Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 50-32, Finished 3rd in NBA Central Division
Coach: Don Nelson (50-32)
Executive: Don Nelson
PTS/G: 110.4 (11th of 23) Opp PTS/G: 106.5 (5th of 23)
SRS: 4.04 (5th of 23) Pace: 100.3 (15th of 23)
Off Rtg: 109.5 (7th of 23) Def Rtg: 105.6 (4th of 23) Net Rtg: +3.9 (5th of 23)
Expected W-L: 51-31 (5th of 23)
Preseason Odds: Championship +700
Arena: MECCA Arena Attendance: 451,797 (17th of 23)
NBA 1987 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-2) versus Philadelphia 76ers
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (3-4) versus Boston Celtics
(Series Stats)
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