| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN - Pipers | Eastern | 65-28 |
| 2 | NO - Buccaneers | Western | 58-37 |
| 3 | MIA - Floridians | Eastern | 54-34 |
| 4 | KY - Colonels | Eastern | 38-45 |
| 5 | DAL - Chaparrals | Western | 50-36 |
| 6 | DEN - Rockets | Western | 47-36 |
| 7 | IND - Pacers | Eastern | 38-43 |
| 8 | NY - Nets | Eastern | 36-42 |
| 9 | HOU - Mavericks | Western | 29-52 |
| 10 | LA - Stars | Western | 25-53 |
| 11 | OAK - Oaks | Western | 22-56 |