Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Boston Celtics | 72 | 52 | 20 | .722 | — | Red Auerbach | Won NBA Championship |
| Eastern | New York Knicks | 72 | 40 | 32 | .556 | 12.0 | Andrew Levane | Did Not Qualify |
| Eastern | Syracuse Nationals | 72 | 35 | 37 | .486 | 17.0 | Paul Seymour | Lost Division Finals |
| Eastern | Philadelphia Warriors | 72 | 32 | 40 | .444 | 20.0 | Al Cervi | Lost Division Semifinals |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | St. Louis Hawks | 72 | 49 | 23 | .681 | — | Ed Macauley | Lost Division Finals |
| Western | Minneapolis Lakers | 72 | 33 | 39 | .458 | 16.0 | John Kundla | Lost NBA Finals |
| Western | Detroit Pistons | 72 | 28 | 44 | .389 | 21.0 | Red Rocha | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | Cincinnati Royals | 72 | 19 | 53 | .264 | 30.0 | Tom Marshall | Did Not Qualify |