Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 64-18, Finished 1st in NBA Midwest Division
Coach: Jerry Sloan (64-18)
Executive: Scott Layden
PTS/G: 103.1 (2nd of 29) Opp PTS/G: 94.3 (8th of 29)
SRS: 7.97 (2nd of 29) Pace: 90.0 (17th of 29)
Off Rtg: 113.6 (2nd of 29) Def Rtg: 104.0 (9th of 29) Net Rtg: +9.7 (2nd of 29)
Expected W-L: 64-18 (2nd of 29)
Preseason Odds: Championship +1800, Over-Under 51.5
Arena: Delta Center Attendance: 811,439 (4th of 29)
NBA 1997 Playoffs:
Won NBA Western Conference First Round (3-0) versus Los Angeles Clippers
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Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-1) versus Los Angeles Lakers
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Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-2) versus Houston Rockets
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Lost NBA Finals (2-4) versus Chicago Bulls
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Regular Season: 5-Man Combinations