| Rk | Team | Conf | Prev Rec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS - Celtics | Atlantic | 66-27 |
| 2 | CHI - Bulls | Midwest | 54-41 |
| 2 | GS - Warriors | Pacific | 60-39 |
| 2 | WAS - Bullets | Central | 68-31 |
| 5 | NY - Knicks | Atlantic | 41-44 |
| 6 | MIL - Bucks | Midwest | 38-44 |
| 7 | DET - Pistons | Midwest | 41-44 |
| 8 | BUF - Braves | Atlantic | 52-37 |
| 9 | HOU - Rockets | Central | 44-46 |
| 9 | SEA - SuperSonics | Pacific | 47-44 |
| 11 | KC - Kings | Midwest | 46-42 |
| 11 | LA - Lakers | Pacific | 30-52 |
| 13 | ATL - Hawks | Central | 31-51 |
| 14 | CLE - Cavaliers | Central | 40-42 |
| 14 | PHX - Suns | Pacific | 32-50 |
| 16 | POR - Trailblazers | Pacific | 38-44 |
| 17 | PHI - 76ers | Atlantic | 34-48 |
| 18 | NO - Jazz | Central | 23-59 |