Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Philadelphia 76ers | 80 | 55 | 25 | .688 | — | Dolph Schayes | Lost Division Finals |
| Eastern | Boston Celtics | 80 | 54 | 26 | .675 | 1.0 | Red Auerbach | Won NBA Championship |
| Eastern | Cincinnati Royals | 80 | 45 | 35 | .563 | 10.0 | Jack McMahon | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Eastern | Baltimore Bullets | 80 | 38 | 42 | .475 | 17.0 | Paul Seymour | Did not qualify |
| Eastern | New York Knicks | 80 | 30 | 50 | .375 | 25.0 | Harry Gallatin | Did not qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Los Angeles Lakers | 80 | 45 | 35 | .563 | — | Fred Schaus | Lost Division Finals |
| Western | St. Louis Hawks | 80 | 36 | 44 | .450 | 9.0 | Richie Guerin | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | San Francisco Warriors | 80 | 35 | 45 | .438 | 10.0 | Alex Hannum | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | Detroit Pistons | 80 | 22 | 58 | .275 | 23.0 | Dave DeBusschere | Did not qualify |