The NBA is divided into two leagues, the Eastern League and the Western League. Each league has 15 teams. After the regular season, the top eight teams will advance to the playoffs. ?
1. The Eastern Division consists of three divisions, each with five teams:
Atlantic Division: new york Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers.
Central Division: Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls.
Southeast Division: Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets.
2. The 2.NBA Western Conference consists of three divisions, each with five teams. They are:
Northwest Division: Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Portland Trailblazers, Oklahoma Thunder;
Pacific Division: Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers;
Southwest Division: San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans.
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Ranking rules:
Teams are ranked from high to low in the regular season according to winning percentage. When teams have the same records, they need to consider the situation separately.
In the first case, when the gap between the two teams is the same, they will be ranked according to the following criteria:
1, the record is good in the front;
2. The champion of the division is at the top of the list;
3. The party with the highest winning rate in the division (only applicable to the two teams belonging to the same division);
4. Those with high winning percentage rank high in their respective leagues;
5. The top eight teams in the league have a high winning rate;
6. The top eight teams in another league have the highest winning rate;
7. Those with high gains and losses are in the front;
8. Draw lots to decide.
In the second case, when the difference between the victories of three or more teams is the same, they will be ranked according to the following criteria:
1, division champion is in the front;
2. The participating teams have good records with each other;
3. The party with the highest winning rate in the division (only applicable to the two teams belonging to the same division);
3. Those with high winning percentage rank high in their respective leagues;
4. The top eight teams in the league have a high winning rate;
5. The top eight teams in another league have the highest winning rate;
6. Those with high gains and losses are in the front;
7. Draw lots to decide.
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