These are the franchises with the easiest and most difficult schedule for the remainder of the NBA season

Decisive moments are approaching in the 2026 NBA regular season, with the last three weeks of competition filled with mysteries to solve. At this point, it is worth taking a look at the difficulty that those teams involved in some significant battles will face in their schedules.

It is striking to see how the reigning champions and current leaders of the competition, Oklahoma City Thunder, will have to tackle a tougher schedule. Double matchups against the Lakers, as well as clashes with the Pistons, Knicks, and Nuggets, present the most challenging tasks for the Thunder in their quest to defend their top spot. Boston Celtics (3), Atlanta Hawks (8), New York Knicks (9), and Detroit Pistons (10) are the only other teams with competitive aspirations in the top 10 most difficult schedules.

This leads us to notice which franchises will have a more manageable schedule from now until the end of the regular season. Los Angeles Lakers (20) and San Antonio Spurs (21) should be able to navigate calmly and secure their positions in the standings, and even, in the case of the Texans, dream of overtaking the champions. Toronto Raptors (23), Los Angeles Clippers (24), and Houston Rockets (25) can make statements if they meet expectations, as well as Golden State Warriors (27), Cleveland Cavaliers (28), and Portland Trail Blazers (30).

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