As a result, any table you see is unofficial since it is not used in the regular season record. Data used to build up our table is from final scores through Oct 6, 2026, ~12:00 PM PHT from NBA.com's league schedule. 7 games have been played, thus each of the 14 teams listed played one game. The Lakers-Kings game was still underway and hasn't been scored yet. Don't see your team here? They are not listed because they have not played.
| Team | W | L | PF | PA | Result |
| Detroit Pistons | 1 | 0 | 109 | 107 | Beat Suns 109-107 |
| Miami Heat | 1 | 0 | 129 | 105 | Beat Raptors 129-105 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 1 | 0 | 120 | 97 | Beat Knicks 120-97 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 0 | 1 | 123 | 132 | Lost to Grizzlies 123-132 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 0 | 1 | 97 | 116 | Lost to Timberwolves 97-116 |
| New York Knicks | 0 | 1 | 97 | 120 | Lost to 76ers 97-120 |
| Toronto Raptors | 0 | 1 | 105 | 129 | Lost to Heat 105-129 |
| Team | W | L | PF | PA | Result |
| LA Clippers | 1 | 0 | 104 | 101 | Beat Warriors 104-101 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 1 | 0 | 132 | 123 | Beat Hawks 132-123 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 1 | 0 | 116 | 97 | Beat Bucks 116-97 |
| Utah Jazz | 1 | 0 | 109 | 97 | Beat Nuggets 109-97 |
| Denver Nuggets | 0 | 1 | 97 | 109 | Lost to Jazz 97-109 |
| Golden State Warriors | 0 | 1 | 101 | 104 | Lost to Clippers 101-104 |
| Phoenix Suns | 0 | 1 | 107 | 109 | Lost to Pistons 107-109 |
PF = points for, PA = points against. Records are only a 'snapshot' and are one game deep. This table is updated on a game day basis.
Mostly, no. Preseason record is a snapshot of a team playing in experiment mode. It depends on who wore the suit, how long they were in it, and what they were testing the coach was trying. One of the biggest misconceptions fans have is to consider it as a power ranking.
The preseason track record is a poor predictor of the regular season success, and there are many examples. The first seven 2026 games illustrate what records are like, however: the margin of error went from 2 points (Detroit 109, Phoenix 107) to 24 points (Miami 129, Toronto 105) and the average was just around 13.All the first seven 2026 games illustrate what records are like, however, with margins from 2 points (Detroit 109, Phoenix 107) to 24 points (Miami 129, Toronto 105) and an average of about 13 points. In a few games it was a quarter by reserves that made the difference. If you wish to do this yourself, compare the record of a few previous seasons at the end of the preseason with the record at the end of the regular season.
For background on how the league structures its seasons, see the NBA overview on Wikipedia.
These indicators are far more useful to learn a lesson on if you're looking to learn something real from the preseason, unlike some winning or losing numbers.
Preseason records can serve as a tiebreaker, but they don't form the basis of a bet. The best way to think about treating them, is treating them as one little piece of context among many.
First check out the box scores before you use a record to wager on. Did the 3-0 team have men in the field 30 minutes each night, or did they beat the other team's reserves? A number is information only when it is in the context.
The reason is that a hot preseason start make for easy-made headlines, and sportsbooks know it. If the price drops on a team due to a flawless record and you're thinking that's a good thing, then the value might already have been lost.
Preseason records are very small samples and often are rotated in ways that are far cry from the regular season. Stakes should not be raised when a team is 1-0 or 3-0 and they should not be decreased when it is 0-0, so that your stake size is determined by your budget, and never exceed what you would like to lose. The outcome of a result or record is never guaranteed.
The regular-season record (over/under) we're not promising for that list but we did not see them. These are the odds that are not fixed in this article, and will change, so find out the current odds by checking on the site. If you have futures, hold them until the market decides which way to go and then stick to a number that is not too big to move aside for the season.
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Looking for particular shots and perspectives? Check out our NBA pre-season predictions page. See the NBA odds before the season, too.
Records are updated each day during the exhibition season. This page will be updated following each game day with the date of the update indicated, and you will note where a result was impacted by the placement of a star, or by significant injury noted.
Standings are a weak signal, the real information resides in the box score. Here is a quick and consistent method of using it.
After a few times, you will discover that a few minutes of box scores reading is less than a team's 'record'. Because it is imperative you do, since that's our backup option.
Instead of scoring teams by record, score them down these 4 questions. Advanced statistics are not necessary, just details.
| Question | What to look for | Positive sign |
| Health | Are key players available and moving well? | Stars play full planned minutes without setbacks. |
| Chemistry | Do new and returning players fit together? | Better ball movement and fewer defensive miscommunications. |
| Development | Are young players improving? | Rookies earn bigger roles over several games. |
| Identity | Does the team have a clear style? | Consistent pace, shot profile and defensive scheme. |
The combination of all four boxes and a mediocre record is typically a stronger team than the perfect record with all the minutes on the bench and all the contests against soft opponents.
Each season a team wins or loses every exhibition game, the news follows. The reasons are typically mundane: players from that depth were on the bench for the rest of the teams, the schedule was particularly tough, or it was just a bad run of form for key rotation players. Those statistics are conversation starters, but they are not necessarily a sign that a team has a chance to compete for the title or be a lottery team.
For every winless team or perfect record during the preseason, ask three questions: Who played for each team? What did the coach want to accomplish? Matchups.What were the opponents? The answers will reveal much more than the win/loss column.
If you are using an unofficial standings table, there are two columns that are more important than the win-loss record. Rarely do preseason teams play the same number of games, so win percentage makes teams even when playing different amounts of games. Point Differential is a faster indicator of how a team played and is the average margin of victory or loss, but it too can be skewed by garbage time and playing with lots of benches.
| Column | What it tells you | Watch out for |
| Win % | Records on an even footing | Tiny sample sizes |
| Avg. points for | Offensive pace and output | Fast pace inflates the number |
| Avg. points against | Defensive results | Weaker opposition lowers it |
| Point differential | Overall margin | Blowouts by reserves |
The pre-season is a time when fantasy players scour for game picks. This is because the minutes and usage rates are not irrelevant for them. If a player has more impact in the preseason, perhaps he's a good value in drafts and if he's eased in slowly, he might still be a safe bet for a full season. Use the box scores, and ignore the standings.
Others take advantage of the preseason to fine-tune their understanding of the big picture markets, like wins totals and conference winners. In moderation, that makes sense, and provided it is information that is solid: a massive injury, a confirmed rotation change or a new tactical identity. Having a good preseason record is not sufficient to justify changing a longterm opinion.
No, in general, preseason games are not counted towards the official standings and the league uses only official regular season games to determine standings. Unofficial tables are created by third party sites and fans.
No. Do not affect the regular season record, playoff seeding and tiebreakers.
It's possible, but not a very effective strategy on its own since records are influenced by rest and rotations. They can be used in conjunction with minutes, injuries and matchup details.
That is subject to interpretation. Consider rotations behind the results as records favor teams that started with starters or played against weaker opponents.
