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NBA: 2021-22 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 51 | 31 | .622 | - | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 51 | 31 | .622 | - | W2 |
| Toronto | 48 | 34 | .585 | 3 | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 44 | 38 | .537 | 7 | W4 |
| New York | 37 | 45 | .451 | 14 | W2 |