1993-94 NBA season
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The 1993-94 NBA season was the 48th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Houston Rockets defeating the New York Knicks 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals to win the franchise's first championship.
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[edit] Notable Occurrences
- Just before the start of the season, Michael Jordan shocks the basketball world by announcing his retirement from the NBA following the tragic death of his father.
- The NBA All-Star Game was played at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the East defeating the West 127-118. Scottie Pippen of the Chicago Bulls took home the game's MVP honors.
- The San Antonio Spurs play their first game at the Alamodome.
- The Denver Nuggets made NBA Playoff history by becoming the first eight-seed to defeat a one-seed in the first-round of a playoff series when they defeated the Seattle Supersonics 3 games to 2.
[edit] Final standings
[edit] Eastern Conference
| Team | W | L | PCT. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 57 | 25 | .695 | - |
| Orlando Magic | 50 | 32 | .610 | 7 |
| New Jersey Nets | 45 | 37 | .549 | 12 |
| Miami Heat | 42 | 40 | .512 | 15 |
| Boston Celtics | 32 | 50 | .390 | 25 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 25 | 57 | .305 | 32 |
| Washington Bullets | 24 | 58 | .293 | 33 |
| Team | W | L | PCT. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 57 | 25 | .695 | - |
| Chicago Bulls | 55 | 27 | .671 | 2 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 47 | 35 | .573 | 10 |
| Indiana Pacers | 47 | 35 | .573 | 10 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 41 | 41 | .500 | 16 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 20 | 62 | .244 | 37 |
| Detroit Pistons | 20 | 62 | .244 | 37 |
[edit] Western Conference
| Team | W | L | PCT. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets C | 58 | 24 | .707 | - |
| San Antonio Spurs | 55 | 27 | .671 | 3 |
| Utah Jazz | 53 | 29 | .646 | 5 |
| Denver Nuggets | 42 | 40 | .512 | 16 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 20 | 62 | .244 | 38 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 13 | 69 | .159 | 45 |
| Team | W | L | PCT. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonics | 63 | 19 | .768 | - |
| Phoenix Suns | 56 | 26 | .683 | 7 |
| Golden State Warriors | 50 | 32 | .610 | 13 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 47 | 35 | .573 | 16 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 33 | 49 | .402 | 30 |
| Sacramento Kings | 28 | 54 | .341 | 35 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 27 | 55 | .329 | 36 |
C - NBA Champions
[edit] NBA awards
- Most Valuable Player: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
- Rookie of the Year: Chris Webber, Golden State Warriors
- Defensive Player of the Year: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
- Sixth Man of the Year: Dell Curry, Charlotte Hornets
- Most Improved Player: Don MacLean, Washington Bullets
- Coach of the Year: Lenny Wilkens, Atlanta Hawks
- All-NBA First Team:
- F - Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
- F - Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
- C - Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
- G - John Stockton, Utah Jazz
- G - Latrell Sprewell, Golden State Warriors
- All-NBA Rookie Team:
- Isaiah Rider, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Anfernee Hardaway, Orlando Magic
- Chris Webber, Golden State Warriors
- Jamal Mashburn, Dallas Mavericks
- Vin Baker, Milwaukee Bucks
Note: All information on this page were obtained on the History section on NBA.com
