| Rk | Team | Chg | Rec | SoS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IND - Pacers | 47-17 | 9 | |
| 2 | DEN - Rockets | 1 | 37-27 | 3 |
| 3 | DAL - Chaparrals | -1 | 35-27 | 11 |
| 4 | KY - Colonels | 32-29 | 7 | |
| 5 | NO - Buccaneers | 31-30 | 8 | |
| 6 | WAS - Capitols | 36-31 | 9 | |
| 7 | CAR - Cougars | 30-32 | 4 | |
| 8 | NY - Nets | 33-36 | 6 | |
| 9 | LA - Stars | 30-35 | 5 | |
| 10 | PITT - Pipers | 22-42 | 1 | |
| 11 | MIA - Floridians | 19-46 | 2 | |