| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS - Celtics | Eastern | 60-23 |
| 2 | SYR - Nationals | Eastern | 40-41 |
| 3 | STL - Hawks | Western | 51-27 |
| 4 | MIN - Lakers | Western | 39-46 |
| 4 | PHI - Warriors | Eastern | 32-40 |
| 6 | DET - Pistons | Western | 29-46 |
| 7 | NY - Knicks | Eastern | 40-34 |
| 8 | CIN - Royals | Western | 19-53 |