The 2026-27 NBA schedule has been released, and several teams are facing tough schedules. The Celtics, Pelicans, Bulls, Cavs, Mavericks, and Lakers are among the teams with the most back-to-back games and difficult travel schedules.
Team Schedules
The Pelicans have the hardest schedule in the NBA this year, with a league-leading 16 back-to-backs and 27 ‘three in four nights’ stretches. The Celtics have 16 back-to-backs and are -4 in ‘net rest’ games, which measures who the more tired opponent is in a given game.
The Bulls have 15 back-to-backs and play a stretch of three games in four nights 24 times, which is the fourth most in the league. The Cavs have 16 back-to-backs and are -2 in rest advantage, while the Mavericks have 16 back-to-backs and are at a -3 net rest advantage.
The Lakers play 15 back-to-backs and face three games in four nights 26 times, which is the second most in the league. With the loss of LeBron James, the Lakers will rely heavily on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to carry the team.
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