| W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Neutral | Div | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x-Boston Celtics | 49 | 23 | .681 | - | 25-4 | 16-13 | 8-6 | 20-16 |
| x-Syracuse Nationals | 41 | 31 | .569 | 8 | 26-5 | 8-20 | 7-6 | 21-15 |
| x-Philadelphia Warriors | 37 | 35 | .514 | 12 | 15-11 | 11-19 | 11-5 | 17-19 |
| New York Knicks | 35 | 37 | .486 | 14 | 16-12 | 11-18 | 8-7 | 14-22 |
To use the update on any article, insert:
{{1957–58 NBA East standings}}
To highlight the Syracuse Nationals, insert:
{{1957–58 NBA East standings|team=SYR}}
For the other teams, use:
- New York Knicks: NYK
- Philadelphia Warriors: PHW
- Boston Celtics: BOS