Who is 1st in the Eastern Conference NBA?
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The Eastern Conference of the NBA is made up of 15 teams, all vying for a spot in the playoffs. Who is currently in first place?
The Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member club of the league’s Eastern Conference Atlantic Division.
Their Record
The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member club of the league’s Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. They play their home games at the Scotiabank Arena, which they share with the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. The team was established in 1995 as part of the NBA’s expansion into Canada, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies. Since their debut, the Raptors have won five Atlantic Division championships and have been regional finalists on four occasions, winning two Eastern Conference championships. As one of only two Canadian teams in the NBA, they are currently based outside of the United States because no American city or territory has a NBA franchise west of Minnesota; however, unlike with Major League Baseball or Major League Soccer, any American city is allowed to submit an application to host an NBA expansion team if it meets certain criteria.
The Raptors qualified for their first playoff appearance in 2000 after five seasons by winning their first division title. In doing so, they became only the second Canadian team after the 1995–96 Houston Rockets to appear in the NBA playoffs, and one of only three Canadian teams to do so (the other being the Vancouver Grizzlies who appeared in 2004 as an eighth seed). They reached the Eastern Conference Semifinals that year before losing to eventual conference champions and eventual NBA champions Indiana Pacers 4 games to 3. They also made playoff appearances in 2002 and 2007 before losing in the first round each time.
Their Schedule
The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. They were established in 1995 as part of the NBA’s expansion into Canada, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies. Since their inception, the Raptors have been one of the league’s least successful teams; they have never won a division title or conference championship, and their win-loss record is currently tied for the worst among all 30 NBA franchises. However, they are currently first in the Eastern Conference, having clinched the top seed for the 2019 NBA playoffs with 58 wins and 24 losses. The franchise has featured several prominent players throughout its history, such as Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Chris Bosh, and Kyle Lowry.
The Boston Celtics
As of January 8th, 2020, the Boston Celtics are 1st in the Eastern Conference NBA. They have a record of 24 wins and 5 losses. The Celtics are 5.5 games ahead of the 2nd place team, the Toronto Raptors. The Celtics have been led by their star point guard, Kyrie Irving, who is averaging 23.8 points and 6.9 assists per game.
Their Record
The Boston Celtics have the best record in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). They have a record of 19 wins and 3 losses. The Celtics are 1st in the conference and have clinched a playoff spot.
Their Schedule
The Boston Celtics are an American professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. They play their home games at the TD Garden, which they share with the National Hockey League (NHL)’s Boston Bruins. The Celtics are one of the most successful teams in NBA history; as of October 2019, they have won 22 NBA Championships, which ranks fourth behind only the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, and San Antonio Spurs since the league’s founding in 1947. By winning their latest championship in 2008, they became the only franchise to win championships in three different decades (1950s–1960s–2000s).
The Celtics have played the Lakers a record 12 times in the Finals, including eight times when both teams were based in Boston. The Celtics have played more seasons (62) and posted more wins (3,405) than any other NBA team. As of 2019, they have an all-time win-loss record of 3,405–2,832 (.544). At home court advantage is 56–25 (.691) all-time against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. They have a record of 39-17, and they are 3.5 games ahead of the second-place team, the Brooklyn Nets. The 76ers have been led by their star players, Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.
Their Record
The Philadelphia 76ers currently have the best record in the Eastern Conference in the NBA. They are led by their star player Joel Embiid, who is one of the best players in the league. The 76ers are a young team that is filled with talent and they are looking to make a run at the NBA Finals this year.
Their Schedule
Their current record is 42-30, putting them in 4th place in the Eastern Conference. They have played 72 games so far this season. 31 of those games have been at home, and 41 have been away. They have a home record of 22-9, and an away record of 20-21. Their next game is at home on Friday, April 5th, against the Golden State Warriors.
