Conference standings and postseason results for the NBA season.
Atlantic
| Boston Celtics | 63 | 19 | .768 | 9412 | 8867 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 58 | 24 | .707 | 9261 | 8925 |
| Washington Bullets | 40 | 42 | .488 | 8655 | 8677 |
| New York Knicks | 24 | 58 | .293 | 8627 | 9007 |
Central
| Milwaukee Bucks | 59 | 23 | .720 | 9090 | 8528 |
| Detroit Pistons | 46 | 36 | .561 | 9508 | 9304 |
| Chicago Bulls | 38 | 44 | .463 | 8916 | 8985 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 36 | 46 | .439 | 8903 | 9129 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 34 | 48 | .415 | 8743 | 8862 |
| Indiana Pacers | 22 | 60 | .268 | 8879 | 9388 |
Midwest
| Denver Nuggets | 52 | 30 | .634 | 9841 | 9641 |
| Houston Rockets | 48 | 34 | .585 | 9118 | 8977 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 44 | 38 | .537 | 9116 | 8938 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 41 | 41 | .500 | 9412 | 9337 |
| Utah Jazz | 41 | 41 | .500 | 8937 | 8946 |
Pacific
| Los Angeles Lakers | 62 | 20 | .756 | 9696 | 9093 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 9469 | 9190 |
| Phoenix Suns | 36 | 46 | .439 | 8858 | 9031 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 31 | 51 | .378 | 8784 | 9152 |
| Golden State Warriors | 22 | 60 | .268 | 9052 | 9654 |
Other
| New Jersey Nets | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8975 | 8956 |
| Kansas City Kings | 31 | 51 | .378 | 9413 | 9632 |
| Seattle Supersonics | 31 | 51 | .378 | 8376 | 8822 |
Postseason
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals
Finals