NBA Standings — 1961-62
Regular-season records by conference for the 1961-62 season, with offensive/defensive ratings and Simple Rating System (SRS).
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | W–L | ORtg | DRtg | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 60–20 | 92.1 | 85.1 | +8.2 |
| 2 | Detroit Pistons | 37–43 | 92.8 | 94.2 | -1.7 |
| 3 | New York Knicks | 29–51 | 91.2 | 95.0 | -4.0 |
Western Conference
| # | Team | W–L | ORtg | DRtg | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles Lakers | 54–26 | 95.0 | 93.3 | +1.8 |