Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Eastern Conference

DIVISION TEAM GP W L PCT GB COACH PLAYOFF RESULT
Atlantic Philadelphia 76ers 82 50 32 .610 0.0 Gene Shue Lost NBA Finals
Atlantic Boston Celtics 82 44 38 .537 6.0 Tom Heinsohn Lost Eastern Conference Semifinals
Atlantic New York Knicks 82 40 42 .488 10.0 Willis Reed Did Not Qualify
Atlantic Buffalo Braves 82 30 52 .366 20.0 Tates Locke Did Not Qualify
Central Denver Nuggets 82 50 32 .610 0.0 Larry Brown Lost Eastern Conference Semifinals
Central San Antonio Spurs 82 44 38 .537 6.0 Doug Moe Lost First Round
Central Cleveland Cavaliers 82 43 39 .524 7.0 Bill Fitch Lost First Round
Central Atlanta Hawks 82 31 51 .378 19.0 Hubie Brown Did Not Qualify

Western Conference

DIVISION TEAM GP W L PCT GB COACH PLAYOFF RESULT
Pacific Los Angeles Lakers 82 53 29 .646 0.0 Jerry West Lost Conference Finals
Pacific Golden State Warriors 82 46 36 .561 7.0 Al Attles Lost Conference Semifinals
Pacific Seattle SuperSonics 82 40 42 .488 13.0 Bill Russell Did Not Qualify
Pacific Phoenix Suns 82 34 48 .415 19.0 John MacLeod Did Not Qualify
Midwest Portland Trail Blazers 82 49 33 .598 0.0 Jack Ramsay NBA Champions
Midwest Chicago Bulls 82 44 38 .537 5.0 Ed Badger Lost First Round
Midwest Detroit Pistons 82 44 38 .537 5.0 Herb Brown Lost First Round
Midwest Kansas City Kings 82 40 42 .488 9.0 Phil Johnson Did Not Qualify