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 | 59 | 21 | .738 | — | Red Auerbach | Won NBA Championship |
| Eastern | Cincinnati Royals | 80 | 55 | 25 | .688 | 4.0 | Jack McMahon | Lost Division Finals |
| Eastern | Philadelphia 76ers | 80 | 34 | 46 | .425 | 25.0 | Dolph Schayes | Did not qualify |
| Eastern | New York Knicks | 80 | 22 | 58 | .275 | 37.0 | Eddie Donovan | Did not qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | San Francisco Warriors | 80 | 48 | 32 | .600 | — | Alex Hannum | Lost NBA Finals |
| Western | St. Louis Hawks | 80 | 46 | 34 | .575 | 2.0 | Harry Gallatin | Lost Division Finals |
| Western | Los Angeles Lakers | 80 | 42 | 38 | .525 | 6.0 | Fred Schaus | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | Detroit Pistons | 80 | 23 | 57 | .288 | 25.0 | Charles Wolf | Did not qualify |