NBA standings 1952-53
Eastern Division
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | Strk | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Playoffs) | KnicksNew York Knicks | 47 | 23 | .671 | – | 6-4 | L2 | 32-4 | 15-19 |
| 2 (Playoffs) | NationalsSyracuse Nationals | 47 | 24 | .662 | 0.5 | 7-3 | W5 | 37-2 | 10-22 |
| 3 (Playoffs) | CelticsBoston Celtics | 46 | 25 | .648 | 1.5 | 7-3 | L1 | 34-4 | 12-21 |
| 4 (Playoffs) | BulletsBaltimore Bullets | 16 | 54 | .229 | 31 | 2-8 | L2 | 13-20 | 3-34 |
| 5 | WarriorsPhiladelphia Warriors | 12 | 57 | .174 | 34.5 | 3-7 | L4 | 11-12 | 1-45 |
Western Division
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | Strk | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Playoffs) | LakersMinneapolis Lakers | 48 | 22 | .686 | – | 6-4 | W2 | 32-3 | 16-19 |
| 2 (Playoffs) | RoyalsRochester Royals | 44 | 26 | .629 | 4 | 6-4 | W1 | 31-9 | 13-17 |
| 3 (Playoffs) | PistonsFort Wayne Pistons | 36 | 33 | .522 | 11.5 | 5-5 | L1 | 28-9 | 8-24 |
| 4 (Playoffs) | OlympiansIndianapolis Olympians | 28 | 43 | .394 | 20.5 | 6-4 | W1 | 23-15 | 5-28 |
| 5 | HawksMilwaukee Hawks | 27 | 44 | .380 | 21.5 | 4-6 | L1 | 23-9 | 4-35 |
- Playoffs