Conference standings and postseason results for the NBA season.
Atlantic
| Boston Celtics | 62 | 20 | .756 | 9008 | 8526 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 62 | 20 | .756 | 9156 | 8512 |
| New York Knicks | 50 | 32 | .610 | 8849 | 8716 |
| Washington Bullets | 39 | 43 | .476 | 8662 | 8661 |
Central
| Milwaukee Bucks | 60 | 22 | .732 | 9276 | 8680 |
| Chicago Bulls | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8937 | 8775 |
| Indiana Pacers | 44 | 38 | .537 | 8827 | 8712 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 31 | 51 | .378 | 8604 | 8858 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 28 | 54 | .341 | 8670 | 9068 |
| Detroit Pistons | 21 | 61 | .256 | 8174 | 8692 |
Midwest
| San Antonio Spurs | 52 | 30 | .634 | 9209 | 8973 |
| Houston Rockets | 40 | 42 | .488 | 8878 | 8851 |
| Denver Nuggets | 37 | 45 | .451 | 9986 | 10025 |
| Utah Jazz | 28 | 54 | .341 | 8301 | 8784 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 15 | 67 | .183 | 8322 | 9011 |
Pacific
| Phoenix Suns | 57 | 25 | .695 | 9019 | 8567 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 54 | 28 | .659 | 9117 | 8802 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 45 | 37 | .549 | 9080 | 9007 |
| Golden State Warriors | 39 | 43 | .476 | 9006 | 9103 |
Other
| Kansas City Kings | 40 | 42 | .488 | 8769 | 8768 |
| San Diego Clippers | 36 | 46 | .439 | 8737 | 8867 |
| Seattle Supersonics | 34 | 48 | .415 | 8531 | 8666 |
| New Jersey Nets | 24 | 58 | .293 | 8768 | 9262 |
Postseason
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals
Finals