NBA Playoff Picture 2027: Seeds, Play-In Race & Clinching
2027 NBA Playoff Picture · Updated Nov 10
The Philadelphia 76ers (9-2) lead the East and the Los Angeles Lakers (10-2) lead the West. About 1076 games are left in the regular season, which ends on April 11, 2027.
Races to Watch
- East · No. 1 seed76ers 9-2Celtics 8-20.5 GB
- West · No. 1 seedLakers 10-2Spurs 9-20.5 GB
- East · No. 6 seedRaptors 5-5Cavaliers 5-60.5 GB
- West · No. 6 seedRockets 8-3Grizzlies 7-30.5 GB
- East · No. 10 seedHornets 4-7Pacers 3-81 GB
- West · No. 10 seedNuggets 5-4Pelicans 4-72 GB
Leader on top, chaser below; GB = games between them.
2027 NBA Playoff Picture Analysis: This Week's Biggest Moves
Updated November 9, 2026 · from the standings after every game this week
East
The 76ers lead at 9-2, ahead of the Celtics at 8-2. The Hawks went 4-0 over the last 7 days.
West
The Lakers lead at 9-2, ahead of the Spurs at 8-2. The Lakers went 4-0 over the last 7 days.
Play-In Bubble
In the East the Cavaliers hold No. 7, 0.5 games behind No. 6; in the West the Grizzlies hold No. 7, 0.5 games behind No. 6.
Clinch Watch
No team has clinched yet; the race is still open for every team.
Eastern Conference Playoff Picture
| Seed | Team | W-L | PCT | GB | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 9-2 | .818 | – | 71 | |
| 2 |  Boston CelticsCeltics | 8-2 | .800 | – | 72 | |
| 3 |  Detroit PistonsPistons | 7-3 | .700 | – | 72 | |
| 4 |  Atlanta HawksHawks | 7-5 | .583 | – | 70 | |
| 5 |  New York KnicksKnicks | 5-4 | .556 | – | 73 | |
| 6 |  Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 5-5 | .500 | – | 72 | |
| Playoff line · 7-10 go to the Play-In | ||||||
| 7 |  Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers | 5-6 | .455 | 0.5 | 71 | |
| 8 |  Miami HeatHeat | 4-6 | .400 | 1.0 | 72 | |
| 9 |  Washington WizardsWizards | 4-7 | .364 | 1.5 | 71 | |
| 10 |  Charlotte HornetsHornets | 4-7 | .364 | 1.5 | 71 | |
| Play-In line | ||||||
| 11 |  Indiana PacersPacers | 3-8 | .273 | 1.0 | 71 | |
| 12 |  Orlando MagicMagic | 2-7 | .222 | 1.0 | 73 | |
| 13 |  Brooklyn NetsNets | 2-8 | .200 | 1.5 | 72 | |
| 14 |  Chicago BullsBulls | 1-8 | .111 | 2.0 | 73 | |
| 15 |  Milwaukee BucksBucks | 1-9 | .100 | 2.5 | 72 | |
Western Conference Playoff Picture
| Seed | Team | W-L | PCT | GB | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Los Angeles LakersLakers | 10-2 | .833 | – | 70 | |
| 2 |  San Antonio SpursSpurs | 9-2 | .818 | – | 71 | |
| 3 |  Oklahoma City ThunderThunder | 8-2 | .800 | – | 72 | |
| 4 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves | 8-3 | .727 | – | 71 | |
| 5 |  Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 8-3 | .727 | – | 71 | |
| 6 |  Houston RocketsRockets | 8-3 | .727 | – | 71 | |
| Playoff line · 7-10 go to the Play-In | ||||||
| 7 |  Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 7-3 | .700 | 0.5 | 72 | |
| 8 |  Portland Trail BlazersTrail Blazers | 6-3 | .667 | 1.0 | 73 | |
| 9 |  Dallas MavericksMavericks | 7-4 | .636 | 1.0 | 71 | |
| 10 |  Denver NuggetsNuggets | 5-4 | .556 | 2.0 | 73 | |
| Play-In line | ||||||
| 11 |  New Orleans PelicansPelicans | 4-7 | .364 | 2.0 | 71 | |
| 12 |  Phoenix SunsSuns | 3-6 | .333 | 2.0 | 73 | |
| 13 |  Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 2-7 | .222 | 3.0 | 73 | |
| 14 |  Utah JazzJazz | 1-9 | .100 | 4.5 | 72 | |
| 15 |  Sacramento KingsKings | 1-9 | .100 | 4.5 | 72 | |
2026-27 · GB = games behind the No. 6 seed (seeds 7-10) or the No. 10 seed (11-15). Clinched and eliminated are counted from games left; ties follow the NBA tiebreakers, so a seed can still move.
2027 NBA Playoff Picture FAQ
How many teams make the NBA playoffs?
Sixteen: the top six teams in each conference qualify directly, and two more per conference come through the Play-In Tournament.
How does the Play-In Tournament work?
Seeds 7 and 8 play each other; the winner is the No. 7 seed. The loser hosts the winner of 9 vs. 10, and that game decides the No. 8 seed.
When does the 2026-27 NBA regular season end?
On April 11, 2027.
Who leads the Eastern Conference?
The Philadelphia 76ers, at 9-2.
Who leads the Western Conference?
The Los Angeles Lakers, at 10-2.
Has any team clinched a playoff spot yet?
Not yet. A team clinches when the No. 7 team can no longer catch it in the games left.
Full records for all 30 teams are on the NBA standings page. Seeds 7 to 10 continue in the NBA Play-In Tournament, and the final 16 teams move into the NBA playoff bracket and the playoff schedule.