Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Division
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Syracuse Nationals | 66 | 40 | 26 | .606 | 0.0 | Al Cervi | East Finals |
| Boston Celtics | 66 | 39 | 27 | .591 | 1.0 | Red Auerbach | East Semifinals | |
| New York Knicks | 66 | 37 | 29 | .561 | 3.0 | Joe Lapchick | NBA Finals | |
| Philadelphia Warriors | 66 | 33 | 33 | .500 | 7.0 | Edward Gottlieb | Did Not Qualify | |
| Baltimore Bullets | 66 | 20 | 46 | .303 | 20.0 | Fred Scolari / Chick Reiser | Did Not Qualify |
Western Division
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | Rochester Royals | 66 | 41 | 25 | .621 | 0.0 | Les Harrison | West Semifinals |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 66 | 40 | 26 | .606 | 1.0 | John Kundla | NBA Champions | |
| Indianapolis Olympians | 66 | 34 | 32 | .515 | 7.0 | Herm Schaefer | West Semifinals | |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 66 | 29 | 37 | .439 | 12.0 | Paul Birch | West Finals | |
| Milwaukee Hawks | 66 | 17 | 49 | .258 | 24.0 | Doxie Moore | Did Not Qualify |