NBA standings after 12 games: Celtics lead, Nuggets close
After 12 games the Boston Celtics lead the NBA with 30 points, while the Denver Nuggets sit just three points behind.
The NBA regular season has reached its twelfth round, and the league table shows clear leaders and a tightening race for playoff positioning.
The Boston Celtics sit at the summit with 30 points, having compiled a 10‑2 record. Their strong start keeps them unbeaten in the first ten games and positions them as early favorites in the Eastern Conference.
Close on their heels, the Denver Nuggets hold 27 points from a 9‑3 record. Denver’s consistency has kept them within striking distance of Boston, and a win in their upcoming matchup could narrow the gap further.
In third place, the Milwaukee Bucks have accumulated 24 points with an 8‑4 record. The Bucks remain solid but will need to improve their win‑rate to keep pace with the league’s top two.
The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are tied at 21 points each, both sporting a 7‑5 record. Their identical records place them in a battle for the fourth seed, with head‑to‑head results likely to be a tiebreaker.
