Conference standings and postseason results for the NBA season.
Atlantic
| Boston Celtics | 57 | 25 | .695 | 9315 | 8828 |
| New York Knicks | 38 | 44 | .463 | 8655 | 8695 |
| Washington Bullets | 38 | 44 | .463 | 8653 | 8716 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 36 | 46 | .439 | 8667 | 8785 |
Central
| Detroit Pistons | 54 | 28 | .659 | 8957 | 8533 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 50 | 32 | .610 | 8844 | 8549 |
| Chicago Bulls | 50 | 32 | .610 | 8609 | 8330 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8566 | 8504 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8697 | 8653 |
| Indiana Pacers | 38 | 44 | .463 | 8581 | 8646 |
Midwest
| Denver Nuggets | 54 | 28 | .659 | 9573 | 9239 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 53 | 29 | .646 | 8960 | 8602 |
| Utah Jazz | 47 | 35 | .573 | 8899 | 8597 |
| Houston Rockets | 46 | 36 | .561 | 8935 | 8821 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 31 | 51 | .378 | 9314 | 9714 |
Pacific
| Los Angeles Lakers | 62 | 20 | .756 | 9250 | 8771 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 53 | 29 | .646 | 9518 | 9147 |
| Phoenix Suns | 28 | 54 | .341 | 8901 | 9268 |
| Sacramento Kings | 24 | 58 | .293 | 8855 | 9327 |
| Golden State Warriors | 20 | 62 | .244 | 8771 | 9453 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 17 | 65 | .207 | 8103 | 8949 |
Other
| Seattle Supersonics | 44 | 38 | .537 | 9135 | 8966 |
| New Jersey Nets | 19 | 63 | .232 | 8235 | 8900 |
Postseason
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals