| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS - Celtics | Eastern | 66-27 |
| 2 | LA - Lakers | Central | 59-34 |
| 3 | STL - Hawks | Central | 54-37 |
| 4 | PHI - 76ers | Eastern | 50-35 |
| 5 | CIN - Royals | Eastern | 48-44 |
| 5 | SF - Warriors | Central | 31-49 |
| 7 | DET - Pistons | Central | 35-49 |
| 8 | BAL - Bullets | Central | 25-55 |
| 8 | NY - Knicks | Eastern | 21-59 |