Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 57-25, Finished 1st in NBA Central Division
Coach: Don Nelson (57-25)
Executive: Don Nelson
PTS/G: 114.5 (5th of 23) Opp PTS/G: 105.5 (5th of 23)
SRS: 8.69 (2nd of 23) Pace: 102.1 (13th of 23)
Off Rtg: 111.4 (4th of 23) Def Rtg: 102.7 (2nd of 23) Net Rtg: +8.8 (2nd of 23)
Expected W-L: 62-20 (2nd of 23)
Preseason Odds: Championship +400
Arena: MECCA Arena Attendance: 443,064 (15th of 23)
NBA 1986 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-0) versus New Jersey Nets
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-3) versus Philadelphia 76ers
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Eastern Conference Finals (0-4) versus Boston Celtics
(Series Stats)
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