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All 15 East teams ranked by composite power score
| # | Team | Power | Tier | ORtg | DRtg | Net | Star | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | Elite | 113.7 | 103.8 | +9.9 | Jayson Tatum | 54-18 | |
| 2 | 58.4 | Elite | 114.3 | 105 | +9.3 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | 48-24 | |
| 3 | 50.5 | Elite | 108.9 | 104.2 | +4.7 | Donovan Mitchell | 52-20 | |
| 4 | 49.9 | Elite | 109.2 | 104.6 | +4.6 | Jalen Brunson | 50-22 | |
| 5 | 44.4 | Elite | 109.8 | 106.5 | +3.3 | Joel Embiid | 41-31 | |
| 6 | 40.4 | Elite | 107.2 | 105.4 | +1.8 | Tyrese Haliburton | 46-26 | |
| 7 | 34.1 | Contender | 107.8 | 107.1 | +0.7 | Trae Young | 38-34 | |
| 8 | 27.5 | Playoff | 103.1 | 105.6 | -2.5 | N/A | 45-27 | |
| 9 | 26.5 | Playoff | 103.1 | 105.8 | -2.7 | N/A | 44-28 | |
| 10 | 17.5 | Play-In | 102.5 | 107.5 | -5 | N/A | 36-36 | |
| 11 | 10.8 | Rebuilding | 102.1 | 108.8 | -6.7 | N/A | 30-42 | |
| 12 | 8.5 | Rebuilding | 101.9 | 109.2 | -7.3 | N/A | 28-44 | |
| 13 | 5.2 | Rebuilding | 101.7 | 109.8 | -8.1 | N/A | 25-47 | |
| 14 | 1.9 | Rebuilding | 101.5 | 110.4 | -8.9 | N/A | 22-50 | |
| 15 | -0.2 | Rebuilding | 101.4 | 110.8 | -9.4 | N/A | 20-52 |
The Eastern Conference has transformed from a one-team show to a multi-contender battleground. With several teams boasting legitimate superstars and deep rosters, the path through the East in the 2025-26 playoffs promises to be as challenging as ever.
The Atlantic Division features perennial powerhouses, the Central Division boasts physical, defensive-minded teams, and the Southeast Division is home to emerging contenders. Understanding these dynamics is key to predicting playoff matchups and series outcomes.
The Boston Celtics lead the East with a power score of 60, driven by a 54-18 record and Jayson Tatum's 26.9 PPG.
Power rankings combine win percentage (50%), net rating (30%), and star power (20%) into a composite score. This captures both team success and individual talent across all 15 Eastern Conference teams.
Conference strength varies by season. The East has become increasingly competitive with multiple legitimate title contenders. The balance between conferences is closer than it has been in decades.
10 Eastern Conference teams qualify for the postseason: 6 direct playoff berths plus 4 Play-In Tournament spots for seeds 7-10.