Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 50-32, Finished 2nd in NBA Central Division
Coach: Mike Fratello (50-32)
Executive: Stan Kasten
PTS/G: 108.6 (17th of 23) Opp PTS/G: 106.2 (6th of 23)
SRS: 2.59 (4th of 23) Pace: 100.0 (19th of 23)
Off Rtg: 107.9 (11th of 23) Def Rtg: 105.6 (6th of 23) Net Rtg: +2.4 (5th of 23)
Expected W-L: 47-35 (5th of 23)
Preseason Odds: Championship +10000
Arena: Omni Coliseum Attendance: 377,351 (19th of 23)
NBA 1986 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-1) versus Detroit Pistons
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (1-4) versus Boston Celtics
(Series Stats)
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