Conference standings and postseason results for the NBA season.
Atlantic
| Boston Celtics | 61 | 21 | .744 | 9303 | 8664 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 59 | 23 | .720 | 8949 | 8603 |
| New York Knicks | 39 | 43 | .476 | 9344 | 9438 |
| Washington Bullets | 39 | 43 | .476 | 8773 | 8982 |
Central
| Atlanta Hawks | 50 | 32 | .610 | 8573 | 8334 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 49 | 33 | .598 | 9025 | 8702 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 37 | 45 | .451 | 9360 | 9332 |
| Indiana Pacers | 37 | 45 | .451 | 9119 | 9176 |
| Chicago Bulls | 30 | 52 | .366 | 8813 | 9035 |
| Detroit Pistons | 16 | 66 | .195 | 8933 | 9609 |
Midwest
| Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | .500 | 9084 | 9070 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 41 | 41 | .500 | 9788 | 9819 |
| Denver Nuggets | 30 | 52 | .366 | 8878 | 9240 |
| Utah Jazz | 24 | 58 | .293 | 8394 | 8887 |
Pacific
| Los Angeles Lakers | 60 | 22 | .732 | 9438 | 8954 |
| Phoenix Suns | 55 | 27 | .671 | 9114 | 8819 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 38 | 44 | .463 | 8402 | 8469 |
| Golden State Warriors | 24 | 58 | .293 | 8493 | 8853 |
Other
| Seattle Supersonics | 56 | 26 | .683 | 8897 | 8515 |
| Kansas City Kings | 47 | 35 | .573 | 8860 | 8603 |
| San Diego Clippers | 35 | 47 | .427 | 8820 | 9160 |
| New Jersey Nets | 34 | 48 | .415 | 8879 | 8975 |
Postseason
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals