| Rk | Team | Chg | Rec | SoS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IND - Pacers | 55-22 | 9 | |
| 2 | DEN - Rockets | 45-33 | 6 | |
| 3 | DAL - Chaparrals | 41-36 | 10 | |
| 4 | KY - Colonels | 42-35 | 11 | |
| 5 | NO - Buccaneers | 1 | 39-38 | 8 |
| 6 | LA - Stars | 1 | 40-38 | 7 |
| 7 | WAS - Capitols | -2 | 42-35 | 4 |
| 8 | CAR - Cougars | 38-38 | 5 | |
| 9 | NY - Nets | 36-41 | 2 | |
| 10 | PITT - Pipers | 25-52 | 1 | |
| 11 | MIA - Floridians | 21-56 | 3 | |