Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Eastern Conference

DIVISION TEAM GP W L PCT GB COACH PLAYOFF RESULT
Atlantic New York Knicks 82 60 22 .732 Red Holzman Won NBA Championship
Atlantic Philadelphia 76ers 82 42 40 .512 18.0 Jack Ramsay Lost First Round
Atlantic Boston Celtics 82 34 48 .415 26.0 Tom Heinsohn Did Not Qualify
Central Milwaukee Bucks 82 56 26 .683 Larry Costello Lost Conference Finals
Central Baltimore Bullets 82 50 32 .610 6.0 Gene Shue Lost First Round
Central Cincinnati Royals 82 36 46 .439 20.0 Bob Cousy Did Not Qualify
Central Detroit Pistons 82 31 51 .378 25.0 Butch Van Breda Kolff Did Not Qualify

Western Conference

DIVISION TEAM GP W L PCT GB COACH PLAYOFF RESULT
Midwest Atlanta Hawks 82 48 34 .585 Richie Guerin Lost Conference Finals
Midwest Chicago Bulls 82 39 43 .476 9.0 Dick Motta Lost First Round
Midwest Phoenix Suns 82 39 43 .476 9.0 Johnny “Red” Kerr Lost First Round
Pacific Los Angeles Lakers 82 46 36 .561 Joe Mullaney Lost NBA Finals
Pacific Seattle SuperSonics 82 36 46 .439 10.0 Al Bianchi Did Not Qualify
Pacific San Francisco Warriors 82 30 52 .366 16.0 George Lee Did Not Qualify
Pacific San Diego Rockets 82 27 55 .329 19.0 Jack McMahon Did Not Qualify