Conference standings and postseason results for the NBA season.
Atlantic
| Boston Celtics | 63 | 19 | .768 | 9180 | 8657 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 58 | 24 | .707 | 9119 | 8649 |
| Washington Bullets | 43 | 39 | .524 | 8485 | 8413 |
| New York Knicks | 33 | 49 | .402 | 8707 | 8926 |
Central
| Milwaukee Bucks | 55 | 27 | .671 | 8890 | 8441 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8281 | 8237 |
| Detroit Pistons | 39 | 43 | .476 | 9112 | 9187 |
| Indiana Pacers | 35 | 47 | .427 | 8379 | 8532 |
| Chicago Bulls | 34 | 48 | .415 | 8743 | 8909 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 15 | 67 | .183 | 8463 | 9161 |
Midwest
| San Antonio Spurs | 48 | 34 | .585 | 9272 | 9083 |
| Denver Nuggets | 46 | 36 | .561 | 10371 | 10328 |
| Houston Rockets | 46 | 36 | .561 | 8680 | 8683 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 28 | 54 | .341 | 8575 | 8938 |
| Utah Jazz | 25 | 57 | .305 | 9094 | 9558 |
Pacific
| Los Angeles Lakers | 57 | 25 | .695 | 9400 | 9001 |
| Phoenix Suns | 46 | 36 | .561 | 8705 | 8422 |
| Golden State Warriors | 45 | 37 | .549 | 9092 | 9007 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 9006 | 8957 |
Other
| Seattle Supersonics | 52 | 30 | .634 | 8795 | 8456 |
| New Jersey Nets | 44 | 38 | .537 | 8746 | 8690 |
| Kansas City Kings | 30 | 52 | .366 | 8785 | 9039 |
| San Diego Clippers | 17 | 65 | .207 | 8896 | 9502 |
Postseason
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals