The culmination of the 1995-96 National Basketball Association regular season resulted in a ranked order for each team within their respective conferences and overall. This ranking determined playoff seeding and, therefore, paths to the championship. The final record of each team, reflecting wins and losses, established this hierarchical structure.
Understanding the results of that season provides valuable historical context for assessing team performance, individual player achievements, and the evolution of league dynamics. Examining these results allows for comparative analysis against subsequent seasons, offering insights into trends and competitive shifts. This record serves as a benchmark against which future teams and seasons are measured.