The NBA’s latest standings, updated through games played Sunday, Dec. 10, place the Oklahoma City Thunder at a league-leading 23-1 and the Detroit Pistons first in the Eastern Conference at 19-5.
Eastern Conference
1. Detroit Pistons – 19-5, GB 0
2. New York Knicks – 17-7, GB 2
3. Boston Celtics – 15-9, GB 4
4. Orlando Magic – 15-10, GB 4.5
5. Toronto Raptors – 15-11, GB 5
6. Philadelphia 76ers – 13-10, GB 5.5
7. Cleveland Cavaliers – 14-11, GB 5.5
8. Miami Heat – 14-11, GB 5.5
9. Atlanta Hawks – 14-11, GB 5.5
10. Milwaukee Bucks – 10-15, GB 9.5
11. Chicago Bulls – 9-14, GB 9.5
12. Charlotte Hornets – 7-17, GB 12
13. Brooklyn Nets – 6-17, GB 12.5
14. Indiana Pacers – 6-18, GB 13
15. Washington Wizards – 3-19, GB 15
Western Conference
1. Oklahoma City Thunder – 23-1, GB 0
2. Los Angeles Lakers – 17-6, GB 5.5
3. Denver Nuggets – 17-6, GB 5.5
4. Houston Rockets – 15-6, GB 6.5
5. San Antonio Spurs – 16-7, GB 6.5
6. Minnesota Timberwolves – 15-9, GB 8
7. Phoenix Suns – 14-10, GB 9
8. Golden State Warriors – 13-12, GB 10.5
9. Memphis Grizzlies – 11-13, GB 12
10. Portland Trail Blazers – 9-15, GB 14
11. Dallas Mavericks – 9-16, GB 14.5
12. Utah Jazz – 8-15, GB 14.5
13. Sacramento Kings – 6-18, GB 17
14. Los Angeles Clippers – 6-18, GB 17
15. New Orleans Pelicans – 3-22, GB 20.5
These records reflect each team’s position as of Dec. 10, with games-behind (GB) indicating the distance from the conference leader.
Source: Hoops Wire