Previously the NBA was organized into two conferences, consisting of three, five-team divisions. Beginning with the 2019-2020 season, the divisions were eliminated, and the top eight teams from each conference make the playoffs. The playoff consists of four rounds, each series best-of-seven. | Previously the NBA was organized into two conferences, consisting of three, five-team divisions. Beginning with the 2019-2020 season, the divisions were eliminated, and the top eight teams from each conference make the playoffs. The playoff consists of four rounds, each series best-of-seven. |