Last Updated on June 17, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are the 1971–72 NBA Regular Season Standings.
Eastern Conference
| Division | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Boston Celtics | 56 | 26 | .683 | — | Tom Heinsohn | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| Atlantic | New York Knicks | 48 | 34 | .585 | 8 | Red Holzman | Lost Conference Finals |
| Atlantic | Philadelphia 76ers | 30 | 52 | .366 | 26 | Jack Ramsay | Did Not Qualify |
| Atlantic | Buffalo Braves | 22 | 60 | .268 | 34 | Dolph Schayes | Did Not Qualify |
| Central | Baltimore Bullets | 38 | 44 | .463 | — | Gene Shue | Lost First Round |
| Central | Atlanta Hawks | 36 | 46 | .439 | 2 | Cotton Fitzsimmons | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| Central | Cincinnati Royals | 30 | 52 | .366 | 8 | Bob Cousy | Did Not Qualify |
| Central | Cleveland Cavaliers | 23 | 59 | .280 | 15 | Bill Fitch | Did Not Qualify |
Western Conference
| Division | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | Los Angeles Lakers | 69 | 13 | .841 | — | Bill Sharman | NBA Champions |
| Pacific | Golden State Warriors | 51 | 31 | .622 | 18 | Al Attles | Lost First Round |
| Pacific | Seattle SuperSonics | 47 | 35 | .573 | 22 | Lenny Wilkens | Did Not Qualify |
| Pacific | Phoenix Suns | 49 | 33 | .598 | 20 | Cotton Fitzsimmons | Did Not Qualify |
| Pacific | Portland Trail Blazers | 18 | 64 | .220 | 51 | Rolland Todd | Did Not Qualify |
| Midwest | Milwaukee Bucks | 63 | 19 | .768 | — | Larry Costello | Lost Conference Finals |
| Midwest | Chicago Bulls | 57 | 25 | .695 | 6 | Dick Motta | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| Midwest | Detroit Pistons | 26 | 56 | .317 | 37 | Earl Lloyd | Did Not Qualify |
| Midwest | Houston Rockets | 34 | 48 | .415 | 29 | Tex Winter | Lost First Round |