Conference standings and postseason results for the NBA season.
Atlantic
| New York Knicks | 52 | 30 | .634 | 9567 | 9258 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 46 | 36 | .561 | 9174 | 9051 |
| Boston Celtics | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8958 | 8863 |
| Washington Bullets | 40 | 42 | .488 | 8879 | 9056 |
| Miami Heat | 15 | 67 | .183 | 8016 | 8937 |
Central
| Detroit Pistons | 63 | 19 | .768 | 8740 | 8264 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 57 | 25 | .695 | 8923 | 8300 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 52 | 30 | .634 | 9102 | 8699 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 49 | 33 | .598 | 8932 | 8636 |
| Chicago Bulls | 47 | 35 | .573 | 8726 | 8608 |
| Indiana Pacers | 28 | 54 | .341 | 8767 | 9109 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 20 | 62 | .244 | 8566 | 9265 |
Midwest
| Utah Jazz | 51 | 31 | .622 | 8588 | 8176 |
| Houston Rockets | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8897 | 8819 |
| Denver Nuggets | 44 | 38 | .537 | 9675 | 9536 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 38 | 44 | .463 | 8484 | 8583 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 21 | 61 | .256 | 8652 | 9249 |
Pacific
| Los Angeles Lakers | 57 | 25 | .695 | 9406 | 8818 |
| Phoenix Suns | 55 | 27 | .671 | 9727 | 9096 |
| Golden State Warriors | 43 | 39 | .524 | 9558 | 9583 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 39 | 43 | .476 | 9395 | 9275 |
| Sacramento Kings | 27 | 55 | .329 | 8651 | 9106 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 21 | 61 | .256 | 8712 | 9525 |
Other
| Seattle Supersonics | 47 | 35 | .573 | 9196 | 8958 |
| New Jersey Nets | 26 | 56 | .317 | 8506 | 9027 |
Postseason
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals