The reigning champion Celtics appear settled into the second spot in the Eastern Conference, but they have a significant game coming up in late March.
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There are just 18 days and 143 games left in the regular season.
While some of these games will have little impact, many carry significant implications. Up to 21 teams are still fighting for playoff spots or positions in the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, with the Portland Trail Blazers having a slight chance of securing the ninth or tenth seed in the Western Conference.
As of Wednesday, there are 14 teams boasting winning records—six from the East and eight from the West—and all 14 are at least eight games above .500. Below are some insights and statistics regarding their performances against each other, upcoming schedules over the next 18 days, and crucial games to keep an eye on.
Note: A “rest advantage” game indicates one team played the previous day while the other did not.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Are the Cavaliers poised for a deep playoff run, or is their recent four-game losing streak a red flag?
The Eastern Conference has two prominent championship contenders, and anticipation is building for a potential Cavaliers-Celtics clash in the conference finals. However, teams ranked 3-6 in the standings could also prove to be formidable challengers…
Top Teams’ Records & Performance
| Team | Games Played (GP) | Wins (W) | Losses (L) | Winning Percentage (PCT) | Net Rating (NetRtg) | Rank | Remaining Games (Rem.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 15 | 12 | 3 | .800 | +7.2 | 2 | 5 |
| Boston | 17 | 12 | 5 | .706 | +8.3 | 1 | 1 |
| Indiana | 16 | 8 | 8 | .500 | -4.6 | 5 | 2 |
| New York | 13 | 5 | 8 | .385 | +0.0 | 3 | 5 |
| Milwaukee | 15 | 5 | 10 | .333 | -4.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Detroit | 16 | 4 | 12 | .250 | -6.4 | 6 | 4 |
NetRtg = Point differential per 100 possessions
Rem. = Remaining games facing the top six teams.
