Last Updated on June 17, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are the 1965–66 NBA Regular Season Standings:
Eastern Conference
| Division | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Philadelphia 76ers | 55 | 25 | .688 | — | Dolph Schayes | Lost Division Finals |
| Eastern | Boston Celtics | 54 | 26 | .675 | 1.0 | Red Auerbach | Won NBA Championship |
| Eastern | Cincinnati Royals | 45 | 35 | .563 | 10.0 | Jack McMahon | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Eastern | Baltimore Bullets | 38 | 42 | .475 | 17.0 | Paul Seymour | Did not qualify |
| Eastern | New York Knicks | 30 | 50 | .375 | 25.0 | Harry Gallatin | Did not qualify |
Western Conference
| Division | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Los Angeles Lakers | 45 | 35 | .563 | — | Fred Schaus | Lost Division Finals |
| Western | St. Louis Hawks | 36 | 44 | .450 | 9.0 | Richie Guerin | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | San Francisco Warriors | 35 | 45 | .438 | 10.0 | Alex Hannum | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | Detroit Pistons | 22 | 58 | .275 | 23.0 | Dave DeBusschere | Did not qualify |
| Western | Chicago Bulls* | — | — | — | — | — | Did not play (joined 1966–67) |
*Note: The Chicago Bulls were not part of the 1965–66 season; they joined the NBA the following year (1966–67).
This was the final season of the NBA before expansion beyond 9 teams.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals, winning their 8th consecutive title.