Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Boston Celtics | 82 | 60 | 22 | .733 | — | Tom Heinsohn | Lost in Eastern Conference Finals |
| Buffalo Braves | 82 | 49 | 33 | .598 | 11 | Jack Ramsay | Lost in Eastern Conference Semifinals | |
| New York Knicks | 82 | 40 | 42 | .488 | 20 | Red Holzman | Did Not Make Playoffs | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 82 | 34 | 48 | .415 | 26 | Gene Shue | Did Not Make Playoffs | |
| Central | Washington Bullets | 82 | 60 | 22 | .733 | — | K. C. Jones | Lost in NBA Finals |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 82 | 40 | 42 | .488 | 20 | Bill Fitch | Did Not Make Playoffs | |
| Atlanta Hawks | 82 | 31 | 51 | .378 | 29 | Cotton Fitzsimmons | Did Not Make Playoffs |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | Golden State Warriors | 82 | 48 | 34 | .585 | — | Al Attles | NBA Champions |
| Seattle SuperSonics | 82 | 43 | 39 | .524 | 5 | Bill Russell | Lost in Conference Semifinals | |
| Phoenix Suns | 82 | 32 | 50 | .390 | 16 | John MacLeod | Did Not Make Playoffs | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 82 | 30 | 52 | .366 | 18 | Bill Sharman | Did Not Make Playoffs | |
| Midwest | Chicago Bulls | 82 | 47 | 35 | .573 | — | Dick Motta | Lost in Conference Finals |
| Kansas City-Omaha Kings | 82 | 44 | 38 | .537 | 3 | Phil Johnson | Lost in Conference Semifinals | |
| Detroit Pistons | 82 | 40 | 42 | .488 | 7 | Ray Scott | Did Not Make Playoffs | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 82 | 38 | 44 | .463 | 9 | Larry Costello | Did Not Make Playoffs |