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How Are NBA Teams Split into Divisions?

As many NBA fans know there are two conferences in the NBA however, what some NBA fans may not be aware of are the divisions which make up these conferences. The Eastern Conference is made up of the Atlantic Division, Central Division and South East Division. Whereas, the Western Conference is made up of the Pacific Division, North West Division and South West Division. A table of the divisions and the teams which a re in them are below.

NBA DivisionNBA Team
Atlantic DivisionBoston Celtics
Atlantic DivisionBrooklyn Nets
Atlantic DivisionNew York Knicks
Atlantic DivisionPhilidelphia 76rs
Atlantic DivisionToronto Raptors
Central DivisionChicago Bulls
Central DivisionCleveland Cavaliers
Central DivisionDetriot Pistons
Central DivisionIndiana Pacers
Central DivisionMilwaulke Bucks
Northwest DivisionDenver Nuggets
Northwest DivisionMinnestoa Timberwolves
Northwest DivisionOklahoma City Thunder
Northwest DivisionPortland Trailblazers
Northwest DivisionUtah Jazz
Pacific DivisionGolden State Warriors
Pacific DivisionLA Clippers
Pacific DivisionLos Angeles Lakers
Pacific DivisionPhoenix Suns
Pacific DivisionSacramento Kings
Southeast DivisionAtlanta Hawks
Southeast DivisionCharotte Hornets
Southeast DivisionMiami Heat
Southeast DivisionOrlando Magic
Southeast DivisionWashington Wizards
Southwest DivisionDallas Mavericks
Southwest DivisionHouston Rockets
Southwest DivisionMemphis Grizzlies
Southwest DivisionNew Orleans Pelicans
Southwest DivisionSan Antonio Spurs

We take a look at what NBA division each team is in and who they will play during the season.

What division are the Celtics in?

The Celtics are in the Atlantic Division. The other teams in the Atlantic Division are the Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philidelphia 76rs and Toronto Raptors. The Celtics will play each team in the Atlantic Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Nets in?

The Nets are in the Atlantic Division. The other teams in the Atlantic Division are the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philidelphia 76rs and Toronto Raptors. The Nets will play each team in the Atlantic Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Knicks in?

The Knicks are in the Atlantic Division. The other teams in the Atlantic Division are the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Philidelphia 76rs and Toronto Raptors. The Knicks will play each team in the Atlantic Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the 76rs in?

The 76rs are in the Atlantic Division. The other teams in the Atlantic Division are the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. The 76rs will play each team in the Atlantic Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Raptors in?

The Raptors are in the Atlantic Division. The other teams in the Atlantic Division are the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Philidelphia 76rs. The Raptors will play each team in the Atlantic Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

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What division are the Bulls in?

The Bulls are in the Central Division. The other teams in the Central Division are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. The Bulls will play each team in the Central Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Cavaliers in?

The Cavaliers are in the Central Division. The other teams in the Central Division are the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. The Cavaliers will play each team in the Central Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Pistons in?

The Pistons are in the Central Division. The other teams in the Central Division are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. The Pistons will play each team in the Central Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Pacers in?

The Pacers are in the Central Division. The other teams in the Central Division are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. The Pacers will play each team in the Central Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

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What division are the Bucks in?

The Bucks are in the Central Division. The other teams in the Central Division are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls. The Bucks will play each team in the Central Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Nuggets in?

The Nuggets are in the Northwest Division. The other teams in the Northwest Division are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trailblazers and Utah Jazz. The Nuggets will play each team in the Northwest Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Timberwolves in?

The Timberwolves are in the Northwest Division. The other teams in the Northwest Division are the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trailblazers and Utah Jazz. The Timberwolves will play each team in the Northwest Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Thunder in?

The Thunder are in the Northwest Division. The other teams in the Northwest Division are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trailblazers and Utah Jazz. The Thunder will play each team in the Northwest Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Trailblazers in?

The Trailblazers are in the Northwest Division. The other teams in the Northwest Division are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz. The Trailblazers will play each team in the Northwest Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

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What division are the Jazz in?

The Jazz are in the Northwest Division. The other teams in the Northwest Division are the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trailblazers and Denver Nuggets. The Jazz will play each team in the Northwest Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Warriors in?

The Warriors are in the Pacific Division. The other teams in the Pacific Division are the LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. The Warriors will play each team in the Pacific Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Clippers in?

The Clippers are in the Pacific Division. The other teams in the Pacific Division are the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. The Clippers will play each team in the Pacific Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Lakers in?

The Lakers are in the Pacific Division. The other teams in the Pacific Division are the LA Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. The Lakers will play each team in the Pacific Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

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What division are the Suns in?

The Suns are in the Pacific Division. The other teams in the Pacific Division are the LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. The Suns will play each team in the Pacific Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Kings in?

The Kings are in the Pacific Division. The other teams in the Pacific Division are the LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. The Kings will play each team in the Pacific Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Hawks in?

The Hawks are in the Southeast Division. The other teams in the Southeast Division are the Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. The Hawks will play each team in the Southeast Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Hornets in?

The Hornets are in the Southeast Division. The other teams in the Southeast Division are the Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. The Hornets will play each team in the Southeast Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

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What division are the Heat in?

The Heat are in the Southeast Division. The other teams in the Southeast Division are the Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. The Heat will play each team in the Southeast Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Magic in?

The Magic are in the Southeast Division. The other teams in the Southeast Division are the Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. The Magic will play each team in the Southeast Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Wizards in?

The Wizards are in the Southeast Division. The other teams in the Southeast Division are the Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks. The Wizards will play each team in the Southeast Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

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What division are the Mavericks in?

The Mavericks are in the Southwest Division. The other teams in the Southwest Division are the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. The Mavericks will play each team in the Southwest Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Rockets in?

The Rockets are in the Southwest Division. The other teams in the Southwest Division are the Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. The Rockets will play each team in the Southwest Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Grizzlies in?

The Grizzlies are in the Southwest Division. The other teams in the Southwest Division are the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. The Grizzlies will play each team in the Southwest Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

What division are the Pelicans in?

The Pelicans are in the Southwest Division. The other teams in the Southwest Division are the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. The Pelicans will play each team in the Southwest Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.

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What division are the Spurs in?

The Spurs are in the Southwest Division. The other teams in the Southwest Division are the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks. The Spurs will play each team in the Southwest Division four times during an NBA Season, twice at home and twice away.