Ladder
This is the ladder at the end of season, before the finals. The top 6 teams qualified for the finals series.
Updated to match(es) played on 29 September 1997. Source: NBL.com.au
The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the results in games played between the teams will determine order of seeding.
1Brisbane Bullets won Head-to-Head (2-1).
2Adelaide 36ers won Head-to-Head (2-1).
3Newcastle Falcons won Head-to-Head (2-1).
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Andrew Gaze (Melbourne)
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