How many conferences are in the NBA?

How many conferences are in the NBA?

two conferences There are currently 30 teams in the NBA. The league is divided up into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. The Eastern conference has three divisions called Atlantic, Central, and Southeast. The Western conference also has three divisions, which are the Northwest, Pacific, and Southwest.

Who is 1st in the Eastern Conference NBA?

Brooklyn Eastern

	Team	Conf Record against conference opponents
1	Brooklyn	17-6
2	Chicago	12-7
3	Milwaukee	15-9

What conference is the Bulls?

Eastern Conference Chicago Bulls/Lega

What are the two conferences in the NBA?

The Western Conference is one of two conferences that make up the National Basketball Association (NBA), the other being the Eastern Conference.

Who is the founder of NBA?

James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 so his YMCA students could play an indoor game during the winter. On Aug. 3, 1949, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and National Basketball League (NBL) merged to form the NBA, headed by elected president Maurice Podoloff.

What team has the best record in the NBA?

the Golden State Warriors The best single regular season record was recorded by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season. In that season, the Warriors recorded 73 wins and 9 losses with a winning percentage of . 890, eclipsing the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls, though the Bulls went on to win the Eastern Conference and the NBA championship.

What conference is the Lakers in?

Western Conference Los Angeles Lakers/Lega

Which NBA team is the best?

• 1) Golden State Warriors. From Bleacher Report: "The Dubs are so dominant people are asking if the NBA should take action. ... 2) Boston Celtics. From Bleacher Report: "The Boston Celtics aren't fair. ... 3) Houston Rockets. ... 4) Philadelphia 76ers. ... 5) Oklahoma City Thunder. ... 6) Utah Jazz. ... 7) Los Angeles Lakers. ... 8) Toronto Raptors. ... 9) Denver Nuggets. ... 10) New Orleans Pelicans. ...

What is a conference in NBA?

• NBA Conference Finals. The National Basketball Association Conference Finals are the Eastern and Western championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA), a major professional basketball league in North America. The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).

What teams are still in the playoffs?

• Tampa Bay (8-5)
• Seattle Seahawks (9-4)
• Arizona Cardinals (7-6)
• Minnesota Vikings (6-7)
• Chicago Bears (6-7)
• New York Giants (5-8)
• Detroit Lions (5-8)
• San Francisco 49ers (5-8)
• Philadelphia Eagles (4-8-1)
• Carolina Panthers (4-9)

What NBA teams are in the Western Conference?

• Dallas Mavericks. The city of Dallas,Texas,was given a chance to get an NBA team in 1980 when Don Carter,the owner of Home Interiors and Gifts,successfully negotiated ...
• Denver Nuggets. ...
• Golden State Warriors. ...
• Houston Rockets. ...
• Los Angeles Clippers. ...
• Los Angeles Lakers. ...
• Memphis Grizzlies. ...
• Minnesota Timberwolves. ...
• New Orleans Pelicans. ...
• Oklahoma City Thunder. ...