| Pl. | Team | Sp. | Diff. | Pkt. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | ChicagoChicago Bulls | 82 | 886 | 0,841 |
| 2 |  |
MiamiMiami Heat |
| 82 |
| 450 |
| 0,744 |
| 3 |  | New YorkNew York Knicks | 82 | 256 | 0,695 |
| 4 |  | AtlantaAtlanta Hawks | 82 | 446 | 0,683 |
| 5 |  | DetroitDetroit Pistons | 82 | 430 | 0,659 |
| 5 |  | CharlotteCharlotte Hornets | 82 | 153 | 0,659 |
| 7 |  | OrlandoOrlando Magic | 82 | -29 | 0,549 |
| 8 |  | WashingtonWashington Wizards | 82 | 133 | 0,537 |
| 9 |  | ClevelandCleveland Cavaliers | 82 | 151 | 0,512 |
| 10 |  | IndianaIndiana Pacers | 82 | 80 | 0,476 |
| 11 |  | MilwaukeeMilwaukee Bucks | 82 | -155 | 0,402 |
| 12 |  | TorontoToronto Raptors | 82 | -256 | 0,366 |
| 13 |  | BrooklynBrooklyn Nets | 82 | -374 | 0,317 |
| 14 |  | PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia 76ers | 82 | -536 | 0,268 |
| 15 |  | BostonBoston Celtics | 82 | -601 | 0,183 |
NBA 1996/97, 
NBA Playoffs 1996/97, 
