Conference standings and postseason results for the NBA season.
Atlantic
| Boston Celtics | 62 | 20 | .756 | 9194 | 8656 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 52 | 30 | .634 | 8838 | 8658 |
| New York Knicks | 47 | 35 | .573 | 8763 | 8448 |
| Washington Bullets | 35 | 47 | .427 | 8423 | 8660 |
Central
| Milwaukee Bucks | 50 | 32 | .610 | 8666 | 8325 |
| Detroit Pistons | 49 | 33 | .598 | 9602 | 9308 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 40 | 42 | .488 | 8321 | 8427 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 28 | 54 | .341 | 8386 | 8735 |
| Chicago Bulls | 27 | 55 | .329 | 8501 | 8926 |
| Indiana Pacers | 26 | 56 | .317 | 8566 | 8961 |
Midwest
| Utah Jazz | 45 | 37 | .549 | 9428 | 9335 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 43 | 39 | .524 | 9052 | 9017 |
| Denver Nuggets | 38 | 44 | .463 | 10147 | 10237 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 37 | 45 | .451 | 9862 | 9884 |
| Houston Rockets | 29 | 53 | .354 | 9071 | 9324 |
Pacific
| Los Angeles Lakers | 54 | 28 | .659 | 9478 | 9170 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 48 | 34 | .585 | 9277 | 8986 |
| Phoenix Suns | 41 | 41 | .500 | 9101 | 9028 |
| Golden State Warriors | 37 | 45 | .451 | 9008 | 9287 |
Other
| New Jersey Nets | 45 | 37 | .549 | 9019 | 8929 |
| Seattle Supersonics | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8865 | 8879 |
| Kansas City Kings | 38 | 44 | .463 | 9023 | 9144 |
| San Diego Clippers | 30 | 52 | .366 | 9077 | 9344 |
Postseason
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals
Finals