Last Updated on June 17, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are the 1995–96 NBA regular season standings.
Eastern Conference Standings – 1995–96 NBA Season
| Division | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Chicago Bulls | 72 | 10 | .878 | — | Phil Jackson | NBA Champions |
| Indiana Pacers | 52 | 30 | .634 | 20 | Larry Brown | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| Atlanta Hawks | 46 | 36 | .561 | 26 | Lenny Wilkens | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 47 | 35 | .573 | 25 | Mike Fratello | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| Detroit Pistons | 46 | 36 | .561 | 26 | Doug Collins | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| Charlotte Hornets | 41 | 41 | .500 | 31 | Allan Bristow | Did not qualify | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 25 | 57 | .305 | 47 | Mike Dunleavy | Did not qualify | |
| Atlantic | Orlando Magic | 60 | 22 | .732 | — | Brian Hill | Lost Conf. Finals |
| New York Knicks | 47 | 35 | .573 | 13 | Don Nelson/Jeff Van Gundy | Lost Conf. Semifinals | |
| Miami Heat | 42 | 40 | .512 | 18 | Pat Riley | Did not qualify | |
| Washington Bullets | 39 | 43 | .476 | 21 | Jim Lynam | Did not qualify | |
| Boston Celtics | 33 | 49 | .402 | 27 | M.L. Carr | Did not qualify | |
| New Jersey Nets | 30 | 52 | .366 | 30 | Butch Beard | Did not qualify | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 18 | 64 | .220 | 42 | John Lucas II | Did not qualify |
Western Conference Standings – 1995–96 NBA Season
| Division | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | San Antonio Spurs | 59 | 23 | .720 | — | Bob Hill | Lost Conf. Semifinals |
| Utah Jazz | 55 | 27 | .671 | 4 | Jerry Sloan | Lost Conf. Finals | |
| Houston Rockets | 48 | 34 | .585 | 11 | Rudy Tomjanovich | Lost Conf. Semifinals | |
| Denver Nuggets | 35 | 47 | .427 | 24 | Bernie Bickerstaff | Did not qualify | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 26 | 56 | .317 | 33 | Dick Motta | Did not qualify | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 26 | 56 | .317 | 33 | Bill Blair/Sid Lowe | Did not qualify | |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | 15 | 67 | .183 | 44 | Brian Winters | Did not qualify | |
| Pacific | Seattle SuperSonics | 64 | 18 | .780 | — | George Karl | Lost NBA Finals |
| L.A. Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | 11 | Del Harris | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| Phoenix Suns | 41 | 41 | .500 | 23 | Cotton Fitzsimmons/Paul Westphal/Danny Ainge | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| Sacramento Kings | 39 | 43 | .476 | 25 | Garry St. Jean | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| Golden State Warriors | 36 | 46 | .439 | 28 | Rick Adelman | Did not qualify | |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 44 | 38 | .537 | 20 | P.J. Carlesimo | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| L.A. Clippers | 29 | 53 | .354 | 35 | Bill Fitch | Did not qualify |