Man did Bort & Co. really screw up when they created these conferences. Let's compare...
Western Conference:
Worst W-L record of a team from last season: 10-6
Combined W-L records of all teams from last season: 214-42
All teams had a winning record with the #16 team posting a 10-6 record
Eastern Conference:
Best W-L record of a team from last season: 9-7
Combined W-L record of all teams from last season: 96-160
Only 2 teams had a winning record, with the #1 and #2 teams posting a 9-7 record.
Western Conference:
Worst W-L record of a team from last season: 10-6
Combined W-L records of all teams from last season: 214-42
All teams had a winning record with the #16 team posting a 10-6 record
Eastern Conference:
Best W-L record of a team from last season: 9-7
Combined W-L record of all teams from last season: 96-160
Only 2 teams had a winning record, with the #1 and #2 teams posting a 9-7 record.