Conference standings and postseason results for the NBA season.
Atlantic
| Boston Celtics | 51 | 31 | .622 | 8745 | 8448 |
| New York Knicks | 51 | 31 | .622 | 8328 | 8009 |
| Miami Heat | 38 | 44 | .463 | 8608 | 8953 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 35 | 47 | .427 | 8358 | 8462 |
| Washington Bullets | 25 | 57 | .305 | 8395 | 8761 |
| Orlando Magic | 21 | 61 | .256 | 8330 | 8897 |
Central
| Chicago Bulls | 67 | 15 | .817 | 9011 | 8155 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 57 | 25 | .695 | 8926 | 8479 |
| Detroit Pistons | 48 | 34 | .585 | 8113 | 7945 |
| Indiana Pacers | 40 | 42 | .488 | 9197 | 9042 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 38 | 44 | .463 | 8711 | 8834 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 31 | 51 | .378 | 8980 | 9300 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 31 | 51 | .378 | 8608 | 8749 |
Midwest
| Utah Jazz | 55 | 27 | .671 | 8877 | 8353 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 47 | 35 | .573 | 8524 | 8252 |
| Houston Rockets | 42 | 40 | .512 | 8366 | 8507 |
| Denver Nuggets | 24 | 58 | .293 | 8176 | 8821 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 22 | 60 | .268 | 8007 | 8634 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 15 | 67 | .183 | 8237 | 8815 |
Pacific
| Portland Trail Blazers | 57 | 25 | .695 | 9135 | 8539 |
| Golden State Warriors | 55 | 27 | .671 | 9732 | 9412 |
| Phoenix Suns | 53 | 29 | .646 | 9194 | 8707 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8440 | 8352 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 43 | 39 | .524 | 8229 | 8319 |
| Sacramento Kings | 29 | 53 | .354 | 8549 | 9046 |
Other
| Seattle Supersonics | 47 | 35 | .573 | 8737 | 8583 |
| New Jersey Nets | 40 | 42 | .488 | 8641 | 8780 |
Postseason
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals