The next two tiebreaker scenarios after division record in the NBA depend on whether there are two or more teams tied in the standings. Here's a breakdown:
For two teams tied:
Higher winning percentage within the division (only if the teams are in the same division): This means if both teams are in the same division, the team with a better win-loss record within their division gets the higher seeding.
Higher winning percentage in conference games: If the teams are not in the same division or their division record is also tied, the tiebreaker moves to their win-loss record within their respective conferences.
For three or more teams tied:
Division leader wins tie over a team not leading a division: Regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division, the team that leads their division automatically gets a higher seeding than any team not leading a division.
Better winning percentage in all games among the tied teams: This applies only if there are three or more teams tied. It simply compares their win-loss records against each other to determine the highest seeding.
Remember, these are just the next two scenarios after division record. There are several other tiebreaker criteria the NBA uses, including winning percentage against playoff teams and point differential, which are applied if the previous ones don't break the tie.
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