Inside the numbers: Some notes going into NBA playoffs
Summary
This NBA season saw three teams with winning records miss the playoffs, a rare event in league history. The Detroit Pistons had the best record against playoff teams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder earned the largest share of the record playoff prize pool.Key Facts
- Three teams with winning records (Charlotte 44-38, Miami 43-39, Los Angeles Clippers 42-40) missed the playoffs, tying a record from 1971 and 2022.
- Historically, teams with records above .500 make the playoffs over 95% of the time.
- Miami Heat finished with a winning record in 25 of 38 seasons; previously, every winning season made the playoffs.
- If only games among playoff teams counted, Detroit Pistons would be the top seed with a 30-12 record.
- Oklahoma City Thunder had the best point difference (+8.4 per game) in games against other playoff teams.
- The NBA’s playoff pool this season is the largest ever at over $35 million, with the Thunder guaranteed more than $2 million.
- Teams earn more money the further they advance, with the NBA champion receiving about $5 million more than the runner-up.
- Atlanta Hawks reached the playoffs for the 50th time, joining Lakers, Celtics, and 76ers in that milestone.
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