Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Miami Heat | 82 | 61 | 21 | .744 | 0.0 | Pat Riley | Lost Conf. Finals |
| Atlantic | New York Knicks | 82 | 57 | 25 | .695 | 4.0 | Jeff Van Gundy | Lost Conf. Semifinals |
| Atlantic | Orlando Magic | 82 | 45 | 37 | .549 | 16.0 | Richie Adubato | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Atlantic | Washington Bullets | 82 | 44 | 38 | .537 | 17.0 | Bernie Bickerstaff | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Atlantic | New Jersey Nets | 82 | 26 | 56 | .317 | 35.0 | John Calipari | Did Not Qualify |
| Atlantic | Philadelphia 76ers | 82 | 22 | 60 | .268 | 39.0 | Johnny Davis | Did Not Qualify |
| Atlantic | Boston Celtics | 82 | 15 | 67 | .183 | 46.0 | M.L. Carr | Did Not Qualify |
| Central | Chicago Bulls | 82 | 69 | 13 | .841 | 0.0 | Phil Jackson | Won NBA Championship |
| Central | Atlanta Hawks | 82 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 13.0 | Lenny Wilkens | Lost Conf. Semifinals |
| Central | Detroit Pistons | 82 | 54 | 28 | .659 | 15.0 | Doug Collins | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Central | Charlotte Hornets | 82 | 54 | 28 | .659 | 15.0 | Dave Cowens | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Central | Cleveland Cavaliers | 82 | 42 | 40 | .512 | 27.0 | Mike Fratello | Did Not Qualify |
| Central | Indiana Pacers | 82 | 39 | 43 | .476 | 30.0 | Larry Brown | Did Not Qualify |
| Central | Milwaukee Bucks | 82 | 33 | 49 | .402 | 36.0 | Chris Ford | Did Not Qualify |
| Central | Toronto Raptors | 82 | 30 | 52 | .366 | 39.0 | Darrell Walker | Did Not Qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | Utah Jazz | 82 | 64 | 18 | .780 | 0.0 | Jerry Sloan | Lost NBA Finals |
| Midwest | Houston Rockets | 82 | 57 | 25 | .695 | 7.0 | Rudy Tomjanovich | Lost Conf. Finals |
| Midwest | Minnesota Timberwolves | 82 | 40 | 42 | .488 | 24.0 | Flip Saunders | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Midwest | Dallas Mavericks | 82 | 24 | 58 | .293 | 40.0 | Jim Cleamons | Did Not Qualify |
| Midwest | Denver Nuggets | 82 | 21 | 61 | .256 | 43.0 | Dick Motta | Did Not Qualify |
| Midwest | San Antonio Spurs | 82 | 20 | 62 | .244 | 44.0 | Gregg Popovich | Did Not Qualify |
| Midwest | Vancouver Grizzlies | 82 | 14 | 68 | .171 | 50.0 | Brian Winters | Did Not Qualify |
| Pacific | Seattle SuperSonics | 82 | 57 | 25 | .695 | 0.0 | George Karl | Lost Conf. Semifinals |
| Pacific | L.A. Lakers | 82 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 1.0 | Del Harris | Lost Conf. Semifinals |
| Pacific | Portland Trail Blazers | 82 | 49 | 33 | .598 | 8.0 | P.J. Carlesimo | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Pacific | Phoenix Suns | 82 | 40 | 42 | .488 | 17.0 | Danny Ainge | Lost Conf. 1st Round |
| Pacific | L.A. Clippers | 82 | 36 | 46 | .439 | 21.0 | Bill Fitch | Did Not Qualify |
| Pacific | Sacramento Kings | 82 | 34 | 48 | .415 | 23.0 | Garry St. Jean | Did Not Qualify |
| Pacific | Golden State Warriors | 82 | 30 | 52 | .366 | 27.0 | Rick Adelman | Did Not Qualify |