Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Philadelphia 76ers | 81 | 68 | 13 | .840 | — | Alex Hannum | Won NBA Championship |
| Eastern | Boston Celtics | 81 | 60 | 21 | .741 | 8.0 | Red Auerbach | Lost Division Finals |
| Eastern | Cincinnati Royals | 81 | 39 | 42 | .481 | 29.0 | Jack McMahon | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Eastern | New York Knicks | 81 | 36 | 45 | .444 | 32.0 | Dick McGuire | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Eastern | Baltimore Bullets | 81 | 20 | 61 | .247 | 48.0 | Gene Shue | Did Not Qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | San Francisco Warriors | 81 | 44 | 37 | .543 | — | Bill Sharman | Lost NBA Finals |
| Western | St. Louis Hawks | 81 | 39 | 42 | .481 | 5.0 | Richie Guerin | Lost Division Finals |
| Western | Los Angeles Lakers | 81 | 36 | 45 | .444 | 8.0 | Fred Schaus | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | Chicago Bulls | 81 | 33 | 48 | .407 | 11.0 | Johnny “Red” Kerr | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | Detroit Pistons | 81 | 30 | 51 | .370 | 14.0 | Dave DeBusschere / Donnis Butcher | Did Not Qualify |