NBA standings today: what the table shows
Kabayan, NBA standings show results already played, not a prediction of the champion. For today’s NBA standings (people also search “today NBA standings”), open the official table on NBA.com and check three things first: the season (2026–27), the competition (regular season, not preseason or the NBA Cup) and the conference. The dated standings tables show the latest verified snapshot, rather than a continuously updating live feed. The separate teaching examples use fictional teams to explain the columns. For the West and East tables in detail, see NBA Western Conference standings.
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 10 | 2 | .833 | - | W5 |
| 2 | Philadelphia 76ers | 10 | 3 | .769 | 0.5 | W1 |
| 3 | Detroit Pistons | 8 | 3 | .727 | 1.5 | W2 |
| 4 | Atlanta Hawks | 7 | 5 | .583 | 3 | L1 |
| 5 | New York Knicks | 6 | 5 | .545 | 3.5 | L1 |
| 6 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 6 | 6 | .500 | 4 | W1 |
| 7 | Miami Heat | 5 | 6 | .455 | 4.5 | W2 |
| 8 | Toronto Raptors | 5 | 7 | .417 | 5 | L3 |
| 9 | Orlando Magic | 4 | 7 | .364 | 5.5 | W2 |
| 10 | Charlotte Hornets | 4 | 8 | .333 | 6 | L1 |
| 11 | Indiana Pacers | 4 | 8 | .333 | 6 | W1 |
| 12 | Washington Wizards | 4 | 9 | .308 | 6.5 | L6 |
| 13 | Brooklyn Nets | 3 | 8 | .273 | 6.5 | W1 |
| 14 | Chicago Bulls | 1 | 9 | .100 | 8 | L8 |
| 15 | Milwaukee Bucks | 1 | 11 | .083 | 9 | L8 |
playoff places (1–6) play-in (7–10) · Source: ESPN
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles Lakers | 11 | 2 | .846 | - | W7 |
| 2 | San Antonio Spurs | 10 | 2 | .833 | 0.5 | W10 |
| 3 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 9 | 3 | .750 | 1.5 | W5 |
| 4 | Houston Rockets | 9 | 3 | .750 | 1.5 | W2 |
| 5 | Portland Trail Blazers | 8 | 3 | .727 | 2 | W2 |
| 6 | Golden State Warriors | 8 | 4 | .667 | 2.5 | L1 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 8 | 4 | .667 | 2.5 | L2 |
| 8 | Memphis Grizzlies | 7 | 4 | .636 | 3 | L1 |
| 9 | Denver Nuggets | 6 | 4 | .600 | 3.5 | W1 |
| 10 | Dallas Mavericks | 7 | 5 | .583 | 3.5 | L1 |
| 11 | Phoenix Suns | 5 | 6 | .455 | 5 | W2 |
| 12 | New Orleans Pelicans | 4 | 8 | .333 | 6.5 | L4 |
| 13 | LA Clippers | 2 | 8 | .200 | 7.5 | L1 |
| 14 | Sacramento Kings | 1 | 10 | .091 | 9 | L4 |
| 15 | Utah Jazz | 1 | 11 | .083 | 9.5 | L10 |
playoff places (1–6) play-in (7–10) · Source: ESPN
Wins, losses and winning percentage
Winning percentage is wins divided by games played. Teams can have played a different number of games, so compare percentages, not raw wins.
| Team (fictional) | W-L | Games | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour | 12-8 | 20 | .600 |
| Summit | 13-9 | 22 | .591 |
| River | 10-10 | 20 | .500 |
| Valley | 9-11 | 20 | .450 |
Summit has more wins but ranks below Harbour. And a short record needs caution: 6-2 and 60-20 are both 75%, but the second tells you far more. Kaya sa simula ng season, huwag munang mag-conclude.
Games back (GB), explained
Games back measures the distance to a reference team, usually the leader: add the difference in wins to the difference in losses, then divide by two.
| Moment | Leader | Challenger | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now | 20-10 | 18-11 | (2 + 1) ÷ 2 = 1.5 |
| Challenger wins, leader idle | 20-10 | 19-11 | 1.0 |
| Challenger loses instead | 20-10 | 18-12 | 2.0 |
The half game appears because the two teams have played a different number of games. Also check what GB is measured against: two games behind the leader is not the same as two games from a playoff place.
NBA playoff standings: the qualification lines
| Conference place | Route |
|---|---|
| 1st to 6th | Direct playoff place |
| 7th to 10th | Play-In for the 7th and 8th seeds |
| 11th to 15th | Season over |
So 7th in the table isn’t yet the 7th playoff seed: that team still has a Play-In game. When you read the NBA playoff standings, name both the place and what it means, for example “8th, in a Play-In position”.
Tie-breakers
When teams finish level, the NBA applies an ordered list of tie-break procedures, published on its official standings page, with separate rules for two-team and multi-team ties. Head-to-head matters, but “we beat them last week” doesn’t settle every tie. For a real tie, follow the official criteria in order.
NBA scores and standings together
A result only matters once you see what it changed. Check the NBA scores first, then the table. A win in March in a tight Play-In race moves a team much more than the same win in November. Next games are on the NBA schedule.
2026 NBA standings: which season?
“NBA standings 2026” or “NBA standing 2026” can mean two seasons: 2025–26, which ended with the 2026 playoffs, or 2026–27, which started in October 2026. Always check the season label at the top of the table before comparing.
Standing NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League in July has its own standings and results. They don’t count toward the regular season, so read them separately.
Standings and odds (21+)
Standings drive playoff and conference-winner markets. A strong record today doesn’t guarantee a playoff run. If you’re 21 or older, see our NBA odds guide and ArenaPlus NBA live, and read our responsible gambling page.
Quick answers
How do I read NBA standing today?
Check the season and conference, then winning percentage and games back.
Which places reach the Play-In?
7th to 10th in each conference.
Tara, check where your team stands. Laban, Pinoy fan!