The final placement of teams in the National Basketball Association for the 2015-2016 season reflects their performance throughout the regular schedule. This ranking is determined by a team’s win-loss record and serves as the basis for playoff seeding. For example, a team with a superior win-loss record secures a higher position in the conference hierarchy.
Understanding a team’s position at the conclusion of the 2015-2016 regular season provides historical context for evaluating team success and player performance. It illustrates competitive balance within each conference and impacts postseason matchups. The determined rank influences future team strategies regarding player acquisitions and coaching decisions.