Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 64-18, Finished 1st in NBA Pacific Division
Coach: George Karl (64-18)
Executive: Wally Walker
PTS/G: 104.5 (2nd of 29) Opp PTS/G: 96.7 (8th of 29)
SRS: 7.40 (2nd of 29) Pace: 93.8 (3rd of 29)
Off Rtg: 110.3 (8th of 29) Def Rtg: 102.1 (2nd of 29) Net Rtg: +8.2 (2nd of 29)
Expected W-L: 61-21 (2nd of 29)
Preseason Odds: Championship +800
Arena: KeyArena at Seattle Center Attendance: 697,301 (14th of 29)
NBA 1996 Playoffs:
Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-1) versus Sacramento Kings
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-0) versus Houston Rockets
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-3) versus Utah Jazz
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Finals (2-4) versus Chicago Bulls
(Series Stats)
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