The NBA is an international basketball league in North America. The league is divided into two divisions: Eastern Conference and Western Conference. A total of 30 teams play in the competition—29 from the United States and one from Canada. The top teams from each conference win the division. Four teams from each division qualify for the playoffs. Let us see the NBA standings today.
NBA Standings Today: Eastern Conference Standings
| Rank | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 62 | 15 | 0.805 | — | 8-2 | W2 |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | 57 | 20 | 0.740 | 5.0 | 7-3 | W1 |
| 3 | New York Knicks | 48 | 28 | 0.632 | 13.5 | 6-4 | L1 |
| 4 | Indiana Pacers | 46 | 31 | .597 | 16.0 | 5-5 | L2 |
| 5 | Detroit Pistons | 43 | 34 | 0.558 | 19.0 | 7-3 | W3 |
| 6 | Milwaukee Bucks | 42 | 34 | 0.553 | 19.5 | 6-4 | W2 |
| 7 | Orlando Magic | 38 | 40 | 0.487 | 24.5 | 4-6 | L1 |
| 8 | Atlanta Hawks | 36 | 40 | 0.474 | 25.5 | 5-5 | W2 |
| 9 | Chicago Bulls | 35 | 42 | 0.455 | 27.0 | 3-7 | L3 |
| 10 | Miami Heat | 35 | 42 | 0.455 | 27.0 | 4-6 | W1 |
| 11 | Toronto Raptors | 28 | 50 | 0.359 | 34.5 | 2-8 | L4 |
| 12 | Brooklyn Nets | 25 | 52 | 0.325 | 37.0 | 1-9 | L7 |
| 13 | Philadelphia 76ers | 23 | 54 | 0.299 | 39.0 | 3-7 | L1 |
| 14 | Charlotte Hornets | 19 | 58 | 0.247 | 43.0 | 2-8 | L5 |
| 15 | Washington Wizards | 17 | 60 | 0.221 | 45.0 | 1-9 | L6 |
NBA Standings Today: Western Conference Standings
| Rank | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 64 | 13 | 0.831 | — | 9-1 | L1 |
| 2 | Houston Rockets | 51 | 27 | 0.654 | 13.5 | 8-2 | W2 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Lakers | 47 | 30 | 0.610 | 17.0 | 5-5 | W1 |
| 4 | Denver Nuggets | 47 | 31 | 0.603 | 17.5 | 4-6 | L3 |
| 5 | Golden State Warriors | 46 | 31 | 0.597 | 18.0 | 7-3 | W5 |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 45 | 32 | 0.584 | 19.0 | 7-3 | W4 |
| 7 | LA Clippers | 45 | 32 | 0.584 | 19.0 | 8-2 | W3 |
| 8 | Memphis Grizzlies | 45 | 32 | 0.584 | 19.0 | 3-7 | W1 |
| 9 | Dallas Mavericks | 38 | 40 | 0.487 | 26.5 | 5-5 | L1 |
| 10 | Sacramento Kings | 37 | 40 | 0.481 | 27.0 | 3-7 | W1 |
| 11 | Phoenix Suns | 35 | 42 | 0.455 | 29.0 | 4-6 | L5 |
| 12 | Portland Trail Blazers | 34 | 44 | 0.436 | 30.5 | 5-5 | L1 |
| 13 | San Antonio Spurs | 32 | 45 | 0.416 | 32.0 | 4-6 | L1 |
| 14 | New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 56 | 0.273 | 43.0 | 3-7 | L2 |
| 15 | Utah Jazz | 16 | 62 | 0.205 | 48.5 | 1-9 | L8 |
As of now, five games remain in the regular season to get over. Moreover, a lot of teams still have the potential to make it to the playoffs. When we talk about sports, upsets are just. Especially, a lot is expected from the best teams. Yet it is tough to fulfill them.
When we talk about a team that has outperformed beyond their expectations, then they have to be the Detroit Pistons. According to the predictions, (20W-62L) was said to be their record. If we talk now, they have exceeded far beyond the expectations. On the other hand, it is the same with the Cleveland Cavaliers. They have been the best team in the Eastern Conference this season.
Teams qualified for the playoffs so far
Eastern Conference:
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Boston Celtics
- New York Knicks
- Indiana Pacers
- Detroit Pistons
Western Conference:
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Houston Rockets
Important Dates:
April 13, 2025 – Regular Season Ends
Final day of regular season games.
April 15–18, 2025 – Play-In Tournament
Teams ranked 7th–10th in each conference compete for playoff spots.
April 19, 2025 – NBA Playoffs Begin
Official start of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
June 5, 2025 – NBA Finals Begin
First game of the NBA Finals series.
