Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Boston Celtics | 80 | 60 | 20 | .750 | — | Red Auerbach | Won NBA Championship |
| Eastern | Philadelphia Warriors | 80 | 49 | 31 | .613 | 11.0 | Frank McGuire | Lost Division Finals |
| Eastern | Syracuse Nationals | 80 | 41 | 39 | .513 | 19.0 | Alex Hannum | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Eastern | New York Knicks | 80 | 29 | 51 | .363 | 31.0 | Eddie Donovan | Did not qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Los Angeles Lakers | 80 | 54 | 26 | .675 | — | Fred Schaus | Lost NBA Finals |
| Western | Cincinnati Royals | 80 | 43 | 37 | .538 | 11.0 | Charlie Wolf | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | Detroit Pistons | 80 | 37 | 43 | .463 | 17.0 | Dick McGuire | Lost Division Finals |
| Western | St. Louis Hawks | 80 | 29 | 51 | .363 | 25.0 | Harry Gallatin | Did not qualify |
| Western | Chicago Packers | 80 | 18 | 62 | .225 | 36.0 | Jim Pollard | Did not qualify |