Last Updated on June 17, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here are the 1999–2000 NBA Regular Season Standings.
Eastern Conference
| Division | Team | W | L | Win% | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Miami Heat | 52 | 30 | .634 | Pat Riley | East Semifinals (lost to Knicks 4–3) |
| Atlantic | New York Knicks | 50 | 32 | .610 | Jeff Van Gundy | East Finals (lost to Pacers 4–2) |
| Atlantic | Philadelphia 76ers | 49 | 33 | .598 | Larry Brown | East Semifinals (lost to Pacers 4–2) |
| Atlantic | Orlando Magic | 41 | 41 | .500 | Doc Rivers | Did not qualify |
| Atlantic | Boston Celtics | 35 | 47 | .427 | Rick Pitino | Did not qualify |
| Atlantic | New Jersey Nets | 31 | 51 | .378 | Don Casey | Did not qualify |
| Atlantic | Washington Wizards | 29 | 53 | .354 | Gar Heard | Did not qualify |
| Central | Indiana Pacers | 56 | 26 | .683 | Larry Bird | NBA Finals (lost to Lakers 4–2) |
| Central | Charlotte Hornets | 49 | 33 | .598 | Paul Silas | East 1st Round (lost to 76ers 3–1) |
| Central | Toronto Raptors | 45 | 37 | .549 | Butch Carter | East 1st Round (lost to Knicks 3–0) |
| Central | Detroit Pistons | 42 | 40 | .512 | George Irvine | East 1st Round (lost to Heat 3–0) |
| Central | Milwaukee Bucks | 42 | 40 | .512 | George Karl | East 1st Round (lost to Pacers 3–2) |
| Central | Cleveland Cavaliers | 32 | 50 | .390 | Randy Wittman | Did not qualify |
| Central | Atlanta Hawks | 28 | 54 | .341 | Lenny Wilkens | Did not qualify |
| Central | Chicago Bulls | 17 | 65 | .207 | Tim Floyd | Did not qualify |
Western Conference
| Division | Team | W | L | Win% | Head Coach | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | Los Angeles Lakers | 67 | 15 | .817 | Phil Jackson | NBA Champions (def. Pacers 4–2) |
| Pacific | Portland Trail Blazers | 59 | 23 | .720 | Mike Dunleavy | West Finals (lost to Lakers 4–3) |
| Pacific | Phoenix Suns | 53 | 29 | .646 | Scott Skiles | West Semifinals (lost to Lakers 4–1) |
| Pacific | Seattle SuperSonics | 45 | 37 | .549 | Paul Westphal | West 1st Round (lost to Jazz 3–2) |
| Pacific | Sacramento Kings | 44 | 38 | .537 | Rick Adelman | West 1st Round (lost to Lakers 3–2) |
| Pacific | Golden State Warriors | 19 | 63 | .232 | Garry St. Jean | Did not qualify |
| Pacific | Los Angeles Clippers | 15 | 67 | .183 | Chris Ford | Did not qualify |
| Midwest | Utah Jazz | 55 | 27 | .671 | Jerry Sloan | West Semifinals (lost to Blazers 4–1) |
| Midwest | San Antonio Spurs | 53 | 29 | .646 | Gregg Popovich | West 1st Round (lost to Suns 3–1) |
| Midwest | Minnesota Timberwolves | 50 | 32 | .610 | Flip Saunders | West 1st Round (lost to Blazers 3–1) |
| Midwest | Dallas Mavericks | 40 | 42 | .488 | Don Nelson | Did not qualify |
| Midwest | Denver Nuggets | 35 | 47 | .427 | Dan Issel | Did not qualify |
| Midwest | Houston Rockets | 34 | 48 | .415 | Rudy Tomjanovich | Did not qualify |
| Midwest | Vancouver Grizzlies | 22 | 60 | .268 | Lionel Hollins | Did not qualify |
Key Notes:
- The Los Angeles Lakers, under new head coach Phil Jackson, achieved a league-best 67–15 record and won the NBA Championship, defeating the Indiana Pacers 4–2 in the Finals.
- Shaquille O’Neal was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season.
- Elton Brand and Steve Francis shared the Rookie of the Year honors.
- The Portland Trail Blazers pushed the Lakers to a Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals, nearly overcoming a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit.
2000 NBA Playoffs Summary
- NBA Champion: Los Angeles Lakers
- Finals MVP: Shaquille O’Neal
- Finals Result: Lakers defeated Pacers 4–2
In the playoffs, the Lakers advanced through the Western Conference, defeating the Sacramento Kings (3–2), Phoenix Suns (4–1), and Portland Trail Blazers (4–3) to reach the NBA Finals. In the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (3–2), Philadelphia 76ers (4–2), and New York Knicks (4–2) to reach the Finals. In the NBA Finals, the Lakers defeated the Pacers 4–2 to win the championship.