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National Basketball Association (NBA) Season in Review 1995-96

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Season in Review 1995-96

1995-96 NBA Final Regular Season Standings

Eastern Conference

           
Atlantic Division WLPct. GB
Orlando Magic 60 22 .732   -
New York Knickerbockers 47 35 .573   13
Miami Heat 42 40 .512   18
Washington Bullets 39 43 .476   21
Boston Celtics 33 49 .402   27
New Jersey Nets 30 52 .366   30
Philadelphia 76ers 18 64 .220   42
           
Central Division WLPct. GB
Chicago Bulls 72 10 .878   -
Indiana Pacers 52 30 .634   20
Cleveland Cavaliers 47 35 .573   25
Atlanta Hawks 46 36 .561   26
Detroit Pistons 46 36 .561   26
Charlotte Hornets 41 41 .500   31
Milwaukee Bucks 25 57 .305   47
Toronto Raptors 21 61 .256   51
 

Western Conference

           
Midwest Division WLPct. GB
San Antonio Spurs 59 23 .720   -
Utah Jazz 55 27 .671   4
Houston Rockets 48 34 .585   11
Denver Nuggets 35 47 .427   24
Dallas Mavericks 26 56 .317   33
Minnesota Timberwolves 26 56 .317   33
Vancouver Grizzlies 15 67 .183   44
           
Pacific Division WLPct. GB
Seattle SuperSonics 64 18 .780   -
Los Angeles Lakers 53 29 .646   11
Portland Trail Blazers 44 38 .537   20
Phoenix Suns 41 41 .500   23
Sacramento Kings 39 43 .476   25
Golden State Warriors 36 46 .439   28
Los Angeles Clippers 29 53 .354   35

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Award Winners 1995-96

NBA Award Winners 1995-96

Award Winner
   
Most Valuable Player Playoffs Michael Jordan, Chicago
Most Valuable Player Season Michael Jordan, Chicago
Coach of the Year Phil Jackson, Chicago
Rookie of the Year Damon Stoudamire, Toronto
Defensive Player of the Year Gary Payton, Seattle
Sixth Man Award Toni Kukoc, Chicago
Most Improved Player Gheorghe Muresan, Washington
Sportsmanship Award Joe Dumars, Detroit
J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award Chris Dudley, Portland

Previous Award Winners from 1947 to Present

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Leading Scorers 1995-96

Leading Scorers 1995-96

Player
G
FG
FT
PTS
PPG
           
Michael Jordan  (Chicago)
82
916
548
2491
30.4
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
72
768
397
1936
26.9
Shaquille O'Neal  (Orlando)
54
592
249
1434
26.6
Karl Malone  (Utah)
82
789
512
2106
25.7
David Robinson  (San Antonio)
82
711
626
2051
25.0
Charles Barkley  (Phoenix)
71
580
440
1649
23.2
Alonzo Mourning  (Miami)
70
563
488
1623
23.2
Mitch Richmond  (Sacramento)
81
611
425
1872
23.1
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
76
678
351
1711
22.5
Juwan Howard  (Washington)
81
733
319
1789
22.1
Anfernee Hardaway  (Orlando)
82
623
445
1780
21.7
Glen Rice  (Charlotte)
79
610
319
1710
21.6
Cedric Ceballos  (L.A. Lakers)
78
638
329
1656
21.2
Reggie Miller  (Indiana)
76
504
430
1606
21.1
Vin Baker  (Milwaukee)
82
699
321
1729
21.1
Clifford Robinson  (Portland)
78
553
360
1644
21.1
Larry Johnson  (Charlotte)
81
583
427
1660
20.5
Glenn Robinson  (Milwaukee)
82
627
316
1660
20.2
Grant Hill  (Detroit)
80
564
485
1618
20.2
Sean Elliott  (San Antonio)
77
525
326
1537
20.0

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 1995-96

Assists Leaders 1995-96

Player
G AST APG
       
John Stockton  (Utah)
82
916
11.2
Jason Kidd  (Dallas)
81
783
9.7
Avery Johnson  (San Antonio)
82
789
9.6
Rod Strickland  (Portland)
67
640
9.6
Damon Stoudamire  (Toronto)
70
653
9.3
Kevin Johnson  (Phoenix)
56
517
9.2
Kenny Anderson  (N.J.-Cha.)
69
575
8.3
Tim Hardaway  (G.S.-Mia.)
80
640
8.0
Mark Jackson  (Indiana)
81
635
7.8
Gary Payton  (Seattle)
81
608
7.5
Anfernee Hardaway  (Orlando)
82
582
7.1
Chris Childs  (New Jersey)
78
548
7.0
Greg Anthony  (Vancouver)
69
476
6.9
Nick Van Exel  (L.A. Lakers)
74
509
6.9
Grant Hill  (Detroit)
80
548
6.9
Terrell Brandon  (Cleveland)
75
487
6.5
Jalen Rose  (Denver)
80
495
6.2
Tyus Edney  (Sacramento)
80
491
6.1
Scottie Pippen  (Chicago)
77
452
5.9
Mookie Blaylock  (Atlanta)
81
478
5.9

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 1995-96

NBA Leading Field Goal Percentage 1995-96

Player
FGM FGA FG%
       
Gheorghe Muresan  (Washington)
466
798
.584
Chris Gatling  (G.S.-Mia.)
326
567
.575
Shaquille O'Neal  (Orlando)
592
1033
.573
Anthony Mason  (New York)
449
798
.563
Shawn Kemp  (Seattle)
526
937
.561
Dale Davis  (Indiana)
334
599
.558
Arvydas Sabonis  (Portland)
394
723
.545
Brian Williams  (L.A. Clippers)
416
766
.543
Chucky Brown  (Houston)
300
555
.541
John Stockton  (Utah)
440
818
.538
Matt Geiger  (Charlotte)
357
666
.536
Cedric Ceballos  (L.A. Lakers)
638
1203
.530
Otis Thorpe  (Detroit)
452
853
.530
Olden Polynice  (Sacramento)
431
818
.527
Oliver Miller  (Toronto)
418
795
.526
Loy Vaught  (L.A. Clippers)
571
1087
.525
Alonzo Mourning  (Miami)
563
1076
.523
Rik Smits  (Indiana)
466
894
.521
Karl Malone  (Utah)
789
1520
.519
David Robinson  (San Antonio)
711
1378
.516

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 1995-96

NBA Leading Free Throw Percentage 1995-96

Player
FTM FTA FT%
       
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf  (Denver)
146
157
.930
Jeff Hornacek  (Utah)
259
290
.893
Terrell Brandon  (Cleveland)
338
381
.887
Dana Barros  (Boston)
130
147
.884
Brent Price  (Washington)
167
191
.874
Hersey Hawkins  (Seattle)
249
285
.874
Mitch Richmond  (Sacramento)
425
491
.866
Tim Legler  (Washington)
132
153
.863
Reggie Miller  (Indiana)
430
498
.863
Spud Webb  (Atl.-Min.)
125
145
.862
Kevin Johnson  (Phoenix)
342
398
.859
Chris Mullin  (Golden State)
137
160
.856
Magic Johnson  (L.A. Lakers)
172
201
.856
Dee Brown  (Boston)
135
158
.854
Dell Curry  (Charlotte)
146
171
.854
Chris Childs  (New Jersey)
259
304
.852
Ricky Pierce  (Indiana)
174
205
.849
Robert Pack  (Washington)
154
182
.846
Bryant Stith  (Denver)
320
379
.844
B.J. Armstrong  (Golden State)
234
279
.839

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 1995-96

NBA Rebound Leaders 1995-96

Player
G OFF DEF REB RPG
           
Dennis Rodman  (Chicago)
64
356
596
952
14.9
David Robinson  (San Antonio)
82
319
681
1000
12.2
Dikembe Mutombo  (Denver)
74
249
622
871
11.8
Charles Barkley  (Phoenix)
71
243
578
821
11.6
Shawn Kemp  (Seattle)
79
276
628
904
11.4
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
72
176
608
784
10.9
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
76
157
649
806
10.6
Alonzo Mourning  (Miami)
70
218
509
727
10.4
Loy Vaught  (L.A. Clippers)
80
204
604
808
10.1
Jayson Williams  (New Jersey)
80
342
461
803
10.0
Vin Baker  (Milwaukee)
82
263
545
808
9.9
Karl Malone  (Utah)
82
175
629
804
9.8
Grant Hill  (Detroit)
80
127
656
783
9.8
Clarence Weatherspoon  (Philadelphia)
78
237
516
753
9.7
Grant Long  (Atlanta)
82
248
540
788
9.6
Gheorghe Muresan  (Washington)
76
248
480
728
9.6
Olden Polynice  (Sacramento)
81
257
507
764
9.4
Anthony Mason  (New York)
82
220
544
764
9.3
Dale Davis  (Indiana)
78
252
457
709
9.1
Armon Gilliam  (New Jersey)
78
241
472
713
9.1

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 1995-96

NBA 3 Point Percentage Leaders 1995-96

Player
3FGM 3FGA 3FG%
       
Tim Legler  (Washington)
128
245
.522
Steve Kerr  (Chicago)
122
237
.515
Hubert Davis  (New York)
127
267
.476
B.J. Armstrong  (Golden State)
98
207
.473
Jeff Hornacek  (Utah)
104
223
.466
Brent Price  (Washington)
139
301
.462
Bobby Phills  (Cleveland)
93
211
.441
Terry Dehere  (L.A. Clippers)
139
316
.440
Mitch Richmond  (Sacramento)
225
515
.437
Michael Jordan  (Chicago)
111
260
.427
Allan Houston  (Detroit)
191
447
.427
David Wesley  (Boston)
116
272
.426
Dennis Scott  (Orlando)
267
628
.425
Glen Rice  (Charlotte)
171
403
.424
John Stockton  (Utah)
95
225
.422
Tracy Murray  (Toronto)
151
358
.422
Keith Askins  (Miami)
99
237
.418
Brent Barry  (L.A. Clippers)
123
296
.416
Anthony Peeler  (L.A. Lakers)
105
254
.413
Dale Ellis  (Denver)
150
364
.412

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 1995-96

NBA Steals Leaders 1995-96

Player
G STL SPG
       
Gary Payton  (Seattle)
81
231
2.85
Mookie Blaylock  (Atlanta)
81
212
2.62
Michael Jordan  (Chicago)
82
180
2.20
Jason Kidd  (Dallas)
81
175
2.16
Alvin Robertson  (Toronto)
77
166
2.16
Anfernee Hardaway  (Orlando)
82
166
2.02
Eric Murdock  (Mil.-Van.)
73
135
1.85
Eddie Jones  (L.A. Lakers)
70
129
1.84
Hersey Hawkins  (Seattle)
82
149
1.82
Tom Gugliotta  (Minnesota)
78
139
1.78
Terrell Brandon  (Cleveland)
75
132
1.76
Scottie Pippen  (Chicago)
77
133
1.73
John Stockton  (Utah)
82
140
1.71
Karl Malone  (Utah)
82
138
1.68
Tim Hardaway  (G.S.-Mia.)
80
132
1.65
Robert Horry  (Houston)
71
116
1.63
Latrell Sprewell  (Golden State)
78
127
1.63
Charles Barkley  (Phoenix)
71
114
1.61
Derek Harper  (New York)
82
131
1.60
Nick Anderson  (Orlando)
77
121
1.57

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 1995-96

NBA Blocked Shot Leaders 1995-96

Player
G BLK BPG
       
Dikembe Mutombo  (Denver)
74
332
4.49
Shawn Bradley  (Phi.-N.J.)
79
288
3.65
David Robinson  (San Antonio)
82
271
3.30
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
72
207
2.88
Alonzo Mourning  (Miami)
70
189
2.70
Elden Campbell  (L.A. Lakers)
82
212
2.59
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
76
184
2.42
Gheorghe Muresan  (Washington)
76
172
2.26
Shaquille O'Neal  (Orlando)
54
115
2.13
Jim McIlvaine  (Washington)
80
166
2.08
Lorenzo Williams  (Dallas)
65
122
1.88
Oliver Miller  (Toronto)
76
143
1.88
Andrew Lang  (Atl.-Min.)
71
126
1.77
Vlade Divac  (L.A. Lakers)
79
131
1.66
Kevin Garnett  (Minnesota)
80
131
1.64
Joe Smith  (Golden State)
82
134
1.63
Shawn Kemp  (Seattle)
79
127
1.61
Ervin Johnson  (Seattle)
81
129
1.59
Theo Ratliff  (Detroit)
75
116
1.55
Robert Horry  (Houston)
71
109
1.54

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 1995-96

All-NBA Teams Selections 1995-96

All-NBA Teams    
     
First Team

Karl Malone, Utah
Scottie Pippen, Chicago
David Robinson, San Antonio
Anfernee Hardaway, Orlando
Michael Jordan, Chicago
Second Team

Shawn Kemp, Seattle
Grant Hill, Detroit
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston
Gary Payton, Seattle
John Stockton, Utah
Third Team

Charles Barkley, Phoenix
Juwan Howard, Washington
Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando
Mitch Richmond, Sacramento
Reggie Miller, Indiana

All-Defensive Teams  
   
First Team

Scottie Pippen, Chicago
Dennis Rodman, San Antonio
David Robinson, San Antonio
Gary Payton, Seattle
Michael Jordan, Chicago
Second Team

Horace Grant, Orlando
Derrick McKey, Indiana
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston
Mookie Blaylock, Atlanta
Bobby Phills, Cleveland

All-Rookie Teams  
   
First Team

Damon Stoudamire, Toronto
Joe Smith, Golden State
Jerry Stackhouse, Philadelphia
Antonio McDyess, Denver
Arvydas Sabonis, Portland
Michael Finley, Phoenix
Second Team

Kevin Garnett, Minnesota
Bryant Reeves, Vancouver
Brent Barry, LA Clippers
Donyell Marshall, Golden State
Rasheed Wallace, Washington
Tyus Edney, Sacramento

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National Basketball Association (NBA) First Round Draft Selections 1995-96

First Round Draft Selections 1995-96

TeamPlayer College
     
1. Philadelphia Allen Iverson Georgetown
2. Toronto Marcus Camby Massachusetts
3. Vancouver Shareef Abdur-Rahim California
4. Milwaukee Stephon Marbury Georgia Tech
5. Minnesota Ray Allen Connecticut
6. Boston Antoine Walker Kentucky
7. LA Clippers Lorenzen Wright Memphis
8. New Jersey Kerry Kittles Villanova
9. Dallas Samaki Walker Louisvile
10. Indiana Erick Dampier Mississippi State
11. Golden State Todd Fuller North Carolina State
12. Cleveland Vitaly Potapenko Wright State
13. Charlotte Kobe Bryant Lower Merion HS
14. Sacramento Predrag Stojakovic PAOK (Greece)
15. Phoenix Steve Nash Santa Clara
16. Charlotte Tony Delk Kentucky
17. Portland Jermaine O'Neal Eau Claire HS
18. New York John Wallace Syracuse
19. New York Walter McCarty Kentucky
20. Cleveland Zydrunas Ilgauskas Lithuania
21. New York Dontae' Jones Mississippi State
22. Vancouver Roy Rogers Alabama
23. Denver Efthimis Rentzias PAOK
24. LA Lakers Derek Fisher Arkansas-Little Rock
25. Utah Martin Muursepp BC Kalev Tallinn
26. Detroit Jerome Williams Georgetown
27. Orlando Brian Evans Indiana
28. Atlanta Priest Lauderdale Peristeri (Greece)
29. Chicago Travis Knight Connecticut

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoff Results 1995-96

Playoff Results

NBA Finals
Chicago 4, Seattle 2
Seattle 90 at Chicago 107
Seattle 88 at Chicago 92
Chicago 108 at Seattle 86
Chicago 86 at Seattle 107
Chicago 78 at Seattle 89
Seattle 75 at Chicago 87

   
Eastern Conference Western Conference
 
Conference Finals
Series - Chicago 4, Orlando 0

Orlando 83 at Chicago 121
Orlando 88 at Chicago 93
Chicago 86 at Orlando 67
Chicago 106 at Orlando 101

Series - Seattle 4, Utah 3

Utah 72 at Seattle 102
Utah 87 at Seattle 91
Seattle 76 at Utah 96
Seattle 88 at Utah 86
Utah 98 at Seattle 95
Seattle 83 at Utah 118
Utah 86 at Seattle 90

Conference Semifinals
   
Series - Chicago 4, New York 1

New York 84 at Chicago 91
New York 80 at Chicago 91
Chicago 99 at New York 102
Chicago 94 at New York 91
New York 81 at Chicago 94

Series - Seattle 4, Houston 0

Houston 75 at Seattle 108
Houston 101 at Seattle 105
Seattle 115 at Houston 112
Seattle 114 at Houston 107

Series - Orlando 4, Atlanta 1

Atlanta 105 at Orlando 117
Atlanta 94 at Orlando 120
Orlando 102 at Atlanta 96
Orlando 99 at Atlanta 104
Atlanta 88 at Orlando 96

Series - Utah 4, San Antonio 2

Utah 95 at San Antonio 75
Utah 77 at San Antonio 88
San Antonio 75 at Utah 105
San Antonio 86 at Utah 101
MUtah 87 at San Antonio 98
San Antonio 81 at Utah 108

First Round
   
Series - Chicago 3, Miami 0

Miami 85 at Chicago 102
Miami 75 at Chicago 106
Chicago 112 at Miami 91

Series - Seattle 3, Sacramento 1

Sacramento 85 at Seattle 97
Sacramento 90 at Seattle 81
Seattle 96 at Sacramento 89
Seattle 101 at Sacramento 87

Series - Orlando 3, Detroit 0

Detroit 92 at Orlando 112
Detroit 77 at Orlando 92
Orlando 101 at Detroit 98

Series - San Antonio 3, Phoenix 1

Phoenix 98 at San Antonio 120
Phoenix 105 at San Antonio 110
San Antonio 93 at Phoenix 94
San Antonio 116 at Phoenix 98

Series - Atlanta 3, Indiana 2

Atlanta 92 at Indiana 80
Atlanta 94 at Indiana 102
Indiana 83 at Atlanta 90
Indiana 83 at Atlanta 75
Atlanta 89 at Indiana 87

Series - Utah 3, Portland 2

Portland 102 at Utah 110
Portland 90 at Utah 105
Utah 91 at Portland 94
Utah 90 at Portland 98
Portland 64 at Utah 102

Series - New York 3, Cleveland 0

New York 106 at Cleveland 83
New York 84 at Cleveland 80
Cleveland 76 at New York 81

Series - Houston 3, L.A. Lakers 1

Houston 87 at L.A. Lakers 83
Houston 94 at L.A. Lakers 104
L.A. Lakers 98 at Houston 104
L.A. Lakers 94 at Houston 102