Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Miami Heat | 50 | 33 | 17 | .660 | 0.0 | Pat Riley | East 1st Round (lost to Knicks 3–2) |
| Orlando Magic | 50 | 33 | 17 | .660 | 0.0 | Chuck Daly | East 1st Round (lost to 76ers 3–1) | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 50 | 28 | 22 | .560 | 5.0 | Larry Brown | East Semifinals (lost to Pacers 4–0) | |
| New York Knicks | 50 | 27 | 23 | .540 | 6.0 | Jeff Van Gundy | NBA Finals (lost to Spurs 4–1) | |
| Boston Celtics | 50 | 19 | 31 | .380 | 14.0 | Rick Pitino | Did Not Qualify | |
| Washington Wizards | 50 | 18 | 32 | .360 | 15.0 | Bernie Bickerstaff | Did Not Qualify | |
| New Jersey Nets | 50 | 16 | 34 | .320 | 17.0 | John Calipari | Did Not Qualify | |
| Central | Indiana Pacers | 50 | 33 | 17 | .660 | 0.0 | Larry Bird | East Finals (lost to Knicks 4–2) |
| Atlanta Hawks | 50 | 31 | 19 | .620 | 2.0 | Lenny Wilkens | East Semifinals (lost to Knicks 4–0) | |
| Detroit Pistons | 50 | 29 | 21 | .580 | 4.0 | Alvin Gentry | East 1st Round (lost to Hawks 3–2) | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 50 | 28 | 22 | .560 | 5.0 | George Karl | East 1st Round (lost to Pacers 3–0) | |
| Charlotte Hornets | 50 | 26 | 24 | .520 | 7.0 | Paul Silas | Did Not Qualify | |
| Toronto Raptors | 50 | 23 | 27 | .460 | 10.0 | Butch Carter | Did Not Qualify | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 50 | 22 | 28 | .440 | 11.0 | Mike Fratello | Did Not Qualify | |
| Chicago Bulls | 50 | 13 | 37 | .260 | 20.0 | Tim Floyd | Did Not Qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | San Antonio Spurs | 50 | 37 | 13 | .740 | 0.0 | Gregg Popovich | Won NBA Championship |
| Utah Jazz | 50 | 37 | 13 | .740 | 0.0 | Jerry Sloan | West Semifinals (lost to Blazers 4–2) | |
| Houston Rockets | 50 | 31 | 19 | .620 | 6.0 | Rudy Tomjanovich | West 1st Round (lost to Lakers 3–1) | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 50 | 25 | 25 | .500 | 12.0 | Flip Saunders | West 1st Round (lost to Spurs 3–1) | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 50 | 19 | 31 | .380 | 18.0 | Don Nelson | Did Not Qualify | |
| Denver Nuggets | 50 | 14 | 36 | .280 | 23.0 | Mike D’Antoni | Did Not Qualify | |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | 50 | 8 | 42 | .160 | 29.0 | Brian Hill | Did Not Qualify | |
| Pacific | Portland Trail Blazers | 50 | 35 | 15 | .700 | 0.0 | Mike Dunleavy | West Finals (lost to Spurs 4–0) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 50 | 31 | 19 | .620 | 4.0 | Kurt Rambis | West Semifinals (lost to Spurs 4–0) | |
| Phoenix Suns | 50 | 27 | 23 | .540 | 8.0 | Danny Ainge | West 1st Round (lost to Blazers 3–0) | |
| Sacramento Kings | 50 | 27 | 23 | .540 | 8.0 | Rick Adelman | West 1st Round (lost to Jazz 3–2) | |
| Seattle SuperSonics | 50 | 25 | 25 | .500 | 10.0 | Paul Westphal | Did Not Qualify | |
| Golden State Warriors | 50 | 21 | 29 | .420 | 14.0 | P.J. Carlesimo | Did Not Qualify | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 50 | 9 | 41 | .180 | 26.0 | Chris Ford | Did Not Qualify |