI Wed 10/21 |
| 15 |  Washington WizardsWASSoutheast |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs MIL Wed 10/21 |
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | HOME | AWAY | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | DIFF | STRK | L5 | WCGB | PROJ | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dallas MavericksDALSouthwest |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ HOU Wed 10/21 |
| 2 |  Denver NuggetsDENNorthwest |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ OKC Thu 10/22 |
| 3 |  Golden State WarriorsGSWPacific |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ LAL Wed 10/21 |
| 4 |  Houston RocketsHOUSouthwest |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs DAL Wed 10/21 |
| 5 |  Los Angeles ClippersLACPacific |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs SAC Wed 10/21 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles LakersLALPacific |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs GSW Wed 10/21 |
| Playoff cutoff (seeds 1-6) | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEMSouthwest |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs UTA Wed 10/21 |
| 8 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMINNorthwest |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ MIA Wed 10/21 |
| 9 |  New Orleans PelicansNOPSouthwest |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs IND Wed 10/21 |
| 10 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKCNorthwest |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ SAS Tue 10/20 |
| Play-in cutoff (seeds 7-10) | ||||||||||||||||
| 11 |  Phoenix SunsPHXPacific |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ POR Wed 10/21 |
| 12 |  Portland Trail BlazersPORNorthwest |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs PHX Wed 10/21 |
| 13 |  Sacramento KingsSACPacific |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ LAC Wed 10/21 |
| 14 |  San Antonio SpursSASSouthwest |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | vs OKC Tue 10/20 |
| 15 |  Utah JazzUTANorthwest |
0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | @ MEM Wed 10/21 |
Legend
- #
- Playoff seed
- W
- Wins
- L
- Losses
- PCT
- Winning percentage
- HOME
- Home record
- AWAY
- Away record
- DIV
- Division record
- CONF
- Conference record
- PF
- Points for
- PA
- Points against
- DIFF
- Point differential
- STRK
- Current streak
- L5
- Last 5 games
- WCGB
- Games behind the last playoff spot (+ = games clear of the first team out)
- PROJ
- Projected final wins at the current rate
- NEXT
- Next game
Clinch tags
- x
- Clinched playoff berth
- p
- Clinched play-in spot
- z
- Clinched division
- *
- Clinched No. 1 seed and home-court advantage
- e
- Eliminated from playoff contention
- ▲ ▼
- Moved up or down since the last games
- Playoff cutoff after seed 6, play-in cutoff after seed 10
Standings are updated with the completion of each game. Clinch tags use wins-only maths and appear once a spot is mathematically settled.
How conference seeding works
This view shows how the playoff field would look if the season ended today. Seeds are by record only: 1 to 6 go straight to the playoffs, 7 to 10 enter the play-in tournament for the last two spots, and the two lines mark the playoff and play-in cutoffs. Division titles count only as tiebreakers.
NBA Conference standings FAQ
Who has the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference?
The season has not started; the Atlanta Hawks open the Eastern Conference order before the first games.
Who holds the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference?
The Milwaukee Bucks are the No. 10 seed at 0-0. The New York Knicks (0-0) are first outside the line.
Who has the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference?
The season has not started; the Dallas Mavericks open the Western Conference order before the first games.
Who holds the last playoff spot in the Western Conference?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the No. 10 seed at 0-0. The Phoenix Suns (0-0) are first outside the line.
How many teams from each conference make the NBA playoffs?
8. Seeds 1-6 qualify directly; seeds 7-10 play the play-in for the last two spots.
What do the two dashed lines mean?
The first, after seed 6, is the cutoff for a direct playoff spot. The second, after seed 10, is the play-in cutoff. Teams between the lines play the play-in tournament for the last two places.
Does a division winner get a top seed?
No. NBA seeds are by conference record; a division title counts only as a tiebreaker.
Updated ยท last result change Sep 11