Template:1996–97 NBA East standings

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For the other teams, use:
 * Atlanta Hawks – ATL
 * Boston Celtics – BOS
 * Charlotte Hornets – CHH
 * Cleveland Cavaliers – CLE
 * Detroit Pistons – DET
 * Indiana Pacers – IND
 * Miami Heat – MIA
 * Milwaukee Bucks – MIL
 * New Jersey Nets – NJN
 * New York Knicks – NYK
 * Orlando Magic – ORL
 * Philadelphia 76ers – PHI
 * Toronto Raptors – TOR
 * Washington Bullets – WSB