Conference standings and postseason results for the NBA season.
Atlantic
| Boston Celtics | 59 | 23 | .720 | 9237 | 8692 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8729 | 8745 |
| Washington Bullets | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8690 | 8802 |
| New York Knicks | 24 | 58 | .293 | 8508 | 9022 |
Central
| Atlanta Hawks | 57 | 25 | .695 | 9024 | 8431 |
| Detroit Pistons | 52 | 30 | .634 | 9118 | 8836 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 50 | 32 | .610 | 9052 | 8731 |
| Indiana Pacers | 41 | 41 | .500 | 8698 | 8751 |
| Chicago Bulls | 40 | 42 | .488 | 8596 | 8523 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 31 | 51 | .378 | 8558 | 8871 |
Midwest
| Dallas Mavericks | 55 | 27 | .671 | 9567 | 9050 |
| Utah Jazz | 44 | 38 | .537 | 8844 | 8811 |
| Houston Rockets | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8765 | 8683 |
| Denver Nuggets | 37 | 45 | .451 | 9569 | 9640 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 28 | 54 | .341 | 8882 | 9300 |
Pacific
| Los Angeles Lakers | 65 | 17 | .793 | 9656 | 8893 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 49 | 33 | .598 | 9667 | 9410 |
| Golden State Warriors | 42 | 40 | .512 | 9188 | 9380 |
| Phoenix Suns | 36 | 46 | .439 | 9111 | 9311 |
| Sacramento Kings | 29 | 53 | .354 | 9095 | 9359 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 12 | 70 | .146 | 8566 | 9503 |
Other
| Seattle Supersonics | 39 | 43 | .476 | 9325 | 9287 |
| New Jersey Nets | 24 | 58 | .293 | 8893 | 9307 |
Postseason
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals
Finals