The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics led the NBA in wins during the 22-23 regular season, but it was the Denver Nuggets who won the championship after ranking fourth in the category. The Miami Heat were tied for 11th in wins and reached The Finals.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors ranked atop the NBA in payroll, but they each finished outside the top-10 in wins. The Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings were each top-10 teams in wins while having payrolls in the twenties. 

22-23 NBA Regular Season Wins (Payroll Rank)

1. Bucks (3)

2. Celtics (4)

3. Sixers (12)

4. Nuggets (8)

5. Grizzlies (26)

5. Cavaliers (15)

7. Kings (23)

8. Knicks (10)

9. Suns (6)

9. Nets (9)

11. Heat (17)

11. Clippers (1)

11. Warriors (2)

14. Lakers (7)

15. Wolves (22)

15. Pelicans (19)

17. Hawks (16)

17. Raptors (14)

19. Bulls (13)

19. Thunder (18)

21. Mavericks (5)

22. Jazz (20)

23. Pacers (29)

23. Wizards (11)

25. Magic (27)

26. Blazers (21)

27. Hornets (28)

28. Rockets (24)

28. Spurs (30)

30. Pistons (25)