Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 55-27, Finished 2nd in NBA Pacific Division
Coach: Cotton Fitzsimmons (55-27)
PTS/G: 118.6 (1st of 25) Opp PTS/G: 110.9 (16th of 25)
SRS: 6.84 (2nd of 25) Pace: 104.5 (3rd of 25)
Off Rtg: 113.1 (2nd of 25) Def Rtg: 105.7 (5th of 25) Net Rtg: +7.3 (2nd of 25)
Expected W-L: 59-23 (2nd of 25)
Preseason Odds: Championship +10000
Arena: Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Attendance: 447,061 (20th of 25)
NBA 1989 Playoffs:
Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-0) versus Denver Nuggets
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-1) versus Golden State Warriors
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Western Conference Finals (0-4) versus Los Angeles Lakers
(Series Stats)
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