What does the GB column do?

[perplexed_one]

I've tried google and I havent found the answer to my question:

what does GB mean in terms of Bastketball stats? I see the GB column in the basketball standings no idea what they mean.

someone plz help me out!

[afong56]

i'm going to assume that gb stands for 'games behind leader'

this would be the identical stat that you see used in baseball

it's a measurement to show how many wins/losses a team is from first place

[poedua]

i'm going to assume that gb stands for 'games behind leader'

this would be the identical stat that you see used in baseball

it's a measurement to show how many wins/losses a team is from first place

Correct....GB: Games Back

[perplexed_one]

why don't they use a GB column in hockey?

[The_One]

why don't they use a GB column in hockey?

Because the NHL uses a points system to determine their standings position.