NBA standings 1955-56
Eastern Division
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | Strk | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Playoffs) | WarriorsPhiladelphia Warriors | 45 | 27 | .625 | – | 4-6 | L1 | 31-7 | 14-20 |
| 2 (Playoffs) | CelticsBoston Celtics | 39 | 33 | .542 | 6 | 5-5 | W1 | 26-7 | 13-26 |
| 3 (Playoffs) | NationalsSyracuse Nationals | 35 | 37 | .486 | 10 | 4-6 | L1 | 26-10 | 9-27 |
| 4 | KnicksNew York Knicks | 35 | 37 | .486 | 10 | 6-4 | W1 | 19-16 | 16-21 |
Western Division
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | Strk | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Playoffs) | PistonsFort Wayne Pistons | 37 | 35 | .514 | – | 5-5 | L2 | 27-8 | 10-27 |
| 2 (Playoffs) | HawksSt. Louis Hawks | 33 | 39 | .458 | 4 | 6-4 | L2 | 21-11 | 12-28 |
| 3 (Playoffs) | LakersMinneapolis Lakers | 33 | 39 | .458 | 4 | 5-5 | W3 | 27-12 | 6-27 |
| 4 | RoyalsRochester Royals | 31 | 41 | .431 | 6 | 4-6 | L1 | 25-15 | 6-26 |
- Playoffs