Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Division
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | New York Knicks | 70 | 47 | 23 | .671 | 0.0 | Joe Lapchick | NBA Finals |
| Boston Celtics | 71 | 46 | 25 | .648 | 1.5 | Red Auerbach | Division Finals | |
| Syracuse Nationals | 71 | 47 | 24 | .662 | 0.5 | Al Cervi | Division Semifinals | |
| Baltimore Bullets | 70 | 16 | 54 | .229 | 31.5 | Clair Bee | Did Not Qualify | |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 69 | 12 | 57 | .174 | 35.0 | Eddie Gottlieb | Did Not Qualify |
Western Division
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Minneapolis Lakers | 70 | 48 | 22 | .686 | 0.0 | John Kundla | NBA Champions |
| Rochester Royals | 70 | 44 | 26 | .629 | 4.0 | Les Harrison | Division Finals | |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 69 | 36 | 33 | .522 | 11.5 | Paul Birch | Division Semifinals | |
| Indianapolis Olympians | 71 | 28 | 43 | .394 | 19.5 | Herm Schaefer | Did Not Qualify | |
| Milwaukee Hawks | 71 | 27 | 44 | .380 | 20.5 | Andrew Levane | Did Not Qualify |