| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS - Celtics | Eastern | 70-22 |
| 2 | LA - Lakers | Western | 54-37 |
| 2 | PHI - 76ers | Eastern | 46-45 |
| 2 | STL - Hawks | Western | 46-38 |
| 5 | BAL - Bullets | Western | 42-48 |
| 5 | CIN - Royals | Eastern | 49-35 |
| 7 | SF - Warriors | Western | 17-63 |
| 8 | DET - Pistons | Western | 31-49 |
| 9 | NY - Knicks | Eastern | 31-49 |