| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS - Celtics | Eastern | 67-23 |
| 2 | STL - Hawks | Western | 52-40 |
| 3 | SF - Warriors | Western | 53-39 |
| 4 | LA - Lakers | Western | 44-41 |
| 5 | CIN - Royals | Eastern | 36-49 |
| 5 | PHI - 76ers | Eastern | 36-49 |
| 7 | BAL - Bullets | Western | 31-49 |
| 7 | DET - Pistons | Western | 23-57 |
| 9 | NY - Knicks | Eastern | 22-58 |