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National Basketball Association (NBA) Season in Review 1988-89

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Season in Review 1988-89

NBA Final Regular Season Standings 1988-89

Eastern Conference

           
Atlantic Division WLPct. GB
New York Knickerbockers 52 30 .634   -
Philadelphia 76ers 46 36 .561   6
Boston Celtics 42 40 .512   10
Washington Bullets 40 42 .488   12
New Jersey Nets 26 56 .317   26
Charlotte Hornets 20 62 .244   32
           
Central Division WLPct. GB
Detroit Pistons 63 19 .768   -
Cleveland Cavaliers 57 25 .695   6
Atlanta Hawks 52 30 .634   11
Milwaukee Bucks 49 33 .598   14
Chicago Bulls 47 35 .573   16
Indiana Pacers 28 54 .341   35
 

Western Conference

           
Midwest Division WLPct. GB
Utah Jazz 51 31 .622   -
Houston Rockets 45 37 .549   6
Denver Nuggets 44 38 .537   7
Dallas Mavericks 38 44 .463   13
San Antonio Spurs 21 61 .256   30
Miami Heat 15 67 .183   36
           
Pacific Division WLPct. GB
Los Angeles Lakers 57 25 .695   -
Phoenix Suns 55 27 .671   2
Seattle SuperSonics 47 35 .573   10
Golden State Warriors 43 39 .524   14
Portland Trail Blazers 39 43 .476   18
Sacramento Kings 27 55 .329   30
Los Angeles Clippers 21 61 .256   36

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Award Winners 1988-99

NBA Award Winners 1988-99

Award Winner
   
Most Valuable Player Playoffs Joe Dumars, Detroit
Most Valuable Player Season Magic Johnson, L.A. Lakers
Coach of the Year Cotton Fitzsimmons, Phoenix
Rookie of the Year Mitch Richmond, Golden State
Defensive Player of the Year Mark Eaton, Utah
Sixth Man Award Eddie Johnson, Phoenix
Most Improved Player Kevin Johnson, Phoenix
J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award Thurl Bailey, Utah

Previous Award Winners from 1947 to Present

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Leading Scorers 1988-89

Leading Scorers 1988-89

Player
G FG FT
PTS
PPG
           
Michael Jordan  (Chicago)
81
966
674
2633
32.5
Karl Malone  (Utah)
80
809
703
2326
29.1
Dale Ellis  (Seattle)
82
857
377
2253
27.5
Clyde Drexler  (Portland)
78
829
438
2123
27.2
Chris Mullin  (Golden State)
82
830
493
2176
26.5
Alex English  (Denver)
82
924
325
2175
26.5
Dominique Wilkins  (Atlanta)
80
814
442
2099
26.2
Charles Barkley  (Philadelphia)
79
700
602
2037
25.8
Tom Chambers  (Phoenix)
81
774
509
2085
25.7
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
82
790
454
2034
24.8
Terry Cummings  (Milwaukee)
80
730
362
1829
22.9
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
80
727
361
1815
22.7
Kelly Tripucka  (Charlotte)
71
568
440
1606
22.6
Kevin McHale  (Boston)
78
661
436
1758
22.5
Magic Johnson  (L.A. Lakers)
77
579
513
1730
22.5
Mitch Richmond  (Golden State)
79
649
410
1741
22.0
Jeff Malone  (Washington)
76
677
296
1651
21.7
Chuck Person  (Indiana)
80
711
243
1728
21.6
Eddie Johnson  (Phoenix)
70
608
217
1504
21.5
Bernard King  (Washington)
81
654
361
1674
20.7

NBA Leading Scorers by Year 1947-Present
NBA All Time Leading Scorers - Points
NBA All Time Leading Scorers - Average

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Assist Leaders 1988-89

Assists

Player
G AST APG
       
John Stockton  (Utah)
82
1118
13.6
Magic Johnson  (L.A. Lakers)
77
988
12.8
Kevin Johnson  (Phoenix)
81
991
12.2
Terry Porter  (Portland)
81
770
9.5
Nate McMillan  (Seattle)
75
696
9.3
Sleepy Floyd  (Houston)
82
709
8.6
Mark Jackson  (New York)
72
619
8.6
Mark Price  (Cleveland)
75
631
8.4
Isiah Thomas  (Detroit)
80
663
8.3
Michael Jordan  (Chicago)
81
650
8.0
Fat Lever  (Denver)
71
559
7.9
Muggsy Bogues  (Charlotte)
79
620
7.8
Maurice Cheeks  (Philadelphia)
71
554
7.8
Kenny Smith  (Sacramento)
81
621
7.7
Lester Conner  (New Jersey)
82
604
7.4
Gary Grant  (L.A. Clippers)
71
506
7.1
Derek Harper  (Dallas)
81
570
7.0
Doc Rivers  (Atlanta)
76
525
6.9
Paul Pressey  (Milwaukee)
67
439
6.6
Dennis Johnson  (Boston)
72
472
6.6

Assist Leaders 1947 to Present
NBA All Time Assist Leaders
NBA All Time Assists per Game Leaders

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Leading Field Goal Percentage 1988-99

NBA Leading Field Goal Percentage 1988-99

Player
FGM FGA FG%
       
Dennis Rodman  (Detroit)
316
531
.595
Charles Barkley  (Philadelphia)
700
1208
.579
Robert Parish  (Boston)
596
1045
.570
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
727
1282
.567
James Worthy  (L.A. Lakers)
702
1282
.548
Kevin McHale  (Boston)
661
1211
.546
Otis Thorpe  (Houston)
521
961
.542
Benoit Benjamin  (L.A. Clippers)
491
907
.541
Larry Nance  (Cleveland)
496
920
.539
Michael Jordan  (Chicago)
966
1795
.538
Brad Daugherty  (Cleveland)
544
1012
.538
John Stockton  (Utah)
497
923
.538
Buck Williams  (New Jersey)
373
702
.531
A.C. Green  (L.A. Lakers)
401
758
.529
Cliff Levingston  (Atlanta)
300
568
.528
Mark Price  (Cleveland)
529
1006
.526
Danny Schayes  (Denver)
317
607
.522
Karl Malone  (Utah)
809
1559
.519
Horace Grant  (Chicago)
405
781
.519
Kurt Rambis  (Charlotte)
325
627
.518

NBA Leading Field Goal Percentage Leaders by Year 1947 to Present
NBA Field Goal Made Career Leaders
NBA All Time Career Field Goal Percentage Leaders

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Leading Free Throw Percentage 1988-99

NBA Leading Free Throw Percentage 1988-99

Player
FTM
FTA
Pct
       
Magic Johnson, (L. A. Lakers) 513 563
.911
Jack Sikma, (Milwaukee) 266 294
.905
Scott Skiles, (Indiana) 130 144
.903
Mark Price, (Cleveland) 263 292
.901
Chris Mullin, (Golden State) 493 553
.892

NBA Free Throw Percentage Leaders 1947-Present
NBA Free Throws Made Career Leaders
NBA Free Throw All Time Percentage Leaders

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Rebound Leaders 1988-99

NBA Rebound Leaders 1988-99

Player
G OFF DEF REB RPG
           
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
82
338
767
1105
13.5
Charles Barkley  (Philadelphia)
79
403
583
986
12.5
Robert Parish  (Boston)
80
342
654
996
12.5
Moses Malone  (Atlanta)
81
386
570
956
11.8
Karl Malone  (Utah)
80
259
594
853
10.7
Charles Oakley  (New York)
82
343
518
861
10.5
Mark Eaton  (Utah)
82
227
616
843
10.3
Michael Cage  (Seattle)
80
276
489
765
9.6
Otis Thorpe  (Houston)
82
272
515
787
9.6
Bill Laimbeer  (Detroit)
81
138
638
776
9.6
Dennis Rodman  (Detroit)
82
327
445
772
9.4
Buck Williams  (New Jersey)
74
249
447
696
9.4
Mike Gminski  (Philadelphia)
82
213
556
769
9.4
Kurt Rambis  (Charlotte)
75
269
434
703
9.4
LaSalle Thompson  (Sac.-Ind.)
76
224
494
718
9.4
Fat Lever  (Denver)
71
187
475
662
9.3
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
80
213
527
740
9.3
Brad Daugherty  (Cleveland)
78
167
551
718
9.2
A.C. Green  (L.A. Lakers)
82
258
481
739
9.0
Sam Perkins  (Dallas)
78
235
453
688
8.8

NBA Rebound Leaders 1951 to Present
NBA All Time Rebound Leaders
NBA All Time Rebounds per Game Leaders

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National Basketball Association (NBA) 3 Point Percentage Leaders 1988-99

NBA 3 Point Percentage Leaders 1988-99

Player
3FGM 3FGA 3FG%
       
Jon Sundvold  (Miami)
48
92
.522
Dale Ellis  (Seattle)
162
339
.478
Mark Price  (Cleveland)
93
211
.441
Hersey Hawkins  (Philadelphia)
71
166
.428
Craig Hodges  (Pho.-Chi.)
75
180
.417
Eddie Johnson  (Phoenix)
71
172
.413
Ricky Berry  (Sacramento)
65
160
.406
Harold Pressley  (Sacramento)
119
295
.403
Reggie Miller  (Indiana)
98
244
.402
Trent Tucker  (New York)
118
296
.399
Byron Scott  (L.A. Lakers)
77
193
.399
Rod Higgins  (Golden State)
66
168
.393
Craig Ehlo  (Cleveland)
39
100
.390
Russ Schoene  (Seattle)
42
110
.382
Michael Cooper  (L.A. Lakers)
80
210
.381
Danny Ainge  (Bos.-Sac.)
116
305
.380
Jack Sikma  (Milwaukee)
82
216
.380
Sleepy Floyd  (Houston)
109
292
.373
Mitch Richmond  (Golden State)
33
90
.367
Chris Morris  (New Jersey)
64
175
.366

NBA 3 Point Percentage Leaders 1979-80 to Present
NBA All Time 3 Point Field Goals Made Leaders
NBA ALL Time 3 Point Percentage Leaders

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Steals Leaders 1988-99

NBA Steals Leaders 1988-99

Player
G STL SPG
       
John Stockton  (Utah)
82
263
3.21
Alvin Robertson  (San Antonio)
65
197
3.03
Michael Jordan  (Chicago)
81
234
2.89
Fat Lever  (Denver)
71
195
2.75
Clyde Drexler  (Portland)
78
213
2.73
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
82
213
2.60
Doc Rivers  (Atlanta)
76
181
2.38
Ron Harper  (Cleveland)
82
185
2.26
Winston Garland  (Golden State)
79
175
2.22
Lester Conner  (New Jersey)
82
181
2.21
Michael Adams  (Denver)
77
166
2.16
Chris Mullin  (Golden State)
82
176
2.15
Derek Harper  (Dallas)
81
172
2.12
Nate McMillan  (Seattle)
75
156
2.08
Gary Grant  (L.A. Clippers)
71
144
2.03
Darrell Walker  (Washington)
79
155
1.96
Jay Humphries  (Milwaukee)
73
142
1.95
Mark Jackson  (New York)
72
139
1.93
Scottie Pippen  (Chicago)
73
139
1.90
Willie Anderson  (San Antonio)
81
150
1.85

NBA All Time Steal Leaders
NBA All Time Leaders Steal per Game
NBA Steal Leaders by Year 1974 to Present

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Blocked Shots Leaders 1988-99

NBA Blocked Shot Leaders 1988-99

Player
G BLK BPG
       
Manute Bol  (Golden State)
80
345
4.31
Mark Eaton  (Utah)
82
315
3.84
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
80
281
3.51
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
82
282
3.44
Larry Nance  (Cleveland)
73
206
2.82
Benoit Benjamin  (L.A. Clippers)
79
221
2.80
Wayne Cooper  (Denver)
79
211
2.67
Mark West  (Phoenix)
82
187
2.28
Alton Lister  (Seattle)
82
180
2.20
Rik Smits  (Indiana)
82
151
1.84
Herb Williams  (Ind.-Dal.)
76
134
1.76
John Williams  (Cleveland)
82
134
1.63
Roy Hinson  (New Jersey)
82
121
1.48
Robert Parish  (Boston)
80
116
1.45
Billy Thompson  (Miami)
79
105
1.33
Jon Koncak  (Atlanta)
74
98
1.32
Mike Gminski  (Philadelphia)
82
106
1.29
Greg Anderson  (San Antonio)
82
103
1.26
Charles D. Smith  (L.A. Clippers)
71
89
1.25
Kevin McHale  (Boston)
78
97
1.24

NBA All Time Blocked Shots Leaders
NBA Season Leaders for Blocked Shots
NBA All Time Leaders Blocks per Game

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National Basketball Association (NBA) All-NBA Teams 1988-99

All-NBA Teams Selections 1988-99

All-NBA Teams    
     
First Team

Magic Johnson, L.A. Lakers
Charles Barkley, Philadelphia
Karl Malone, Utah
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston
Michael Jordan, Chicago
Second Team

Patrick Ewing, New York
Kevin Johnson, Phoenix
Tom Chambers, Phoenix
John Stockton, Utah
Chris Mullin, Golden State
Third Team

Robert Parish, Boston
Mark Price, Cleveland
Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta
Dale Ellis, Seattle
Terry Cummings, Milwaukee

All-Defensive Teams  
   
First Team

Dennis Rodman, Detroit
Mark Eaton, Utah
Michael Jordan, Chicago
Larry Nance, Cleveland
Joe Dumars, Detroit
Second Team

Kevin McHale, Boston
John Stockton, Utah
Alvin Robertson, San Antonio
A. C. Green, L.A. Lakers
Patrick Ewing, New York

All-Rookie Teams  
   
First Team

Rik Smits, Indiana
Willie Anderson, San Antonio
Mitch Richmond, Golden State
Charles Smith, L.A. Clippers
Hersey Hawkins, Philadelphia
Second Team

Rod Strickland, New York
Rex Chapman, Charlotte
Brian Shaw, Boston
Kevin Edwards, Miami
Chris Morris, New Jersey

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National Basketball Association (NBA) First Round Draft Selections 1989-90

First Round Draft Selections 1989-90

Team Player College
     
1. Sacramento Pervis Ellison Louisville
2. LA Clippers Danny Ferry Duke
3. San Antonio Sean Elliott Arizona
4. Miami Glen Rice Michigan
5. Charlotte J.R. Reid North Carolina
6. Chicago Stacey King Oklahoma
7. Indiana George McCloud Florida State
8. Dallas Randy White Louisiana Tech
9. Washington Tom Hammonds Georgia Tech
10. Minnesota Pooh Richardson UCLA
11. Orlando Nick Anderson Illinois
12. New Jersey Mookie Blaylock Oklahoma
13. Boston Michael Smith Brigham Young
14. Golden State Tim Hardaway Texas-El Paso
15. Denver Todd Lichti Stanford
16. Seattle Dana Barros Boston College
17. Seattle Shawn Kemp Trinity Valley
18. Chicago B.J. Armstrong Iowa
19. Philadelphia Kenny Payne Louisville
20. Chicago Jeff Sanders Georgia Southern
21. Utah Blue Edwards East Carolina
22. Portland Byron Irvin Missouri
23. Atlanta Roy Marble Iowa
24. Phoenix (1) Anthony Cook Arizona
25. Cleveland John Morton Seton Hall
26. LA Lakers Vlade Divac None (Yugoslavia)
27. Detroit Kenny Battle Illinois

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoff Results 1988-99

Playoff Results

NBA Finals
Series - Detroit 4, L.A. Lakers 0
L.A. Lakers 97 at Detroit 109
L.A. Lakers 105 at Detroit 108
Detroit 114 at L.A. Lakers 110
Detroit 105 at L.A. Lakers 97

   
Eastern Conference Western Conference
 
Conference Finals
   
Series - Detroit 4, Chicago 2

Chicago 94 at Detroit 88
Chicago 91 at Detroit 100
Detroit 97 at Chicago 99
Detroit 86 at Chicago 80
Chicago 85 at Detroit 94
Detroit 103 at Chicago 94

Series - L.A. Lakers 4, Phoenix 0

Phoenix 119 at L.A. Lakers 127
Phoenix 95 at L.A. Lakers 101
L.A. Lakers 110 at Phoenix 107
L.A. Lakers 122 at Phoenix 117

 
Conference Semifinals
   
Series - Chicago 4, New York 2

Chicago 120 at New York 109
Chicago 97 at New York 114
New York 88 at Chicago 111
New York 93 at Chicago 106
Chicago 114 at New York 121
New York 111 at Chicago 113

Series - Phoenix 4, Golden State 1

Golden State 103 at Phoenix 130
Golden State 127 at Phoenix 122
Phoenix 113 at Golden State 104
Phoenix 135 at Golden State 99
Golden State 104 at Phoenix 116

Series - Detroit 4, Milwaukee 0

Milwaukee 80 at Detroit 85
Milwaukee 92 at Detroit 112
Detroit 110 at Milwaukee 90
Detroit 96 at Milwaukee 94

Series - L.A. Lakers 4, Seattle 0

Seattle 102 at L.A. Lakers 113
Seattle 108 at L.A. Lakers 130
L.A. Lakers 91 at Seattle 86
L.A. Lakers 97 at Seattle 95

 
First Round
   
Series - New York 3, Philadelphia 0

Philadelphia 96 at New York 102
Philadelphia 106 at New York 107
New York 116 at Philadelphia 115

Series - L.A. Lakers 3, Portland 0

Portland 108 at L.A. Lakers 128
Portland 105 at L.A. Lakers 113
L.A. Lakers 116 at Portland 108

Series - Detroit 3, Boston 0

Boston 91 at Detroit 101
Boston 95 at Detroit 102
Detroit 100 at Boston 85

Series - Golden State 3, Utah 0

Golden State 123 at Utah 119
Golden State 99 at Utah 91
Utah 106 at Golden State 120

Series - Chicago 3, Cleveland 2

Chicago 95 at Cleveland 88
Chicago 88 at Cleveland 96
Cleveland 94 at Chicago 101
Cleveland 108 at Chicago 105
Chicago 101 at Cleveland 100

Series - Phoenix 3, Denver 0

Denver 103 at Phoenix 104
Denver 114 at Phoenix 132
Phoenix 130 at Denver 121

Series - Milwaukee 3, Atlanta 2

Milwaukee 92 at Atlanta 100
Milwaukee 108 at Atlanta 98
Atlanta 113 at Milwaukee 117
Atlanta 113 at Milwaukee 106
Milwaukee 96 at Atlanta 92

Series - Seattle 3, Houston 1

Houston 107 at Seattle 111
Houston 97 at Seattle 109
Seattle 107 at Houston 126
Seattle 98 at Houston 96