This page keeps the entire 2026-27 NBA standings picture in one place: full conference and division tables, the play-in and playoff seeding picture, and a printable tracker you can fill in by hand. The regular season tipped off Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and these tables refresh as results come in. Records here update daily through the season, so you can check the East and West races, the play-in cut line, and games back any morning. The first regular-season results post after opening night on October 20.
Quick Facts
- Season tips off: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (Celtics at Pistons, 76ers at Knicks, Thunder at Spurs on NBC)
- Teams: 30, split into the Eastern and Western Conference, three divisions each
- Playoff field: Top 6 in each conference clinch outright; seeds 7 through 10 enter the Play-In Tournament
- NBA Cup final: December 11, 2026 in Indianapolis
- Christmas Day: Five games on December 25, 2026
- Updated: November 14, 2026 (through November 13 games)
Eastern Conference Standings
Atlantic Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 10 | 2 | .833 | – | W5 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 10 | 3 | .769 | 0.5 | W1 |
| New York Knicks | 6 | 6 | .500 | 4.0 | L2 |
| Toronto Raptors | 5 | 7 | .417 | 5.0 | L3 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 3 | 8 | .273 | 6.5 | W1 |
Central Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 8 | 3 | .727 | – | W2 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 6 | 7 | .462 | 3.0 | L1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.0 | W2 |
| Chicago Bulls | 2 | 9 | .182 | 6.0 | W1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 1 | 12 | .077 | 8.0 | L9 |
Southeast Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 7 | 6 | .538 | – | L2 |
| Miami Heat | 6 | 6 | .500 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Orlando Magic | 5 | 7 | .417 | 1.5 | W3 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 4 | 8 | .333 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Washington Wizards | 4 | 9 | .308 | 3.0 | L6 |
Western Conference Standings
Northwest Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 9 | 3 | .750 | – | W5 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 9 | 3 | .750 | – | W3 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 8 | 5 | .615 | 1.5 | L3 |
| Denver Nuggets | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2.0 | W1 |
| Utah Jazz | 1 | 12 | .077 | 8.5 | L11 |
Pacific Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 11 | 2 | .846 | – | W7 |
| Golden State Warriors | 8 | 5 | .615 | 3.0 | L2 |
| Phoenix Suns | 5 | 6 | .455 | 5.0 | W2 |
| LA Clippers | 3 | 8 | .273 | 7.0 | W1 |
| Sacramento Kings | 1 | 11 | .083 | 9.5 | L5 |
Southwest Division
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 11 | 2 | .846 | – | W11 |
| Houston Rockets | 10 | 3 | .769 | 1.0 | W3 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 8 | 4 | .667 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 7 | 5 | .583 | 3.5 | L1 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 4 | 9 | .308 | 7.0 | L5 |
Play-In and Playoff Picture
The NBA seeds its playoff field by overall conference record, not by division, so the division tables above feed one combined seed list in each conference. The top six teams in each conference clinch a playoff berth outright. Seeds seven through ten play in the Play-In Tournament: the 7-seed hosts the 8-seed with the winner taking the 7-spot, the 9-seed hosts the 10-seed in an elimination game, and the loser of the 7-vs-8 game then hosts the winner of the 9-vs-10 game for the final 8-seed. The four first-round series in each conference are then set as 1-vs-8, 2-vs-7, 3-vs-6, and 4-vs-5.
Once the season is underway, this section will track the live seed order in both conferences, the play-in cut line, and the tiebreaker notes that decide close races.
Printable NBA Standings Tracker
Want to track the race on paper? Download the printable 2026-27 NBA standings tracker below. It lists all 30 teams by division with blank columns for wins, losses, and games back, so you can keep your own running tally all season.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026-27 NBA regular season start?
Opening night is Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with a three-game slate on NBC: the Celtics at the Pistons, the 76ers at the Knicks, and the Thunder at the Spurs.
How many teams make the NBA playoffs?
Sixteen teams reach the playoffs, eight from each conference. The top six seeds in each conference qualify directly, and the final two spots per conference are decided by the Play-In Tournament among the 7 through 10 seeds.
How does the NBA Play-In Tournament work?
The 7-seed hosts the 8-seed, and the winner becomes the 7-seed. The 9-seed hosts the 10-seed in a win-or-go-home game. The loser of the 7-vs-8 game then hosts the winner of the 9-vs-10 game, and that winner takes the 8-seed.
Are NBA playoff seeds based on division or conference?
Seeds are based on overall conference record. Winning a division does not guarantee a top seed, so a team can win its division and still be seeded below a non-division-winner with a better record.
How often is this page updated?
Daily through the regular season. Win-loss records, win percentage, games back, and streaks refresh each morning so the conference and division tables stay current.
