Atlantic Division (NBA)
NBA division with five teams in the Eastern Conference.
The Atlantic Division is a group of five teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference: the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors. It was formed for the 1970–71 season, when the league added three new teams and split into two conferences. The original members were the Celtics, Buffalo Braves, Knicks, and 76ers. The Celtics hold the most division titles with 26. The division has produced 12 NBA champions: the Celtics have won seven, the Knicks three, and the 76ers and Raptors one each.
Quick Facts
- Conference
- Eastern Conference
- League
- National Basketball Association
- Sport
- Basketball
- First
- 1970–71 season
- Teams
- 5
- Champion
- New York Knicks (3rd title)
- Most titles
- Boston Celtics (18 titles)
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