| Rk | Team | Chg | Rec | SoS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEN - Rockets | 51-33 | 6 | |
| 2 | IND - Pacers | 59-25 | 11 | |
| 3 | DAL - Chaparrals | 45-39 | 9 | |
| 4 | KY - Colonels | 45-39 | 10 | |
| 4 | NO - Buccaneers | 1 | 42-42 | 7 |
| 6 | CAR - Cougars | 1 | 42-42 | 8 |
| 7 | LA - Stars | -1 | 43-41 | 4 |
| 8 | WAS - Capitols | 44-40 | 5 | |
| 9 | NY - Nets | 39-45 | 3 | |
| 10 | PITT - Pipers | 29-55 | 1 | |
| 11 | MIA - Floridians | 23-61 | 2 | |