| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAS - Capitols | Western | 72-22 |
| 2 | IND - Pacers | Eastern | 53-42 |
| 3 | MIA - Floridians | Eastern | 48-42 |
| 4 | DEN - Rockets | Western | 47-38 |
| 5 | NO - Buccaneers | Western | 50-39 |
| 6 | KY - Colonels | Eastern | 45-40 |
| 7 | DAL - Chaparrals | Western | 44-41 |
| 8 | PITT - Pipers | Eastern | 39-46 |
| 9 | LA - Stars | Western | 33-45 |
| 10 | CAR - Cougars | Eastern | 23-55 |
| 11 | NY - Nets | Eastern | 17-61 |