| Rk | Team | Chg | Rec | SoS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IND - Pacers | 54-19 | 9 | |
| 2 | DEN - Rockets | 43-32 | 6 | |
| 3 | DAL - Chaparrals | 39-36 | 11 | |
| 4 | KY - Colonels | 39-34 | 9 | |
| 5 | WAS - Capitols | 1 | 42-33 | 5 |
| 6 | NO - Buccaneers | -1 | 36-37 | 8 |
| 7 | LA - Stars | 38-37 | 7 | |
| 8 | CAR - Cougars | 37-36 | 4 | |
| 9 | NY - Nets | 35-39 | 3 | |
| 10 | PITT - Pipers | 24-50 | 1 | |
| 11 | MIA - Floridians | 20-54 | 2 | |