Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Boston Celtics | 80 | 62 | 18 | .775 | — | Red Auerbach | Won NBA Championship |
| Eastern | Cincinnati Royals | 80 | 48 | 32 | .600 | 14.0 | Jack McMahon | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Eastern | Philadelphia 76ers | 80 | 40 | 40 | .500 | 22.0 | Dolph Schayes | Lost Division Finals |
| Eastern | Baltimore Bullets | 80 | 37 | 43 | .463 | 25.0 | Buddy Jeannette | Did not qualify |
| Eastern | New York Knicks | 80 | 31 | 49 | .388 | 31.0 | Harry Gallatin | Did not qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Los Angeles Lakers | 80 | 49 | 31 | .613 | — | Fred Schaus | Lost Division Finals |
| Western | St. Louis Hawks | 80 | 45 | 35 | .563 | 4.0 | Richie Guerin | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | Detroit Pistons | 80 | 31 | 49 | .388 | 18.0 | Charles Wolf | Did not qualify |
| Western | San Francisco Warriors | 80 | 17 | 63 | .213 | 32.0 | Alex Hannum | Did not qualify |