| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS - Celtics | Eastern | 66-35 |
| 2 | PHI - 76ers | Eastern | 69-26 |
| 3 | LA - Lakers | Western | 62-35 |
| 4 | ATL - Hawks | Western | 58-30 |
| 4 | SF - Warriors | Western | 47-45 |
| 6 | NY - Knicks | Eastern | 45-43 |
| 7 | CIN - Royals | Eastern | 39-43 |
| 8 | DET - Pistons | Eastern | 42-46 |
| 9 | BAL - Bullets | Eastern | 36-46 |
| 9 | CHI - Bulls | Western | 30-57 |
| 11 | SEA - SuperSonics | Western | 23-59 |
| 12 | SD - Rockets | Western | 15-67 |
| 14 | MIL - Bucks | Eastern | DNP |
| 14 | PHX - Suns | Western | DNP |