Last Updated on June 17, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are the 2000–01 NBA Regular Season Standings.
Eastern Conference
| Division | Team | W | L | Win% | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Philadelphia 76ers | 56 | 26 | .683 | Larry Brown | NBA Finals (lost to Lakers 4–1) |
| Atlantic | Miami Heat | 50 | 32 | .610 | Pat Riley | East 1st Round (lost to Hornets 3–0) |
| Atlantic | New York Knicks | 48 | 34 | .585 | Jeff Van Gundy | East 1st Round (lost to Raptors 3–2) |
| Atlantic | Orlando Magic | 43 | 39 | .524 | Doc Rivers | East 1st Round (lost to Bucks 3–1) |
| Atlantic | Boston Celtics | 36 | 46 | .439 | Rick Pitino / Jim O’Brien | Did not qualify |
| Atlantic | New Jersey Nets | 26 | 56 | .317 | Byron Scott | Did not qualify |
| Atlantic | Washington Wizards | 19 | 63 | .232 | Leonard Hamilton | Did not qualify |
| Central | Milwaukee Bucks | 52 | 30 | .634 | George Karl | East Finals (lost to 76ers 4–3) |
| Central | Toronto Raptors | 47 | 35 | .573 | Lenny Wilkens | East Semifinals (lost to 76ers 4–3) |
| Central | Charlotte Hornets | 46 | 36 | .561 | Paul Silas | East Semifinals (lost to Bucks 4–3) |
| Central | Indiana Pacers | 41 | 41 | .500 | Isiah Thomas | East 1st Round (lost to 76ers 3–1) |
| Central | Detroit Pistons | 32 | 50 | .390 | George Irvine | Did not qualify |
| Central | Cleveland Cavaliers | 30 | 52 | .366 | Randy Wittman | Did not qualify |
| Central | Atlanta Hawks | 25 | 57 | .305 | Lon Kruger | Did not qualify |
| Central | Chicago Bulls | 15 | 67 | .183 | Tim Floyd | Did not qualify |
Western Conference
| Division | Team | W | L | Win% | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | San Antonio Spurs | 58 | 24 | .707 | Gregg Popovich | West Finals (lost to Lakers 4–0) |
| Midwest | Utah Jazz | 53 | 29 | .646 | Jerry Sloan | West 1st Round (lost to Mavericks 3–2) |
| Midwest | Dallas Mavericks | 53 | 29 | .646 | Don Nelson | West Semifinals (lost to Spurs 4–1) |
| Midwest | Minnesota Timberwolves | 47 | 35 | .573 | Flip Saunders | West 1st Round (lost to Spurs 3–1) |
| Midwest | Houston Rockets | 45 | 37 | .549 | Rudy Tomjanovich | Did not qualify |
| Midwest | Denver Nuggets | 40 | 42 | .488 | Dan Issel | Did not qualify |
| Midwest | Vancouver Grizzlies | 23 | 59 | .280 | Sidney Lowe | Did not qualify |
| Pacific | Los Angeles Lakers | 56 | 26 | .683 | Phil Jackson | NBA Champions (def. 76ers 4–1) |
| Pacific | Sacramento Kings | 55 | 27 | .671 | Rick Adelman | West Semifinals (lost to Lakers 4–0) |
| Pacific | Phoenix Suns | 51 | 31 | .622 | Scott Skiles | West 1st Round (lost to Kings 3–1) |
| Pacific | Portland Trail Blazers | 50 | 32 | .610 | Mike Dunleavy | West 1st Round (lost to Lakers 3–0) |
| Pacific | Seattle SuperSonics | 44 | 38 | .537 | Nate McMillan | Did not qualify |
| Pacific | Los Angeles Clippers | 31 | 51 | .378 | Alvin Gentry | Did not qualify |
| Pacific | Golden State Warriors | 17 | 65 | .207 | Dave Cowens | Did not qualify |
Key Notes:
- The Los Angeles Lakers secured their second consecutive NBA Championship by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 4–1 in the Finals.
- The San Antonio Spurs achieved the best regular-season record at 58–24 (.707).
- Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season.
- The Toronto Raptors advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
2001 NBA Playoffs Summary
- NBA Champion: Los Angeles Lakers
- Finals MVP: Shaquille O’Neal
- Finals Result: Lakers defeated 76ers 4–1
In the playoffs, the Lakers advanced through the Western Conference, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers (3–0), Sacramento Kings (4–0), and San Antonio Spurs (4–0) to reach the NBA Finals. In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers (3–1), Toronto Raptors (4–3), and Milwaukee Bucks (4–3) to reach the Finals. In the NBA Finals, the Lakers defeated the 76ers 4–1 to win the championship.