| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS - Celtics | Eastern | 60-24 |
| 2 | STL - Hawks | Western | 56-35 |
| 3 | SYR - Nationals | Eastern | 42-45 |
| 4 | LA - Lakers | Western | 42-49 |
| 5 | PHI - Warriors | Eastern | 46-36 |
| 6 | DET - Pistons | Western | 36-48 |
| 7 | NY - Knicks | Eastern | 21-58 |
| 8 | CIN - Royals | Western | 33-46 |
| 9 | CHI - Packers | Western | DNP |