| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS - Celtics | Eastern | 64-26 |
| 2 | PHI - 76ers | Eastern | 79-17 |
| 3 | STL - Hawks | Western | 44-46 |
| 4 | LA - Lakers | Western | 36-48 |
| 4 | SF - Warriors | Western | 53-43 |
| 6 | CIN - Royals | Eastern | 40-45 |
| 7 | NY - Knicks | Eastern | 37-48 |
| 8 | BAL - Bullets | Eastern | 20-61 |
| 9 | DET - Pistons | Eastern | 30-51 |
| 10 | CHI - Bulls | Western | 33-51 |
| 12 | SD - Rockets | Western | DNP |
| 12 | SEA - SuperSonics | Western | DNP |