Cumulative inter-conference record
East vs West
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Standings Over Time
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East
Games over .500 through ~48 games played
Western Conference
West
Games over .500 through ~48 games played
Head-to-Head Records
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Every team vs every team
FAQ
How do NBA standings change over time during a season?
NBA standings are highly dynamic, especially early in the season when a few wins or losses can dramatically shift a team's position. As the 82-game season progresses, standings tend to stabilize as sample sizes grow. These graphs capture that evolution, showing which teams started hot, which improved mid-season, and which faded down the stretch.
What does "games over .500" mean?
Games over .500 is simply wins minus losses. A team with a 15-10 record is +5 (five games over .500), while a team at 8-12 is -4 (four games under .500). This metric makes it easy to compare teams regardless of how many games they've played.
How often are these graphs updated?
We update all NBA graphs weekly, typically on Tuesdays. This cadence captures meaningful movement in the standings while keeping the archive manageable. Each week's snapshot is preserved so you can see how the season unfolded over time.
Which conference is better, East or West?
Our East vs West graph tracks this throughout the season by showing the cumulative inter-conference record. Check the graph to see which conference is currently winning the head-to-head battle.