| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LA - Lakers | Pacific | 69-30 |
| 1 | NY - Knicks | Atlantic | 69-30 |
| 3 | MIL - Bucks | Midwest | 62-26 |
| 4 | BOS - Celtics | Atlantic | 75-20 |
| 5 | CHI - Bulls | Midwest | 54-35 |
| 5 | GS - Warriors | Pacific | 52-41 |
| 7 | CAP - Bullets | Central | 53-34 |
| 8 | ATL - Hawks | Central | 48-40 |
| 9 | PHX - Suns | Pacific | 38-44 |
| 10 | DET - Pistons | Midwest | 40-42 |
| 10 | HOU - Rockets | Central | 33-49 |
| 12 | KC/OM - Kings | Midwest | 36-46 |
| 12 | SEA - SuperSonics | Pacific | 26-56 |
| 14 | PHI - 76ers | Atlantic | 9-73 |
| 15 | CLE - Cavaliers | Central | 32-50 |
| 16 | POR - Trailblazers | Pacific | 21-61 |
| 17 | BUF - Braves | Atlantic | 21-61 |