Last Updated on June 17, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are the 1998–99 NBA Regular Season Standings.
Eastern Conference
| Division | Team | W | L | Win% | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Miami Heat | 33 | 17 | .660 | Pat Riley | East 1st Round (lost to Knicks 3–2) |
| Atlantic | Orlando Magic | 33 | 17 | .660 | Chuck Daly | East 1st Round (lost to 76ers 3–1) |
| Atlantic | Philadelphia 76ers | 28 | 22 | .560 | Larry Brown | East Semifinals (lost to Pacers 4–0) |
| Atlantic | New York Knicks | 27 | 23 | .540 | Jeff Van Gundy | NBA Finals (lost to Spurs 4–1) |
| Atlantic | Boston Celtics | 19 | 31 | .380 | Rick Pitino | Did not qualify |
| Atlantic | Washington Wizards | 18 | 32 | .360 | Bernie Bickerstaff | Did not qualify |
| Atlantic | New Jersey Nets | 16 | 34 | .320 | John Calipari | Did not qualify |
| Central | Indiana Pacers | 33 | 17 | .660 | Larry Bird | East Finals (lost to Knicks 4–2) |
| Central | Atlanta Hawks | 31 | 19 | .620 | Lenny Wilkens | East Semifinals (lost to Knicks 4–0) |
| Central | Detroit Pistons | 29 | 21 | .580 | Alvin Gentry | East 1st Round (lost to Hawks 3–2) |
| Central | Milwaukee Bucks | 28 | 22 | .560 | George Karl | East 1st Round (lost to Pacers 3–0) |
| Central | Charlotte Hornets | 26 | 24 | .520 | Paul Silas | Did not qualify |
| Central | Toronto Raptors | 23 | 27 | .460 | Butch Carter | Did not qualify |
| Central | Cleveland Cavaliers | 22 | 28 | .440 | Mike Fratello | Did not qualify |
| Central | Chicago Bulls | 13 | 37 | .260 | Tim Floyd | Did not qualify |
Western Conference
| Division | Team | W | L | Win% | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | San Antonio Spurs | 37 | 13 | .740 | Gregg Popovich | NBA Champions (def. Knicks 4–1) |
| Midwest | Utah Jazz | 37 | 13 | .740 | Jerry Sloan | West Semifinals (lost to Blazers 4–2) |
| Midwest | Houston Rockets | 31 | 19 | .620 | Rudy Tomjanovich | West 1st Round (lost to Lakers 3–1) |
| Midwest | Minnesota Timberwolves | 25 | 25 | .500 | Flip Saunders | West 1st Round (lost to Spurs 3–1) |
| Midwest | Dallas Mavericks | 19 | 31 | .380 | Don Nelson | Did not qualify |
| Midwest | Denver Nuggets | 14 | 36 | .280 | Mike D’Antoni | Did not qualify |
| Midwest | Vancouver Grizzlies | 8 | 42 | .160 | Brian Hill | Did not qualify |
| Pacific | Portland Trail Blazers | 35 | 15 | .700 | Mike Dunleavy | West Finals (lost to Spurs 4–0) |
| Pacific | Los Angeles Lakers | 31 | 19 | .620 | Kurt Rambis | West Semifinals (lost to Spurs 4–0) |
| Pacific | Phoenix Suns | 27 | 23 | .540 | Danny Ainge | West 1st Round (lost to Blazers 3–0) |
| Pacific | Sacramento Kings | 27 | 23 | .540 | Rick Adelman | West 1st Round (lost to Jazz 3–2) |
| Pacific | Seattle SuperSonics | 25 | 25 | .500 | Paul Westphal | Did not qualify |
| Pacific | Golden State Warriors | 21 | 29 | .420 | P.J. Carlesimo | Did not qualify |
| Pacific | Los Angeles Clippers | 9 | 41 | .180 | Chris Ford | Did not qualify |
Key Notes:
- The San Antonio Spurs secured their first NBA Championship by defeating the New York Knicks 4–1 in the Finals.
- The New York Knicks made history as the first #8 seed to reach the NBA Finals.
- Tim Duncan of the Spurs was named NBA Finals MVP.
- Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz was awarded the Regular Season MVP.
- The season was shortened to 50 games due to a lockout, leading to a condensed schedule.
1999 NBA Playoffs Summary
- NBA Champion: San Antonio Spurs
- Finals MVP: Tim Duncan
- Finals Result: Spurs defeated Knicks 4–1
In the playoffs, the Spurs advanced through the Western Conference, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves (3–1), Los Angeles Lakers (4–0), and Portland Trail Blazers (4–0) to reach the NBA Finals. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat (3–2), Atlanta Hawks (4–0), and Indiana Pacers (4–2) to reach the Finals. In the NBA Finals, the Spurs defeated the Knicks 4–1 to win the championship.