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Revision as of 08:51, 18 March 2024

1996-97 National Basketball Association season
Preseason n/a
Regular Season November 1, 1996-April 20, 1997
Postseason April 24-June 13, 1997
1995-96 • NBA seasons • 1997-98


The 1996-97 NBA season was the 51st season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league used this season to mark its 50th anniversary, which included the unveiling of the league's list of its 50 greatest players. This particular season featured what has since been acknowledged as one of the most talented rookie-classes, featuring the debuts of Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Jermaine O'Neal, Ben Wallace, and Stephon Marbury.

The season ended with the Chicago Bulls defeating the Utah Jazz 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals to win the franchise's 5th championship.

1996-97 NBA season by team
Eastern Conference Atlantic Division Central Division
Boston Celtics • Miami Heat • New Jersey Nets • New York Knicks • Orlando Magic • Philadelphia 76ers • Washington Wizards Atlanta Hawks • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Milwaukee Bucks • Toronto Raptors
Western Conference Midwest Division Pacific Division
Dallas Mavericks • Denver Nuggets • Houston Rockets • Minnesota Timberwolves • San Antonio Spurs • Utah Jazz • Vancouver Grizzlies Golden State Warriors • Los Angeles Clippers • Los Angeles Lakers • Phoenix Suns • Portland Trail Blazers • Sacramento Kings • Seattle SuperSonics


Publications

Programs
Team(s) Type Venue
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets Postseason Target Center
Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference NBA All-Star Game Gund Arena
Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz NBA Finals United Center, Delta Center
Media Guides and Yearbooks
Media Guides Chicago Bulls • Indiana Pacers • Los Angeles Lakers • Toronto Raptors
Yearbooks Chicago Bulls • Toronto Raptors
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