Conference standings and postseason results for the NBA season.
Atlantic
| Philadelphia 76ers | 53 | 29 | .646 | 9039 | 8630 |
| Boston Celtics | 52 | 30 | .634 | 9023 | 8696 |
| New York Knicks | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8879 | 8763 |
| Washington Bullets | 31 | 51 | .378 | 8832 | 9009 |
| Miami Heat | 18 | 64 | .220 | 8247 | 9044 |
| Orlando Magic | 18 | 64 | .220 | 9090 | 9821 |
Central
| Detroit Pistons | 59 | 23 | .720 | 8556 | 8057 |
| Chicago Bulls | 55 | 27 | .671 | 8977 | 8710 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 44 | 38 | .537 | 8691 | 8755 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8411 | 8436 |
| Indiana Pacers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8962 | 8949 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 41 | 41 | .500 | 8901 | 8817 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 19 | 63 | .232 | 8232 | 8873 |
Midwest
| San Antonio Spurs | 56 | 26 | .683 | 8718 | 8432 |
| Utah Jazz | 55 | 27 | .671 | 8760 | 8367 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 47 | 35 | .573 | 8384 | 8378 |
| Denver Nuggets | 43 | 39 | .524 | 9397 | 9281 |
| Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | .500 | 8752 | 8632 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 22 | 60 | .268 | 7803 | 8150 |
Pacific
| Los Angeles Lakers | 63 | 19 | .768 | 9079 | 8523 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 59 | 23 | .720 | 9365 | 8847 |
| Phoenix Suns | 54 | 28 | .659 | 9423 | 8841 |
| Golden State Warriors | 37 | 45 | .451 | 9534 | 9791 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 30 | 52 | .366 | 8509 | 8787 |
| Sacramento Kings | 23 | 59 | .280 | 8341 | 8756 |
Other
| Seattle Supersonics | 41 | 41 | .500 | 8769 | 8684 |
| New Jersey Nets | 17 | 65 | .207 | 8208 | 8853 |
Postseason
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals