Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Indiana Pacers | 82 | 52 | 30 | .634 | 0.0 | Larry Brown | Lost Conf. Finals |
| Central | Charlotte Hornets | 82 | 50 | 32 | .610 | 2.0 | Allan Bristow | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Central | Chicago Bulls | 82 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 5.0 | Phil Jackson | Lost Conf. Semifinals |
| Central | Cleveland Cavaliers | 82 | 43 | 39 | .524 | 9.0 | Mike Fratello | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Central | Atlanta Hawks | 82 | 42 | 40 | .512 | 10.0 | Lenny Wilkens | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Central | Milwaukee Bucks | 82 | 34 | 48 | .415 | 18.0 | Mike Dunleavy | Did Not Qualify |
| Central | Detroit Pistons | 82 | 28 | 54 | .341 | 24.0 | Don Chaney | Did Not Qualify |
| Atlantic | Orlando Magic | 82 | 57 | 25 | .695 | 0.0 | Brian Hill | Lost NBA Finals |
| Atlantic | New York Knicks | 82 | 55 | 27 | .671 | 2.0 | Pat Riley | Lost Conf. Semifinals |
| Atlantic | Boston Celtics | 82 | 35 | 47 | .427 | 22.0 | Chris Ford | Did Not Qualify |
| Atlantic | Miami Heat | 82 | 32 | 50 | .390 | 25.0 | Kevin Loughery / Alvin Gentry | Did Not Qualify |
| Atlantic | New Jersey Nets | 82 | 30 | 52 | .366 | 27.0 | Butch Beard | Did Not Qualify |
| Atlantic | Philadelphia 76ers | 82 | 24 | 58 | .293 | 33.0 | John Lucas II | Did Not Qualify |
| Atlantic | Washington Bullets | 82 | 21 | 61 | .256 | 36.0 | Jim Lynam | Did Not Qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | San Antonio Spurs | 82 | 62 | 20 | .756 | 0.0 | Bob Hill | Lost Conf. Semifinals |
| Midwest | Utah Jazz | 82 | 60 | 22 | .732 | 2.0 | Jerry Sloan | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Midwest | Houston Rockets | 82 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 15.0 | Rudy Tomjanovich | Won NBA Championship |
| Midwest | Denver Nuggets | 82 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 21.0 | Bernie Bickerstaff | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Midwest | Dallas Mavericks | 82 | 36 | 46 | .439 | 26.0 | Dick Motta | Did Not Qualify |
| Midwest | Minnesota Timberwolves | 82 | 21 | 61 | .256 | 41.0 | Bill Blair | Did Not Qualify |
| Pacific | Phoenix Suns | 82 | 59 | 23 | .720 | 0.0 | Paul Westphal | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Pacific | Seattle SuperSonics | 82 | 57 | 25 | .695 | 2.0 | George Karl | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Pacific | Los Angeles Lakers | 82 | 48 | 34 | .585 | 11.0 | Del Harris | Lost Conf. Semifinals |
| Pacific | Portland Trail Blazers | 82 | 44 | 38 | .537 | 15.0 | P.J. Carlesimo | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Pacific | Sacramento Kings | 82 | 39 | 43 | .476 | 20.0 | Garry St. Jean | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Pacific | Golden State Warriors | 82 | 26 | 56 | .317 | 33.0 | Don Nelson / Bob Lanier | Did Not Qualify |
| Pacific | Los Angeles Clippers | 82 | 17 | 65 | .207 | 42.0 | Bob Weiss / Keith Smart | Did Not Qualify |