| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | BAL - Bullets | Eastern | 24-42 |
| 9 | BOS - Celtics | Eastern | 39-32 |
| 5 | FTW - Pistons | Western | 33-38 |
| 6 | IND - Olympians | Western | 32-39 |
| 10 | MIL - Hawks | Western | DNP |
| 2 | MIN - Lakers | Western | 47-28 |
| 1 | NY - Knicks | Eastern | 44-36 |
| 7 | PHI - Warriors | Eastern | 40-28 |
| 3 | ROC - Royals | Western | 50-32 |
| 4 | SYR - Nationals | Eastern | 36-37 |