The Houston Rockets became the first team in the NBA regular season to reach five victories, securing the top spot in the Western Conference standings following a dominant win in Milwaukee. Standings updated through October 29, 2026, place the Texas franchise alone at the summit of the West with a 5-0 record.
Western Conference Standings and Top Contenders
Behind the undefeated Rockets in the Western Conference, Memphis sits second with a 4-0 record, closely followed by Portland at 3-0. The LA Lakers and Oklahoma hold identical 4-1 marks to round out the early upper tier, while San Antonio and Dallas stand at 3-2.
Further down the Western table, Minnesota maintains a 3-2 record, and Denver sits at 2-2. Golden State and Phoenix show records of 2-3 and 1-2 respectively, while the LA Clippers hold a 1-3 mark. At the bottom of the conference, Utah trails at 1-4, and New Orleans and Sacramento share identical 0-4 records.
Eastern Conference Battle at the Top
In the Eastern Conference, Detroit and Philadelphia share the early conference lead with matching 4-1 records. Toronto, Boston, Cleveland, and Charlotte follow closely behind in a tight group, all sitting at 3-1 through the opening weeks of the schedule.
The middle of the Eastern table features Atlanta, New York, Washington, and Indiana, each holding 2-3 records. Orlando sits below them at 1-3, while Chicago and Miami each stand at 1-4. Milwaukee and Brooklyn occupy the lower tier, with the Brooklyn team seeking their first win at 0-4.
Schedule and Upcoming Fixtures
The early-season pace continues with conference matchups as teams navigate the opening month of the 2026-27 schedule. Houston aims to defend its unblemished record against upcoming opponents, while conference rivals across both the East and West look to close the early gap in the standings.
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