Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Boston Celtics | 72 | 44 | 28 | .611 | 0.0 | Red Auerbach | Won NBA Championship |
| Syracuse Nationals | 72 | 38 | 34 | .528 | 6.0 | Paul Seymour | Lost Division Finals | |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 72 | 37 | 35 | .514 | 7.0 | George Senesky | Lost Division Semifinals | |
| New York Knicks | 72 | 36 | 36 | .500 | 8.0 | Carl Braun (player-coach) | Did Not Qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | St. Louis Hawks | 72 | 34 | 38 | .472 | 0.0 | Alex Hannum | Lost NBA Finals |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 72 | 34 | 38 | .472 | 0.0 | John Kundla | Lost Division Finals | |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 72 | 34 | 38 | .472 | 0.0 | Charles Eckman | Lost Division Semifinals | |
| Rochester Royals | 72 | 31 | 41 | .431 | 3.0 | Bobby Wanzer | Did Not Qualify |