1996-97 NBA season: Difference between revisions
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| [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] vs. [[Houston Rockets]] | | [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] vs. [[Houston Rockets]] | ||
| [https://www.sportspaper.info/basketball/nba/seasons/1996-97/minnesota-timberwolves-playoff-program-1996-97.html Postseason] | | [https://www.sportspaper.info/basketball/nba/seasons/1996-97/minnesota-timberwolves-playoff-program-1996-97.html Postseason] | ||
| Target Center | | [[Target Center]] | ||
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| [[List of all-star game publications#National_Basketball_Association|Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference]] | | [[List of all-star game publications#National_Basketball_Association|Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference]] | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 11 March 2021
| Preseason | n/a |
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| 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.
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 • Cleveland Cavaliers • Indiana Pacers • Los Angeles Clippers • Miami Heat • Toronto Raptors • Vancouver Grizzlies | ||
| Yearbooks | Chicago Bulls | ||
