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 | 49 | 23 | .681 | — | Red Auerbach | Lost NBA Finals |
| Eastern | Syracuse Nationals | 72 | 41 | 31 | .569 | 8.0 | Paul Seymour | Lost Division Finals |
| Eastern | Philadelphia Warriors | 72 | 37 | 35 | .514 | 12.0 | George Senesky | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Eastern | New York Knicks | 72 | 35 | 37 | .486 | 14.0 | Andrew Levane | Did Not Qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | St. Louis Hawks | 72 | 41 | 31 | .569 | — | Alex Hannum | Won NBA Championship |
| Western | Detroit Pistons | 72 | 33 | 39 | .458 | 8.0 | Charles Eckman | Lost Division Finals |
| Western | Cincinnati Royals | 72 | 33 | 39 | .458 | 8.0 | Bobby Wanzer | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | Minneapolis Lakers | 72 | 19 | 53 | .264 | 22.0 | George Mikan | Did Not Qualify |