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 | 55 | 27 | .671 | 0.0 | Pat Riley | Lost East 1st Round |
| Atlantic | New York Knicks | 82 | 43 | 39 | .524 | 12.0 | Jeff Van Gundy | Lost East Semis |
| Atlantic | New Jersey Nets | 82 | 43 | 39 | .524 | 12.0 | John Calipari | Lost East 1st Round |
| Atlantic | Washington Wizards | 82 | 42 | 40 | .512 | 13.0 | Bernie Bickerstaff | Did Not Qualify |
| Atlantic | Boston Celtics | 82 | 36 | 46 | .439 | 19.0 | Rick Pitino | Did Not Qualify |
| Atlantic | Philadelphia 76ers | 82 | 31 | 51 | .378 | 24.0 | Larry Brown | Did Not Qualify |
| Central | Chicago Bulls | 82 | 62 | 20 | .756 | 0.0 | Phil Jackson | Won NBA Championship |
| Central | Indiana Pacers | 82 | 58 | 24 | .707 | 4.0 | Larry Bird | Lost East Finals |
| Central | Charlotte Hornets | 82 | 51 | 31 | .622 | 11.0 | Dave Cowens | Lost East Semis |
| Central | Atlanta Hawks | 82 | 50 | 32 | .610 | 12.0 | Lenny Wilkens | Lost East 1st Round |
| Central | Cleveland Cavaliers | 82 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 15.0 | Mike Fratello | Lost East 1st Round |
| Central | Detroit Pistons | 82 | 37 | 45 | .451 | 25.0 | Doug Collins | Did Not Qualify |
| Central | Milwaukee Bucks | 82 | 36 | 46 | .439 | 26.0 | Chris Ford | Did Not Qualify |
| Central | Toronto Raptors | 82 | 16 | 66 | .195 | 46.0 | Darrell Walker | Did Not Qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | Utah Jazz | 82 | 62 | 20 | .756 | 0.0 | Jerry Sloan | Lost NBA Finals |
| Midwest | San Antonio Spurs | 82 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 6.0 | Gregg Popovich | Lost West Semis |
| Midwest | Minnesota Timberwolves | 82 | 45 | 37 | .549 | 17.0 | Flip Saunders | Lost West 1st Round |
| Midwest | Houston Rockets | 82 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 21.0 | Rudy Tomjanovich | Lost West 1st Round |
| Midwest | Dallas Mavericks | 82 | 20 | 62 | .244 | 42.0 | Don Nelson | Did Not Qualify |
| Midwest | Vancouver Grizzlies | 82 | 19 | 63 | .232 | 43.0 | Brian Hill | Did Not Qualify |
| Midwest | Denver Nuggets | 82 | 11 | 71 | .134 | 51.0 | Bill Hanzlik | Did Not Qualify |
| Pacific | Seattle SuperSonics | 82 | 61 | 21 | .744 | 0.0 | George Karl | Lost West Semis |
| Pacific | Los Angeles Lakers | 82 | 61 | 21 | .744 | 0.0 | Del Harris | Lost West Finals |
| Pacific | Phoenix Suns | 82 | 56 | 26 | .683 | 5.0 | Danny Ainge | Lost West 1st Round |
| Pacific | Portland Trail Blazers | 82 | 46 | 36 | .561 | 15.0 | Mike Dunleavy Sr. | Lost West 1st Round |
| Pacific | Sacramento Kings | 82 | 27 | 55 | .329 | 34.0 | Eddie Jordan | Did Not Qualify |
| Pacific | Golden State Warriors | 82 | 19 | 63 | .232 | 42.0 | P. J. Carlesimo | Did Not Qualify |
| Pacific | Los Angeles Clippers | 82 | 17 | 65 | .207 | 44.0 | Bill Fitch | Did Not Qualify |