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NBA Final Regular Season Standings 1996-97
Eastern Conference | |||||
| Atlantic Division | W | L | Pct. | GB | |
| Miami Heat | 61 | 21 | .744 | - | |
| New York Knickerbockers | 57 | 25 | .695 | 4 | |
| Orlando Magic | 45 | 37 | .549 | 16 | |
| Washington Bullets | 44 | 38 | .537 | 17 | |
| New Jersey Nets | 26 | 56 | .317 | 35 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 22 | 60 | .268 | 39 | |
| Boston Celtics | 15 | 67 | .183 | 46 | |
| Central Division | W | L | Pct. | GB | |
| Chicago Bulls | 69 | 13 | .841 | - | |
| Atlanta Hawks | 56 | 26 | .683 | 13 | |
| Charlotte Hornets | 54 | 28 | .659 | 15 | |
| Detroit Pistons | 54 | 28 | .659 | 15 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 27 | |
| Indiana Pacers | 39 | 43 | .476 | 30 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 33 | 49 | .402 | 36 | |
| Toronto Raptors | 30 | 52 | .366 | 39 | |
Western Conference | |||||
| Midwest Division | W | L | Pct. | GB | |
| Utah Jazz | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | |
| Houston Rockets | 57 | 25 | .695 | 7 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 40 | 42 | .488 | 24 | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 24 | 58 | .293 | 40 | |
| Denver Nuggets | 21 | 61 | .256 | 43 | |
| San Antonio Spurs | 20 | 62 | .244 | 44 | |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | 14 | 68 | .171 | 50 | |
| Pacific Division | W | L | Pct. | GB | |
| Seattle SuperSonics | 57 | 25 | .695 | - | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 56 | 26 | .683 | 1 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 49 | 33 | .598 | 8 | |
| Phoenix Suns | 40 | 42 | .488 | 17 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 36 | 46 | .439 | 21 | |
| Sacramento Kings | 34 | 48 | .415 | 23 | |
| Golden State Warriors | 30 | 52 | .366 | 27 | |
NBA Award Winners 1996-97
| Award | Winner |
| Most Valuable Player Playoffs | Michael Jordan, Chicago |
| Most Valuable Player Season | Karl Malone, Utah |
| Coach of the Year | Pat Riley, Miami |
| Rookie of the Year | Allen Iverson, Philadelphia |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta |
| Sixth Man Award | John Starks, New York |
| Most Improved Player | Isaac Austin, Miami |
| Sportsmanship Award | Terrell Brandon, Cleveland |
| J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award | P.J. Brown, Miami |
Previous Award Winners from 1947 to Present
^ topLeading Scorers 1996-97
Player |
G |
FG |
FT |
PTS |
PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Jordan (Chicago) |
82 |
920 |
480 |
2431 |
29.6 |
| Karl Malone (Utah) |
82 |
864 |
521 |
2249 |
27.4 |
| Glen Rice (Charlotte) |
79 |
722 |
464 |
2115 |
26.8 |
| Mitch Richmond (Sacramento) |
81 |
717 |
457 |
2095 |
25.9 |
| Latrell Sprewell (Golden State) |
80 |
649 |
493 |
1938 |
24.2 |
| Allen Iverson (Philadelphia) |
76 |
625 |
382 |
1787 |
23.5 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston) |
78 |
727 |
351 |
1810 |
23.2 |
| Patrick Ewing (New York) |
78 |
655 |
439 |
1751 |
22.4 |
| Gary Payton (Seattle) |
82 |
706 |
254 |
1785 |
21.8 |
| Kendall Gill (New Jersey) |
82 |
644 |
427 |
1789 |
21.8 |
| Reggie Miller (Indiana) |
81 |
552 |
418 |
1751 |
21.6 |
| Grant Hill (Detroit) |
80 |
625 |
450 |
1710 |
21.4 |
| Glenn Robinson (Milwaukee) |
80 |
669 |
288 |
1689 |
21.1 |
| Vin Baker (Milwaukee) |
78 |
632 |
358 |
1637 |
21.0 |
| Jerry Stackhouse (Philadelphia) |
81 |
533 |
511 |
1679 |
20.7 |
| Tom Gugliotta (Minnesota) |
81 |
592 |
464 |
1672 |
20.6 |
| Tim Hardaway (Miami) |
81 |
575 |
291 |
1644 |
20.3 |
| Scottie Pippen (Chicago) |
82 |
648 |
204 |
1656 |
20.2 |
| Damon Stoudamire (Toronto) |
81 |
564 |
330 |
1634 |
20.2 |
| Kevin Johnson (Phoenix) |
70 |
441 |
439 |
1410 |
20.1 |
NBA Leading
Scorers by Year 1947-Present
NBA All
Time Leading Scorers - Points
NBA All Time Leading Scorers - Average
Assist Leaders 1996-97
Player |
G | AST | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Jackson (Den.-Ind.) |
82 |
935 |
11.4 |
| John Stockton (Utah) |
82 |
860 |
10.5 |
| Kevin Johnson (Phoenix) |
70 |
653 |
9.3 |
| Jason Kidd (Dal.-Pho.) |
55 |
496 |
9.0 |
| Rod Strickland (Washington) |
82 |
727 |
8.9 |
| Damon Stoudamire (Toronto) |
81 |
709 |
8.8 |
| Tim Hardaway (Miami) |
81 |
695 |
8.6 |
| Nick Van Exel (L.A. Lakers) |
79 |
672 |
8.5 |
| Robert Pack (N.J.-Dal.) |
54 |
452 |
8.4 |
| Stephon Marbury (Minnesota) |
67 |
522 |
7.8 |
| Allen Iverson (Philadelphia) |
76 |
567 |
7.5 |
| Grant Hill (Detroit) |
80 |
583 |
7.3 |
| David Wesley (Boston) |
74 |
537 |
7.3 |
| Muggsy Bogues (Charlotte) |
65 |
469 |
7.2 |
| Kenny Anderson (Portland) |
82 |
584 |
7.1 |
| Gary Payton (Seattle) |
82 |
583 |
7.1 |
| Avery Johnson (San Antonio) |
76 |
513 |
6.8 |
| Greg Anthony (Vancouver) |
65 |
407 |
6.3 |
| Latrell Sprewell (Golden State) |
80 |
507 |
6.3 |
| Terrell Brandon (Cleveland) |
78 |
490 |
6.3 |
Assist Leaders 1947 to Present
NBA
All Time Assist Leaders
NBA All Time Assists per Game Leaders
NBA Leading Field Goal Percentage 1996-97
Player |
FGM | FGA | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gheorghe Muresan (Washington) |
327 |
541 |
.604 |
| Tyrone Hill (Cleveland) |
357 |
595 |
.600 |
| Rasheed Wallace (Portland) |
380 |
681 |
.558 |
| Shaquille O'Neal (L.A. Lakers) |
552 |
991 |
.557 |
| Chris Mullin (Golden State) |
438 |
792 |
.553 |
| Karl Malone (Utah) |
864 |
1571 |
.550 |
| John Stockton (Utah) |
416 |
759 |
.548 |
| Dale Davis (Indiana) |
370 |
688 |
.538 |
| Gary Trent (Portland) |
361 |
674 |
.536 |
| Danny Manning (Phoenix) |
426 |
795 |
.536 |
| Alonzo Mourning (Miami) |
473 |
885 |
.534 |
| Otis Thorpe (Detroit) |
419 |
787 |
.532 |
| Dikembe Mutombo (Atlanta) |
380 |
721 |
.527 |
| Chris Gatling (Dal.-N.J.) |
327 |
623 |
.525 |
| Anthony Mason (Charlotte) |
433 |
825 |
.525 |
| Chris Webber (Washington) |
604 |
1167 |
.518 |
| Horace Grant (Orlando) |
358 |
695 |
.515 |
| Larry Johnson (New York) |
376 |
735 |
.512 |
| Shawn Kemp (Seattle) |
526 |
1032 |
.510 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston) |
727 |
1426 |
.510 |
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
NBA Leading Free Throw Percentage 1996-97
Player |
FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Price (Golden State) |
155 |
171 |
.906 |
| Terrell Brandon (Cleveland) |
268 |
297 |
.902 |
| Jeff Hornacek (Utah) |
293 |
326 |
.899 |
| Ricky Pierce (Den.-Cha.) |
139 |
155 |
.897 |
| Mario Elie (Houston) |
207 |
231 |
.896 |
| Reggie Miller (Indiana) |
418 |
475 |
.880 |
| Malik Sealy (L.A. Clippers) |
254 |
290 |
.876 |
| Hersey Hawkins (Seattle) |
258 |
295 |
.875 |
| Darrick Martin (L.A. Clippers) |
218 |
250 |
.872 |
| Joe Dumars (Detroit) |
222 |
256 |
.867 |
| Glen Rice (Charlotte) |
464 |
535 |
.867 |
| Chris Mullin (Golden State) |
184 |
213 |
.864 |
| Bryant Stith (Denver) |
202 |
234 |
.863 |
| Mitch Richmond (Sacramento) |
457 |
531 |
.861 |
| Kevin Johnson (Phoenix) |
439 |
515 |
.852 |
| Steve Smith (Atlanta) |
333 |
393 |
.847 |
| John Stockton (Utah) |
275 |
325 |
.846 |
| Sam Cassell (Pho.-Dal.-N.J.) |
212 |
251 |
.845 |
| Latrell Sprewell (Golden State) |
493 |
585 |
.843 |
| Marty Conlon (Boston) |
144 |
171 |
.842 |
NBA
Free Throw Percentage Leaders 1947-Present
NBA
Free Throws Made Career Leaders
NBA Free Throw All Time Percentage Leaders
NBA Rebound Leaders 1996-97
Player |
G | OFF | DEF | REB | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Rodman (Chicago) |
55 |
320 |
563 |
883 |
16.1 |
| Dikembe Mutombo (Atlanta) |
80 |
268 |
661 |
929 |
11.6 |
| Anthony Mason (Charlotte) |
73 |
186 |
643 |
829 |
11.4 |
| Ervin Johnson (Denver) |
82 |
231 |
682 |
913 |
11.1 |
| Patrick Ewing (New York) |
78 |
175 |
659 |
834 |
10.7 |
| Chris Webber (Washington) |
72 |
238 |
505 |
743 |
10.3 |
| Vin Baker (Milwaukee) |
78 |
267 |
537 |
804 |
10.3 |
| Shawn Kemp (Seattle) |
81 |
275 |
532 |
807 |
10.0 |
| Loy Vaught (L.A. Clippers) |
82 |
222 |
595 |
817 |
10.0 |
| Karl Malone (Utah) |
82 |
193 |
616 |
809 |
9.9 |
| Tyrone Hill (Cleveland) |
74 |
259 |
477 |
736 |
9.9 |
| Charles Oakley (New York) |
80 |
246 |
535 |
781 |
9.8 |
| Dale Davis (Indiana) |
80 |
301 |
471 |
772 |
9.7 |
| Michael Smith (Sacramento) |
81 |
257 |
512 |
769 |
9.5 |
| Rony Seikaly (Orlando) |
74 |
274 |
427 |
701 |
9.5 |
| Olden Polynice (Sacramento) |
82 |
272 |
500 |
772 |
9.4 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston) |
78 |
173 |
543 |
716 |
9.2 |
| Vlade Divac (Charlotte) |
81 |
241 |
484 |
725 |
9.0 |
| Antoine Walker (Boston) |
82 |
288 |
453 |
741 |
9.0 |
| Grant Hill (Detroit) |
80 |
123 |
598 |
721 |
9.0 |
NBA Rebound Leaders 1951 to Present
NBA All Time Rebound Leaders
NBA All Time Rebounds per Game Leaders
NBA 3 Point Percentage Leaders 1996-97
Player |
3FGM | 3FGA | 3FG% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rice (Charlotte) |
207 |
440 |
.470 |
| Steve Kerr (Chicago) |
110 |
237 |
.464 |
| Kevin Johnson (Phoenix) |
89 |
202 |
.441 |
| Joe Dumars (Detroit) |
166 |
384 |
.432 |
| Mitch Richmond (Sacramento) |
204 |
477 |
.428 |
| Reggie Miller (Indiana) |
229 |
536 |
.427 |
| Dell Curry (Charlotte) |
126 |
296 |
.426 |
| Terry Mills (Detroit) |
175 |
415 |
.422 |
| Mario Elie (Houston) |
120 |
286 |
.420 |
| Voshon Lenard (Miami) |
183 |
442 |
.414 |
| Wesley Person (Phoenix) |
171 |
414 |
.413 |
| Chris Mullin (Golden State) |
83 |
202 |
.411 |
| Bryon Russell (Utah) |
108 |
264 |
.409 |
| Matt Maloney (Houston) |
154 |
381 |
.404 |
| Hersey Hawkins (Seattle) |
143 |
355 |
.403 |
| Danny Ferry (Cleveland) |
114 |
284 |
.401 |
| Walt Williams (Toronto) |
175 |
437 |
.400 |
| Brooks Thompson (Utah-Den.) |
97 |
244 |
.398 |
| Mark Price (Golden State) |
112 |
283 |
.396 |
| Sam Perkins (Seattle) |
122 |
309 |
.395 |
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
NBA Steals Leaders 1996-97
Player |
G | STL | SPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Blaylock (Atlanta) |
78 |
212 |
2.72 |
| Doug Christie (Toronto) |
81 |
201 |
2.48 |
| Gary Payton (Seattle) |
82 |
197 |
2.40 |
| Eddie Jones (L.A. Lakers) |
80 |
189 |
2.36 |
| Rick Fox (Boston) |
76 |
167 |
2.20 |
| David Wesley (Boston) |
74 |
162 |
2.19 |
| Allen Iverson (Philadelphia) |
76 |
157 |
2.07 |
| John Stockton (Utah) |
82 |
166 |
2.02 |
| Kenny Anderson (Portland) |
82 |
162 |
1.98 |
| Greg Anthony (Vancouver) |
65 |
129 |
1.98 |
| Hersey Hawkins (Seattle) |
82 |
159 |
1.94 |
| Kerry Kittles (New Jersey) |
82 |
157 |
1.91 |
| Kendall Gill (New Jersey) |
82 |
154 |
1.88 |
| Scottie Pippen (Chicago) |
82 |
154 |
1.88 |
| Tim Hardaway (Miami) |
81 |
151 |
1.86 |
| Grant Hill (Detroit) |
80 |
144 |
1.80 |
| Terrell Brandon (Cleveland) |
78 |
138 |
1.77 |
| Rod Strickland (Washington) |
82 |
143 |
1.74 |
| Michael Jordan (Chicago) |
82 |
140 |
1.71 |
| Jerome Kersey (L.A. Lakers) |
70 |
119 |
1.70 |
NBA All Time Steal Leaders
NBA All Time Leaders Steal per Game
NBA Steal Leaders by Year 1974 to Present
NBA Blocked Shot Leaders 1996-97
Player |
G | BLK | BPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Bradley (N.J.-Dal.) |
73 |
248 |
3.40 |
| Dikembe Mutombo (Atlanta) |
80 |
264 |
3.30 |
| Shaquille O'Neal (L.A. Lakers) |
51 |
147 |
2.88 |
| Alonzo Mourning (Miami) |
66 |
189 |
2.86 |
| Ervin Johnson (Denver) |
82 |
227 |
2.77 |
| Patrick Ewing (New York) |
78 |
189 |
2.42 |
| Vlade Divac (Charlotte) |
81 |
180 |
2.22 |
| Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston) |
78 |
173 |
2.22 |
| Kevin Garnett (Minnesota) |
77 |
163 |
2.12 |
| Marcus Camby (Toronto) |
63 |
130 |
2.06 |
| Jim McIlvaine (Seattle) |
82 |
164 |
2.00 |
| Roy Rogers (Vancouver) |
82 |
163 |
1.99 |
| Greg Ostertag (Utah) |
77 |
152 |
1.97 |
| Chris Webber (Washington) |
72 |
137 |
1.90 |
| Charles Outlaw (L.A. Clippers) |
82 |
142 |
1.73 |
| Antonio McDyess (Denver) |
74 |
126 |
1.70 |
| Will Perdue (San Antonio) |
65 |
102 |
1.57 |
| Elden Campbell (L.A. Lakers) |
77 |
117 |
1.52 |
| Theo Ratliff (Detroit) |
76 |
111 |
1.46 |
| Rony Seikaly (Orlando) |
74 |
107 |
1.45 |
NBA All Time Blocked Shots Leaders
NBA Season Leaders for Blocked Shots
NBA All Time Leaders Blocks per Game
All-NBA Teams Selections 1996-97
| All-NBA Teams | ||
| First Team Karl Malone, Utah Grant Hill, Detroit Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Tim Hardaway, Miami Michael Jordan, Chicago |
Second Team Scottie Pippen, Chicago Glen Rice, Charlotte Patrick Ewing, New York Gary Payton, Seattle Mitch Richmond, Sacramento |
Third Team Anthony Mason, Charlotte Vin Baker, Milwaukee Shaquille O'Neal, LA Lakers John Stockton, Utah Anfernee Hardaway, Orlando |
| All-Defensive Teams | |
| First Team Scottie Pippen, Chicago Karl Malone, Utah Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta Michael Jordan, Chicago Gary Payton, Seattle |
Second Team Anthony Mason, Charlotte P.J. Brown, Miami Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston John Stockton, Utah Mookie Blaylock, Atlanta |
| All-Rookie Teams | |
| First Team Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Vancouver Allen Iverson, Philadelphia Stephon Marbury, Minnesota Marcus Camby, Toronto Antoine Walker, Boston |
Second Team Kerry Kittles, New Jersey Ray Allen, Milwaukee Travis Knight, LA Lakers Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers Matt Maloney, Houston |
First Round Draft Selections 1996-97
| Team | Player | College |
| 1. San Antonio | Tim Duncan | Wake Forest |
| 2. Philadelphia | Keith Van Horn | Utah |
| 3. Boston | Chauncey Billups | Colorado |
| 4. Vancouver | Antonio Daniels | Bowling Green |
| 5. Denver | Tony Battie | Texas Tech |
| 6. Boston | Ron Mercer | Kentucky |
| 7. New Jersey | Tim Thomas | Villanova |
| 8. Golden State | Adonal Foyle | Colgate |
| 9. Toronto | Tracy McGrady | N/A |
| 10. Milwaukee | Danny Fortson | Cincinnati |
| 11. Sacramento | Olivier Saint-Jean | San Jose State |
| 12. Indiana | Austin Croshere | Providence |
| 13. Cleveland | Derek Anderson | Kentucky |
| 14. LA Clippers | Maurice Taylor | Michigan |
| 15. Dallas | Kelvin Cato | Iowa State |
| 16. Cleveland | Brevin Knight | Stanford |
| 17. Orlando | Johnny Taylor | Tenn.-Chattanooga |
| 18. Portland | Chris Anstey | N/A |
| 19. Detroit | Scot Pollard | Kansas |
| 20. Minnesota | Paul Grant | Wisconsin |
| 21. New Jersey | Anthony Parker | Bradley |
| 22. Atlanta | Ed Gray | California |
| 23. Seattle | Bobby Jackson | Minnesota |
| 24. Houston | Rodrick Rhodes | USC |
| 25. New York | John Thomas | Minnesota |
| 26. Miami | Charles Smith | New Mexico |
| 27. Utah | Jacque Vaughn | Kansas |
| 28. Chicago | Keith Booth | Maryland |
Playoff Results
NBA Finals | ||
Chicago 4, Utah 2
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| Eastern Conference | Western Conference | |
| Conference Finals | ||
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Series - Chicago 4, Miami 1 Miami 77 at Chicago 84 Miami 68 at Chicago 75 Chicago 98 at Miami 74 Chicago 80 at Miami 87 Miami 87 at Chicago 100 |
Series - Utah 4, Houston 2
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| Conference Semifinals | ||
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Series - Chicago 4, Atlanta 1 Atlanta 97 at Chicago 100 Atlanta 103 at Chicago 95 Chicago 100 at Atlanta 80 Chicago 89 at Atlanta 80 Atlanta 92 at Chicago 107 |
Series - Utah 4, L.A. Lakers 1 L.A. Lakers 77 at Utah 93 L.A. Lakers 101 at Utah 103 Utah 84 at L.A. Lakers 104 Utah 110 at L.A. Lakers 95 L.A. Lakers 93 at Utah 98 | |
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Series - Miami 4, New York 3 New York 88 at Miami 79 New York 84 at Miami 88 Miami 73 at New York 77 Miami 76 at New York 89 New York 81 at Miami 96 Miami 95 at New York 90 New York 90 at Miami 101 |
Series - Houston 4, Seattle 3 Seattle 102 at Houston 112 Seattle 106 at Houston 101 Houston 97 at Seattle 93 Houston 110 at Seattle 106 Seattle 100 at Houston 94 Houston 96 at Seattle 99 Seattle 91 at Houston 96 | |
| First Round | ||
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Series - Chicago 3, Washington 0 Washington 86 at Chicago 98 Washington 104 at Chicago 109 Chicago 96 at Washington 95 |
Series - Utah 3, L.A. Clippers 0 L.A. Clippers 86 at Utah 106 L.A. Clippers 99 at Utah 105 Utah 104 at L.A. Clippers 92 | |
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Series - Miami 3, Orlando 2 Orlando 64 at Miami 99 Orlando 87 at Miami 104 Miami 75 at Orlando 88 Miami 91 at Orlando 99 Orlando 83 at Miami 91 |
Series - L.A. Lakers 3, Portland 1 Portland 77 at L.A. Lakers 95 Portland 93 at L.A. Lakers 107 L.A. Lakers 90 at Portland 98 L.A. Lakers 95 at Portland 91 | |
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Series - New York 3, Charlotte 0 Charlotte 99 at New York 109 Charlotte 93 at New York 100 New York 104 at Charlotte 95 |
Series - Houston 3, Minnesota 0 Minnesota 95 at Houston 112 Minnesota 84 at Houston 96 Houston 125 at Minnesota 120 | |
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Series - Atlanta 3, Detroit 2 Detroit 75 at Atlanta 89 Detroit 93 at Atlanta 80 Atlanta 91 at Detroit 99 Atlanta 94 at Detroit 82 Detroit 79 at Atlanta 84 |
Series - Seattle 3, Phoenix 2 Phoenix 106 at Seattle 101 Phoenix 78 at Seattle 122 Seattle 103 at Phoenix 110 Seattle 122 at Phoenix 115 Phoenix 92 at Seattle 116 | |