How many games are left in 2023 NBA season? Points, important dates, and more
Many basketball fans are wondering how many games are left in the NBA season. The 2022-23 regular season is very close to its conclusion as we are already in the final quarter.
Despite being so close to the finish, the playoff picture is still unclear. While it's almost certain that the Denver Nuggets will finish the season at the top of the Western Conference standings, the East is still up for grabs.
Overall, there are 454 games left to play in the 2022-23 NBA season. When divided by the number of teams, this comes down to 15.13 games per team.
A couple of NBA teams have 17 games left to play, while everyone else has between 13 and 16. The Memphis Grizzlies, who will be without Ja Morant for at least a few more games, have 17 games left to play, as well as the Sacramento Kings.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have only 13 games remaining in the 2022-23 season. With a 42-27 record, they sit comfortably in fourth spot in the East and will most likely stay there until the end of the season.
Here are all the remaining teams sorted by how many games they have left in the current NBA season:
- 16 games: Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, OKC Thunder, New Orleans Pelicans
- 15 games: Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, LA Lakers
- 14 games: Toronto Raptors, Minnesota Timberwolves, LA Clippers, Charlotte Hornets, NY Knicks, Miami Heat
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Not only do the Cleveland Cavaliers have the fewest games remaining, but they also have the most favorable schedule. The Cavs will face opponents with a combined winning percentage of .446.
Important dates
The regular season will conclude on April 9 and the play-in tournament will begin in two days. The tournament will conclude on April 14, one day before the start of the NBA playoffs.
The Conference Semifinals are scheduled for May 1 but may be moved to late April, while the Conference Finals will begin in the middle of May.
The first game of the 2023 NBA Finals is scheduled for June 1, while the last game of the series will be played between June 9 (Game 4) and June 18 (Game 7).
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After the conclusion of the playoffs, the 2023 NBA draft will start on June 22.