%byline(By The Associated Press%)
| EASTERN CONFERENCE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
| Connecticut | 14 | 9 | .609 | — |
| Washington | 14 | 9 | .609 | — |
| New York | 12 | 11 | .522 | 2 |
| Atlanta | 10 | 14 | .417 | 4½ |
| Chicago | 8 | 16 | .333 | 6½ |
| Indiana | 8 | 16 | .333 | 6½ |
| WESTERN CONFERENCE | ||||
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
| x-Minnesota | 20 | 2 | .909 | — |
| Los Angeles | 17 | 6 | .739 | 3½ |
| Phoenix | 13 | 10 | .565 | 7½ |
| Dallas | 11 | 14 | .440 | 10½ |
| Seattle | 10 | 13 | .435 | 10½ |
| San Antonio | 4 | 21 | .160 | 17½ |
x-clinched playoff spot
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| Thursday's Game |
|---|
Minnesota 69, Atlanta 54
| Friday's Games |
|---|
Phoenix at Connecticut
Chicago at Indiana
Washington at San Antonio
Seattle at Dallas
New York at Los Angeles
