Question: how many games do you have to win to go to the nba playoffs?
Answer: It is possible for a 24 win team to get into the playoffs. So each team plays 4 games against its 4 division opponents (16), 4 games against 6 in conference out of division opponents (24), 3 games vs remaining 4 in conference opponents (12), and 2 games vs out of conference opponents (30).