Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Baltimore Bullets | 82 | 57 | 25 | .695 | — | Gene Shue | Lost First Round |
| Eastern | Philadelphia 76ers | 82 | 55 | 27 | .671 | 2.0 | Jack Ramsay | Lost First Round |
| Eastern | Boston Celtics | 82 | 48 | 34 | .585 | 9.0 | Bill Russell | NBA Champions |
| Eastern | Cincinnati Royals | 82 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 16.0 | Bob Cousy | Did Not Qualify |
| Eastern | Detroit Pistons | 82 | 32 | 50 | .390 | 25.0 | Paul Seymour | Did Not Qualify |
| Eastern | Milwaukee Bucks | 82 | 27 | 55 | .329 | 30.0 | Larry Costello | Did Not Qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Los Angeles Lakers | 82 | 55 | 27 | .671 | — | Butch Van Breda Kolff | Lost NBA Finals |
| Western | Atlanta Hawks | 82 | 48 | 34 | .585 | 7.0 | Richie Guerin | Lost Conference Finals |
| Western | San Francisco Warriors | 82 | 41 | 41 | .500 | 14.0 | George Lee | Lost First Round |
| Western | San Diego Rockets | 82 | 37 | 45 | .451 | 18.0 | Jack McMahon | Did Not Qualify |
| Western | Chicago Bulls | 82 | 33 | 49 | .402 | 22.0 | Dick Motta | Did Not Qualify |
| Western | Seattle SuperSonics | 82 | 30 | 52 | .366 | 25.0 | Al Bianchi | Did Not Qualify |
| Western | Phoenix Suns | 82 | 16 | 66 | .195 | 39.0 | Johnny “Red” Kerr | Did Not Qualify |