Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Division
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Philadelphia Warriors | 66 | 40 | 26 | .606 | 0.0 | Eddie Gottlieb | Division Semifinals |
| Boston Celtics | 69 | 39 | 30 | .565 | 1.5 | Red Auerbach | Division Semifinals | |
| New York Knicks | 66 | 36 | 30 | .545 | 4.0 | Joe Lapchick | NBA Finals | |
| Syracuse Nationals | 66 | 32 | 34 | .485 | 8.0 | Al Cervi | Division Finals | |
| Baltimore Bullets | 66 | 24 | 42 | .364 | 16.0 | Buddy Jeannette / Walt Budko | Did Not Qualify | |
| Washington Capitols | 35 | 10 | 25 | .286 | 30.0 | Bones McKinney | Folded Midseason |
Western Division
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Minneapolis Lakers | 68 | 44 | 24 | .647 | 0.0 | John Kundla | Division Finals |
| Rochester Royals | 68 | 41 | 27 | .603 | 3.0 | Les Harrison | NBA Champions | |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 68 | 32 | 36 | .471 | 12.0 | Murray Mendenhall | Division Semifinals | |
| Indianapolis Olympians | 68 | 31 | 37 | .456 | 13.0 | Cliff Barker / Wah Wah Jones | Division Semifinals | |
| Tri-Cities Blackhawks | 68 | 25 | 43 | .368 | 19.0 | Dave McMillan / John Logan / Mike Todorovich | Did Not Qualify |