| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS - Celtics | Eastern | 65-32 |
| 2 | LA - Lakers | Western | 52-42 |
| 3 | STL - Hawks | Western | 42-48 |
| 4 | PHI - 76ers | Eastern | 56-29 |
| 5 | CIN - Royals | Eastern | 47-38 |
| 6 | BAL - Bullets | Eastern | 38-45 |
| 7 | SF - Warriors | Western | 35-45 |
| 8 | DET - Pistons | Western | 22-58 |
| 8 | NY - Knicks | Eastern | 30-50 |
| 10 | CHI - Bulls | Western | DNP |