Template:1956–57 NBA Eastern Division standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Neutral | Div | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x-Boston Celtics | 44 | 28 | .611 | - | 24-4 | 11-18 | 9-6 | 20-16 |
| x-Syracuse Nationals | 38 | 34 | .528 | 6 | 23-9 | 9-15 | 6-10 | 20-16 |
| x-Philadelphia Warriors | 37 | 35 | .514 | 7 | 20-5 | 5–25 | 12-5 | 17-19 |
| New York Knicks | 36 | 36 | .500 | 8 | 18-10 | 9-19 | 9-7 | 15-21 |
To use the update on any article, insert:
{{1956–57 NBA East standings}}
To highlight the Syracuse Nationals, insert:
{{1956–57 NBA East standings|team=SYR}}
For the other teams, use:
- New York Knicks: NYK
- Philadelphia Warriors: PHW
- Boston Celtics: BOS