Central
Eastern Conference
ESPN standings data retrieved October 6, 2026. NBA comparisons use the completed 2025–26 regular season. Each upcoming fixture labels preseason or regular-season status.
| Order | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Detroit Pistons | 60-22 |
| 2 |  Cleveland Cavaliers | 52-30 |
| 3 |  Milwaukee Bucks | 32-50 |
| 4 |  Chicago Bulls | 31-51 |
| 5 |  Indiana Pacers | 19-63 |
Ordered by winning percentage, then wins; alphabetical when level. This display order does not determine official playoff tiebreakers.