NBA Standings: Six Teams Remain Undefeated After Week One

One week into the 2026-27 NBA regular season, exactly six teams remain undefeated across the league. League standings updated through Tuesday, October 27, 2026, show a stark contrast between conferences, with the Eastern Conference featuring just one flawless franchise while the Western Conference houses five perfect records.

Detroit Pistons Sole Survivors in the East

While parity defines the early-season standings in the Eastern Conference, only the Detroit Pistons have managed to avoid a stumble out of the gate. The Pistons sit atop the conference standings with a 3-0 record. Right behind them in a tightly contested opening group sit the Philadelphia 76ers and the Charlotte Hornets, both holding 3-1 marks. The Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, and Cleveland Cavaliers round out the early playoff positions with identical 2-1 records.

Further down the Eastern table, the Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, and Washington Wizards occupy the next tier with matching 2-2 records. Meanwhile, early struggles plague the bottom of the conference. The Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks sit at 1-3, followed by the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets at 0-3, while the Miami Heat anchor the standings at 0-4.

Western Conference Heavyweights Build Early Separation

Out West, depth and dominance at the top have characterized the opening week. Five teams boast unblemished records, led by three powerhouses already sitting at four wins. The Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Memphis Grizzlies each sport a 4-0 record to share the conference lead. Close behind them are the Los Angeles Lakers at 3-0 and the Portland Trail Blazers at 2-0, while the Minnesota Timberwolves sit sixth at 3-1.

The middle tier of the West features the Dallas Mavericks at 2-2, alongside the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Phoenix Suns, who all hold 1-2 records. At the bottom of the Western table, the Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz try to find their footing at 1-3, while the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings look for their first victories of the season at 0-3.

Next Scheduled Checkpoints on the Calendar

Unbeaten streaks will face immediate tests as the 2026-27 regular season schedule continues through the week with a full slate of conference matchups. Teams at the bottom of both the Eastern and Western Conference standings look to secure their breakthrough wins during upcoming road trips and home stands.