Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 51-31, Finished 1st in NBA Midwest Division
Coach: Bill Fitch (51-31)
Executive: Ray Patterson
PTS/G: 114.4 (6th of 23) Opp PTS/G: 111.8 (13th of 23)
SRS: 2.10 (6th of 23) Pace: 103.5 (7th of 23)
Off Rtg: 110.1 (5th of 23) Def Rtg: 107.6 (14th of 23) Net Rtg: +2.5 (4th of 23)
Expected W-L: 48-34 (4th of 23)
Preseason Odds: Championship +700
Arena: The Summit Attendance: 604,644 (5th of 23)
NBA 1986 Playoffs:
Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-0) versus Sacramento Kings
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Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Denver Nuggets
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-1) versus Los Angeles Lakers
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Finals (2-4) versus Boston Celtics
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