Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Boston Celtics | 82 | 57 | 25 | .695 | 0.0 | K.C. Jones | Lost Conf. Finals |
| Washington Bullets | 82 | 38 | 44 | .463 | 19.0 | Kevin Loughery | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| New York Knicks | 82 | 38 | 44 | .463 | 19.0 | Rick Pitino | Did Not Qualify | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 82 | 36 | 46 | .439 | 21.0 | Matt Guokas | Did Not Qualify | |
| New Jersey Nets | 82 | 19 | 63 | .232 | 38.0 | Dave Wohl | Did Not Qualify | |
| Central | Detroit Pistons | 82 | 54 | 28 | .659 | 0.0 | Chuck Daly | Lost NBA Finals |
| Atlanta Hawks | 82 | 50 | 32 | .610 | 4.0 | Mike Fratello | Lost Conf. Semifinals | |
| Chicago Bulls | 82 | 50 | 32 | .610 | 4.0 | Doug Collins | Lost Conf. Semifinals | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 82 | 42 | 40 | .512 | 12.0 | Del Harris | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 82 | 42 | 40 | .512 | 12.0 | Lenny Wilkens | Did Not Qualify | |
| Indiana Pacers | 82 | 38 | 44 | .463 | 16.0 | Jack Ramsay | Did Not Qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest | Denver Nuggets | 82 | 54 | 28 | .659 | 0.0 | Doug Moe | Lost Conf. Semifinals |
| Dallas Mavericks | 82 | 53 | 29 | .646 | 1.0 | John MacLeod | Lost Conf. Finals | |
| Utah Jazz | 82 | 47 | 35 | .573 | 7.0 | Jerry Sloan | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| Houston Rockets | 82 | 46 | 36 | .561 | 8.0 | Bill Fitch | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| San Antonio Spurs | 82 | 31 | 51 | .378 | 23.0 | Larry Brown | Did Not Qualify | |
| Pacific | L.A. Lakers | 82 | 62 | 20 | .756 | 0.0 | Pat Riley | NBA Champions |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 82 | 53 | 29 | .646 | 9.0 | Mike Schuler | Lost Conf. 1st Round | |
| Seattle SuperSonics | 82 | 44 | 38 | .537 | 18.0 | Bernie Bickerstaff | Lost Conf. Semifinals | |
| Sacramento Kings | 82 | 24 | 58 | .293 | 38.0 | Jerry Reynolds | Did Not Qualify | |
| Golden State Warriors | 82 | 20 | 62 | .244 | 42.0 | George Karl | Did Not Qualify | |
| L.A. Clippers | 82 | 17 | 65 | .207 | 45.0 | Don Casey | Did Not Qualify |