Division Standings
- * Playoff teams
| Team | W | L | W/L% | GB | PS/G | PA/G | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Division | |||||||
| Boston Celtics* | 57 | 22 | .722 | — | 119.7 | 114.1 | 4.94 |
| Philadelphia Warriors* | 46 | 33 | .582 | 11.0 | 121.0 | 120.1 | 0.89 |
| Syracuse Nationals* | 38 | 41 | .481 | 19.0 | 121.3 | 119.2 | 1.93 |
| New York Knicks | 21 | 58 | .266 | 36.0 | 113.7 | 120.1 | -5.43 |
| Western Division | |||||||
| St. Louis Hawks* | 51 | 28 | .646 | — | 118.8 | 115.2 | 2.99 |
| Los Angeles Lakers* | 36 | 43 | .456 | 15.0 | 114.0 | 114.1 | -0.11 |
| Detroit Pistons* | 34 | 45 | .430 | 17.0 | 118.6 | 121.0 | -2.11 |
| Cincinnati Royals | 33 | 46 | .418 | 18.0 | 117.9 | 121.3 | -3.04 |
Expanded Standings