Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 61-21, Finished 2nd in NBA Pacific Division
Coach: Del Harris (61-21)
Executive: Jerry West
PTS/G: 105.5 (1st of 29) Opp PTS/G: 97.8 (20th of 29)
SRS: 6.88 (2nd of 29) Pace: 93.6 (1st of 29)
Off Rtg: 111.9 (2nd of 29) Def Rtg: 103.7 (11th of 29) Net Rtg: +8.2 (1st of 29)
Expected W-L: 61-21 (2nd of 29)
Preseason Odds: Championship +700, Over-Under 57.5
Arena: Great Western Forum Attendance: 676,101 (15th of 29)
NBA 1998 Playoffs:
Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-1) versus Portland Trail Blazers
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Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-1) versus Seattle SuperSonics
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Lost NBA Western Conference Finals (0-4) versus Utah Jazz
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Regular Season: 5-Man Combinations