Under this metric, teams must win 40 games before losing 20, leaving the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, and New York Knicks on the outside looking in. At the bottom of the standings, the Sacramento Kings (12-44), Washington Wizards (14-39), and Brooklyn Nets (15-38) round out the rankings.
The Wizards are struggling with injuries to Anthony Davis and Trae Young, while the Kings' coach remains secure despite the poor record.