1994–95 San Antonio Spurs season

Last updated • 4 min readFrom Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

1994–95   San Antonio Spurs season
Division champions
Head coach Bob Hill
General manager Gregg Popovich
PresidentGregg Popovich (vice)
Owner(s) Peter Holt
Arena Alamodome
Results
Record62–20 (.756)
PlaceDivision: 1st (Midwest)
Conference: 1st (Western)
Playoff finish Western Conference finals
(lost to Rockets 2–4)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
Television KSAT-TV
KABB
Prime Sports Southwest
Radio WOAI
< 1993–94 1995–96 >

The 1994–95 NBA season was the Spurs' 19th season in the National Basketball Association, and 28th season as a franchise. [1] During the off-season, the Spurs hired Bob Hill as head coach, [2] [3] [4] re-acquired Sean Elliott after playing one year with the Detroit Pistons, [5] [6] [7] re-signed Avery Johnson after one season with the Golden State Warriors, [8] and signed free agents Chuck Person, [9] [10] and former All-Star forward Moses Malone. [11] [12] Early into the season, they signed free agent Doc Rivers, who was previously released by the New York Knicks. [13] [14]

Contents

With Dennis Rodman serving two suspensions early into the season, [15] [16] [17] [18] the Spurs struggled and played below .500 with a 7–9 start. However, they would win 13 of their next 14 games, hold a 30–15 record at the All-Star break, [19] then later on post a 15-game winning streak between March and April, and win 21 of their final 23 games, finishing with the league's best record of 62–20. [20] It was also their best regular season record in franchise history, surpassing the 56-win 1989–90 season, which would be surpassed 11 seasons later by the 2005-06 team (63–19), then 10 seasons later by the 2015-16 squad (67–15).

David Robinson averaged 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game, and was named Most Valuable Player of the Year, [21] [22] [23] and made the All-NBA First Team. He was also selected for the 1995 NBA All-Star Game. [24] [25] [26] [27] In addition, Rodman, who only played just 49 games, contributed 7.1 points, and led the league with 16.8 rebounds per game, and was named to the All-NBA Third Team, while Elliott finished second on the team in scoring with 18.1 points per game, Johnson provided the team with 13.4 points, 8.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game, and Vinny Del Negro contributed 12.5 points per game. Off the bench, Person played a sixth man role, averaging 10.8 points per game and led the team with 172 three-point field-goals, while J.R. Reid averaged 7.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, and Terry Cummings provided with 6.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. [28] Both Robinson and Rodman were selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. Robinson also finished in fourth place in Defensive Player of the Year voting, while Rodman finished in fifth place, and Person finished in third place in Sixth Man of the Year voting. [29] [30] [31]

In the Western Conference First Round of the playoffs, the Spurs swept the Denver Nuggets in three straight games. [32] [33] [34] [35] In the Western Conference Semi-finals, they defeated the 5th-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in six games. [36] [37] [38] [39] However, in the Western Conference finals, they would lose to the 6th-seeded and defending champion Houston Rockets in six games. [40] [41] [42] [43] The Rockets would go on to defeat the Orlando Magic in four straight games in the NBA Finals, winning their second consecutive championship. [44] [45] [46] [47] [48]

Following the season, the Spurs traded Rodman to the Chicago Bulls, no longer being able to handle the distractions that came along with the NBA's top rebounder. [49] [50] [51] [52] [53] Also following the season, Terry Cummings re-signed as a free agent with his former team, the Milwaukee Bucks, [54] [55] [56] [57] while Willie Anderson was left unprotected in the 1995 NBA Expansion Draft, where he was selected by the newly expansion Toronto Raptors, [58] [59] [60] [61] [62] and Malone, who only played just 17 games this season due to a ruptured tendon in his right leg, [63] [64] retired after playing 19 seasons in the NBA.

Draft picks

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityCollege
122 Bill Curley ForwardFlag of the United States.svg United States Boston College

Roster

1994–95 San Antonio Spurs roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameHeightWeightDOBFrom
G/F 40 Anderson, Willie 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)190 lb (86 kg)1967–01–08 Georgia
F/C 34 Cummings, Terry 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)220 lb (100 kg)1961–03–15 DePaul
G 15 Del Negro, Vinny 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)185 lb (84 kg)1966–08–09 NC State
F 32 Elliott, Sean 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)205 lb (93 kg)1968–02–02 Arizona
F/C 54 Haley, Jack 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)240 lb (109 kg)1964–01–27 UCLA
G 6 Johnson, Avery 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)175 lb (79 kg)1965–03–25 Southern
C 2 Malone, Moses  Cruz Roja.svg6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)215 lb (98 kg)1955–03–23 Petersburg HS (VA)
C 00 Nwosu, Julius 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)255 lb (116 kg)1971–05–01 Liberty
F 45 Person, Chuck 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)220 lb (100 kg)1964–06–27 Auburn
F/C 7 Reid, J. R. 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)247 lb (112 kg)1968–03–31 North Carolina
G 25 Rivers, Doc 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)185 lb (84 kg)1961–10–13 Marquette
C 50 Robinson, David 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)235 lb (107 kg)1965–08–06 Navy
F 10 Rodman, Dennis 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)210 lb (95 kg)1961–05–13 SE Oklahoma State
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Midwest Division
W L PCT GB Home Road Div
y- San Antonio Spurs 6220.756—33–829–1220–6
x- Utah Jazz 6022.732233–827–1417–9
x- Houston Rockets 4735.5731525–1622–1913–13
x- Denver Nuggets 4141.5002123–1818–2313–13
Dallas Mavericks 3646.4392619–2217–2411–15
Minnesota Timberwolves 2161.2564113–288–334–22
#
Western Conference
Team W L PCT GB
1x-San Antonio Spurs 6220.756–
2y-Phoenix Suns 5923.7203
3x-Utah Jazz 6022.7322
4x-Seattle SuperSonics 5725.6955
5x-Los Angeles Lakers 4834.58514
6x-Houston Rockets 4735.57315
7x-Portland Trail Blazers 4438.53718
8x-Denver Nuggets 4141.50021
9 Sacramento Kings 3943.47623
10 Dallas Mavericks 3646.43926
11 Golden State Warriors 2656.31736
12 Minnesota Timberwolves 2161.25641
13 Los Angeles Clippers 1765.20745

Season opener delayed

The Spurs' season opener against the Golden State Warriors on November 4, 1994, was delayed more than 50 minutes after the Alamodome's sprinkler system accidentally went off. The cause was a sensor getting triggered by the fireworks display the team put on during the player introductions. Most of those soaked were the fans who were seated in the season ticket area, and they took it in stride. The game eventually went on as scheduled, with Golden State winning 123–118. [65] [66] [67]

Dennis Rodman

Dennis Rodman helped San Antonio to their then-franchise best win–loss record of 62–20, and they made it to the Western Conference finals. However, his increasingly erratic off-court life, including a brief but heavily publicized relationship with singer Madonna, and on-court antics, such as dyeing his hair and starting on-court arguments resulted in him being traded to the Chicago Bulls after only two years with the Spurs.

Record vs. opponents

1994-95 NBA Records
TeamATLBOSCHACHICLEDALDENDETGSWHOUINDLACLALMIAMILMINNJNNYKORLPHIPHOPORSACSASSEAUTAWAS
Atlanta —3–12–21–41–42–02–03–22–00–21–42–00–22–21–32–04–02–21–33–11–11–11–11–10–20–24–0
Boston 1–3—1–30–42–21–11–13–12–01–12–20–21–14–11–32–02–30–52–33–11–10–21–10–21–10–23–1
Charlotte 2–23–1—2–23–20–21–15–02–00–21–42–00–23–14–11–13–13–11–33–10–22–01–11–12–02–03–1
Chicago 4–14–02–2—2–31–11–15–02–01–12–21–11–13–11–42–02–23–11–34–01–11–10–21–10–20–22–2
Cleveland 4–12–22–33–2—0–21–12–22–00–22–31–11–11–34–01–14–02–21–33–11–11–11–10–20–21–13–1
Dallas 0–21–12–01–12–0—1–41–13–12–31–13–11–30–21–14–11–10–20–22–00–43–12–22–30–42–41–1
Denver 0–21–11–11–11–14–1—1–11–31–41–14–02–22–02–06–01–10–20–21–11–33–12–21–41–31–42–0
Detroit 2–31–30–50–52–21–11–1—1–10–22–21–10–21–32–31–12–21–31–34–01–10–21–10–20–20–23–1
Golden State 0–20–20–20–20–21–33–11–1—0–40–23–23–21–10–21–31–11–10–21–13–21–40–51–31–42–22–0
Houston 2–01–12–01–12–03–24–12–04–0—1–13–10–42–01–13–22–00–20–22–03–11–33–11–50–42–32–0
Indiana 4–12–24–12–23–21–11–12–22–01–1—2–01–12–23–22–03–11–32–24–01–11–12–02–01–10–23–1
L.A. Clippers 0–22–00–21–11–11–30–41–12–31–30–2—2–30–21–11–30–20–20–21–11–40–51–40–40–51–30–2
L.A. Lakers 2–01–12–01–11–13–12–22–02–34–01–13–2—1–11–13–12–00–21–11–11–42–33–21–34–12–22–0
Miami 2–21–41–31–33–12–00–23–11–10–22–22–01–1—4–01–11–31–41–31–40–20–20–20–20–20–24–1
Milwaukee 3–13–11–44–10–41–10–23–22–01–12–31–11–10–4—1–12–22–20–43–10–20–21–10–20–20–23–1
Minnesota 0–20–21–10–21–11–40–61–13–12–30–23–11–31–11–1—1–10–21–11–10–40–41–30–50–41–41–1
New Jersey 0–43–21–32–20–41–11–12–21–10–21–32–00–23–12–21–1—1–42–22–30–21–11–10–21–10–22–3
New York 2–25–01–31–32–22–02–03–11–12–03–12–02–04–12–22–04–1—2–34–01–11–12–01–10–20–24–0
Orlando 3–13–23–13–13–12–02–03–12–02–02–22–01–13–14–01–12–23–2—4–11–12–01–11–10–21–13–2
Philadelphia 1–31–31–30–41–30–21–10–41–10–20–41–11–14–11–31–13–20–41–4—0–22–01–10–20–20–23–2
Phoenix 1–11–12–01–11–14–03–11–12–31–31–14–14–12–02–04–02–01–11–12–0—5–04–12–24–12–22–0
Portland 1–12–00–21–11–11–31–32–04–13–11–15–03–22–02–04–01–11–10–20–20–5—3–21–32–31–32–0
Sacramento 1–11–11–12–01–12–22–21–15–01–30–24–12–32–01–13–11–10–21–11–11–42–3—0–43–20–41–1
San Antonio1–12–01–11–12–03–24–12–03–15–10–24–03–12–02–05–02–01–11–12–02–23–14–0—2–23–22–0
Seattle 2–01–10–22–02–04–03–12–04–14–01–15–01–42–02–04–01–12–02–02–01–43–22–32–2—1–32–0
Utah 2–02–00–22–01–14–24–12–02–23–22–03–12–22–02–04–12–02–01–12–02–23–14–02–33–1—2–0
Washington 0–41–31–32–21–31–10–21–30–20–21–32–00–21–41–31–13–20–42–32–30–20–21–10–20–20–2—

Game log

Regular season

1994–95 game log
Total: 62–20 (home: 33–8; road: 29–12)
November: 6–7 (home: 5–3; road: 1–4)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
December: 9–3 (home: 5–2; road: 4–1)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
17December 10, 1994
7:30 p.m. CST 		@ Houston W 108–96 Johnson (24) David Robinson\Robinson (11) Johnson (11) The Summit
16,611		8–9
22December 23, 1994
7:30 p.m. CST 		Houston W 98–96 Del Negro (26) Reid, Robinson (10) Johnson (11) Alamodome
31,514		13–9
January: 11–4 (home: 4–1; road: 7–3)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
31January 13, 1995
7:30 p.m. CST 		@ Houston L 100–103 Robinson (23) Robinson (10) Johnson (9) The Summit
16,611		20–11
38January 26, 1995
7:30 p.m. CST 		Houston W 103–100 Elliott (26) Rodman (22) Johnson (11) Alamodome
33,360		24–14
February: 11–2 (home: 7–0; road: 4–2)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
All-Star Break
49February 21, 1995
7:00 p.m. CST 		@ Houston W 98–97 Del Negro (23) Rodman (30) Johnson (8) The Summit
16,611		33–16
March: 14–2 (home: 8–1; road: 6–1)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
54March 3, 1995
7:30 p.m. CST 		Orlando W 112–111 Robinson (24) Rodman (20) Johnson (9) Alamodome
35,818		38–16
55March 5, 1995
12 Noon CST 		Houston W 124–103 Robinson (31) Rodman (27) Johnson (10) Alamodome
35,818		39–16
59March 12, 1995
11:00 a.m. CST 		@ Orlando L 104–110 Robinson (34) Rodman (23) Johnson (6) Orlando Arena
16,010		41–18
April: 11–2 (home: 4–1; road: 7–1)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
1994–95 schedule

Playoffs

1995 playoff game log
First Round: 3–0 (home: 2–0; road: 1–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Series
1April 28 Denver W 104–88 Sean Elliott (21) Dennis Rodman (11) Avery Johnson (8) Alamodome
25,235		1–0
2April 30 Denver W 122–96 Robinson, Rodman (19) Dennis Rodman (16) Avery Johnson (9) Alamodome 2–0
3May 2@ Denver W 99–95 Robinson, Johnson (24) Dennis Rodman (13) David Robinson (5) McNichols Sports Arena
17,171		3–0
Conference semifinals: 4–2 (home: 2–1; road: 2–1)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Series
1May 6 L.A. Lakers W 110–94 David Robinson (33) Dennis Rodman (12) Avery Johnson (12) Alamodome
24,002		1–0
2May 8 L.A. Lakers W 97–90 (OT) Robinson, Rodman (22) Dennis Rodman (22) Avery Johnson (9) Alamodome
26,127		2–0
3May 12@ L.A. Lakers L 85–92 David Robinson (34) David Robinson (13) Avery Johnson (8) Great Western Forum
17,505		2–1
4May 14@ L.A. Lakers W 80–71 David Robinson (26) David Robinson (22) Avery Johnson (7) Great Western Forum
17,505		3–1
5May 16 L.A. Lakers L 96–98 (OT) David Robinson (34) David Robinson (17) Avery Johnson (12) Alamodome
35,888		3–2
6May 18@ L.A. Lakers W 100–88 David Robinson (31) David Robinson (15) Avery Johnson (11) Great Western Forum
17,505		4–2
Conference finals: 2–4 (home: 0–3; road: 2–1)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Series
1May 22, 1995
7:30 p.m. CDT 		Houston L 93–94 Elliott (24) Rodman (20) Johnson (9) Alamodome
33,337		0–1
2May 24, 1995
7:30 p.m. CDT 		Houston L 96–106 Robinson (32) Robinson (12) Elliott, Anderson (5) Alamodome
35,888		0–2
3May 26, 1995
8:00 p.m. CDT 		@ Houston W 107–102 Robinson (29) Rodman (14) Johnson (13) The Summit
16,611		1–2
4May 28, 1995
2:30 p.m. CDT 		@ Houston W 103–81 Robinson (20) Rodman (19) Johnson, Del Negro (4) The Summit
16,611		2–2
5May 30, 1995
8:00 p.m. CDT 		Houston L 90–111 Robinson (22) Robinson, Rodman (12) Johnson (7) Alamodome
35,888		2–3
6June 1, 1995
8:00 p.m. CDT 		@ Houston L 95–100 Robinson, Johnson (19) Rodman (17) Johnson (10) The Summit
16,611		2–4
1995 schedule

Player statistics

Ragular season

Player POS GP GS MP REB AST STL BLK PTS MPG RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Avery Johnson PG82823,011208670114131,10136.72.58.21.4.213.4
David Robinson C81813,0748772361342622,23838.010.82.91.73.227.6
Sean Elliott SF81812,85828720678381,46635.33.52.51.0.518.1
J. R. Reid PF81371,56639355603256319.34.9.7.7.47.0
Chuck Person SF8112,033258106451287225.13.21.3.6.110.8
Terry Cummings PF76201,27337859361952016.85.0.8.5.36.8
Vinny Del Negro SG75712,360192226611493831.52.63.0.8.212.5
Doc Rivers †PG600942100154612130215.71.72.61.0.45.0
Dennis Rodman PF49261,56882397312334932.016.82.0.6.57.1
Willie Anderson SG38115565552261018514.61.41.4.7.34.9
Jack Haley PF31011727235733.8.9.1.1.22.4
Chris Whitney PG250179132840427.2.51.1.2.01.7
Julius Nwosu C2308424303313.71.0.1.0.11.3
Moses Malone C17014946623498.82.7.4.1.22.9
Howard Eisley †PG150566180173.7.41.2.0.1.5
Corey Crowder SF7029311064.1.4.1.1.0.9
  • † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Spurs only.

Playoffs

Player POS GP GS MP REB AST STL BLK PTS MPG RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
David Robinson C151562318247223938041.512.13.11.52.625.3
Avery Johnson PG15155753212520621838.32.18.31.3.414.5
Sean Elliott SF1515574724010726038.34.82.7.7.517.3
Vinny Del Negro SG151538232378213125.52.12.5.5.18.7
Terry Cummings PF15213531451589.02.1.3.3.13.9
J. R. Reid PF151209429749113.92.8.6.5.36.1
Doc Rivers PG150318292414911721.21.91.6.9.67.8
Chuck Person SF150258278477517.21.8.5.3.55.0
Dennis Rodman PF14124592071812012432.814.81.3.9.08.9
Willie Anderson SG11097121050208.81.1.9.5.01.8
Jack Haley PF4013600133.31.5.0.0.3.8
Julius Nwosu C207200003.51.0.0.0.0.0

Awards and records

Transactions

Related Research Articles

The 1995–96 NBA season was the Bulls' 30th season in the National Basketball Association. During the off-season, the Bulls acquired controversial All-Star forward and rebound specialist Dennis Rodman from the San Antonio Spurs, and signed free agents Randy Brown and James Edwards. At midseason, the team signed John Salley, who was previously released by the expansion Toronto Raptors; Rodman, Edwards and Salley were all teammates on the Detroit Pistons during the "Bad Boy" era, where they won two straight championships in 1989 and 1990. The Bulls had the best team offensive rating and the best team defensive rating in the NBA.

The 1994–95 NBA season was the Bulls' 29th season in the National Basketball Association. This was also the team's first season playing at the United Center. During the off-season, the Bulls signed free agents Ron Harper, and Jud Buechler. The Bulls struggled in the first half of the season with a 23–25 record at the All-Star break. However, there were rumors that retired All-Star guard Michael Jordan would come out of his retirement to rejoin the team, after an unsuccessful baseball career. The Bulls received a major boost upon Jordan's return, as he faxed a memo that simply said "I'm back." The Bulls won 24 of their final 34 games, and finished the season with a 47–35 record, going 13–4 with Jordan back in the lineup. The Bulls finished third in the Central Division and fifth in the Eastern Conference.

The 1994–95 NBA season was the Rockets' 28th season in the National Basketball Association, and 24th season in Houston. After winning their first championship, the Rockets went on to win their first nine games of the season. However, with increased competition in the West, management felt a change was needed to win another title. On February 14, 1995, the Rockets traded Otis Thorpe to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for All-Star guard Clyde Drexler, and three-point specialist Tracy Murray; Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon were both teammates at the University of Houston in the early 1980s. The team also signed free agent Chucky Brown midway through the season, and later on signed 38-year old veteran Charles Jones to a 10-day contract in April, where he played in the final three games of the regular season. However, after holding a 29–17 record at the All-Star break, the Rockets played .500 basketball in the second half of the season, posting an 18–18 record on their way to finishing third in the Midwest Division with a 47–35 record.

The 1997–98 NBA season was the Spurs' 22nd season in the National Basketball Association, and 31st season as a franchise. This season is most memorable when the Spurs selected Tim Duncan out of Wake Forest University with the first overall pick in the 1997 NBA draft. After finishing with the third-worst record in 1996–97, the Spurs won the 1997 NBA Draft Lottery, dubbed as the "Tim Duncan Sweepstakes". During the off-season, the team signed free agents, three-point specialist Jaren Jackson, and second-year forward Malik Rose.

The 1989–90 NBA season was the Spurs' 14th season in the National Basketball Association, and 23rd season as a franchise. This marked the first NBA season for David Robinson, who was selected by the Spurs as the first overall pick in the 1987 NBA draft. In the 1989 NBA draft, the team had the third overall pick, and selected Sean Elliott from the University of Arizona, and acquired All-Star forward Terry Cummings from the Milwaukee Bucks, and acquired All-Star guard Maurice Cheeks and David Wingate from the Philadelphia 76ers during the off-season. The Spurs held a 32–14 record at the All-Star break, finished with a franchise-best 56–26 regular season record, first place in the Midwest Division, and surpassing the 53-win season of 1982–83.

The 1994–95 NBA season was the Nuggets' 19th season in the National Basketball Association, and 28th season as a franchise. The Nuggets had the thirteenth overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft, and selected Jalen Rose from the University of Michigan, and signed free agent Dale Ellis during the off-season. Coming off their improbable playoff run, the Nuggets were bitten by the injury bug, losing LaPhonso Ellis for all but the final six games of the season due to a knee injury from an off-season pickup game. Without their star forward, second-year forward Rodney Rogers became the team's starting power forward, while the Nuggets also replaced scoring leader Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf as the team's starting point guard with Robert Pack, as the team won five of their first six games. However, head coach Dan Issel resigned with the team holding an 18–16 record. Under his assistant Gene Littles, the Nuggets struggled losing 13 of their next 16 games as Littles was replaced with General Manager Bernie Bickerstaff. The team was out of playoff position with a 20–26 record at the All-Star break.

The 1993–94 NBA season was the Jazz's 20th season in the National Basketball Association, and 15th season in Salt Lake City, Utah. During the off-season, the Jazz signed free agent All-Star forward Tom Chambers, and acquired Felton Spencer from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Jazz played competitive basketball with a 22–8 start, but then lost five of their next six games, and held a 31–18 record at the All-Star break. At midseason, the team traded Jeff Malone to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jeff Hornacek. With the addition of Hornacek, the Jazz posted a ten-game winning streak between February and March, and won nine of their final eleven games finishing third in the Midwest Division with a 53–29 record. They made their eleventh consecutive trip to the playoffs.

The 1998–99 NBA season was the Lakers' 51st season in the National Basketball Association, and 39th in the city of Los Angeles. On March 23, 1998, the owners of all 29 NBA teams voted 27–2 to reopen the league's collective bargaining agreement, seeking changes to the league's salary cap system, and a ceiling on individual player salaries. The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) opposed to the owners' plan, and wanted raises for players who earned the league's minimum salary. After both sides failed to reach an agreement, the owners called for a lockout, which began on July 1, 1998, putting a hold on all team trades, free agent signings and training camp workouts, and cancelling many NBA regular season and preseason games. Due to the lockout, the NBA All-Star Game, which was scheduled to be played in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 14, 1999, was also cancelled.

The 1990–91 NBA season was the Spurs' 15th season in the National Basketball Association, and 24th season as a franchise. During the off-season, the Spurs acquired Paul Pressey from the Milwaukee Bucks. After a promising rookie season from second-year star David Robinson, the Spurs would win 17 of their first 22 games, holding a 32–13 record at the All-Star break. However, with Terry Cummings and Rod Strickland lost for long stretched games due to hand injuries, the team struggled in February with a 4–7 record. At midseason, the team released Reggie Williams to free agency, and signed free agent Avery Johnson, who was previously released by the Denver Nuggets. The Spurs would bounce back winning 13 of their final 17 games as they won the Midwest Division with a solid 55–27 record.

The 1992–93 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 45th season in the National Basketball Association, and 36th season in the city of Detroit. During the off-season, the Pistons signed free agent Terry Mills, and acquired Olden Polynice from the Los Angeles Clippers. Under new head coach Ron Rothstein, the Pistons years of battle would catch up with them as they lost nine of their first eleven games. However, they would win ten of their next eleven games to climb back into playoff connection, but then slip below .500 holding a 21–29 record at the All-Star break. At midseason, the team traded Orlando Woolridge to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for All-Star guard Alvin Robertson. After posting many winning and losing streaks throughout the entire season, the Pistons missed the playoffs for the first time in ten years, finishing sixth in the Central Division with a 40–42 record.

The 1992–93 NBA season was the Rockets' 26th season in the National Basketball Association, and 22nd season in Houston. After missing the playoffs the previous year, the Rockets selected Robert Horry from the University of Alabama with the eleventh overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. During the off-season, the team acquired Scott Brooks from the Minnesota Timberwolves. For the season opener, the Rockets traveled overseas to Yokohama, Japan to play their first two games against the Seattle SuperSonics. The Rockets got off to a 14–9 start to the season, but then struggled posting a 7-game losing streak between December and January. However, they won eight consecutive games afterwards, and held a 30–21 record at the All-Star break. The Rockets went 25–6 for the remainder of the season, posting a 15-game winning streak between February and March, and then posting an 11-game winning streak in April, as the team signed free agent Terry Teagle, who played in the final two games of the regular season. The Rockets finished first place in the Midwest Division with a 55–27 record.

The 1992–93 NBA season was the Spurs' 17th season in the National Basketball Association, and 26th season as a franchise. During the off-season, the Spurs acquired Dale Ellis from the Milwaukee Bucks, signed free agents Vinny Del Negro and undrafted rookie guard Lloyd Daniels, and re-signed Avery Johnson after a brief stint with the Houston Rockets. However, prior to the start of the season, Terry Cummings suffered a serious knee injury during a pick-up game, and only played in the final eight games of the season.

The 1994–95 NBA season was the 27th season for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association. During the off-season, the Suns signed free agents, All-Star forward Danny Manning, Wayman Tisdale, and Danny Schayes. The team was led by Paul Westphal, in his third year as head coach of the Suns. The Suns held the league's best record at 38–10 before the All-Star break, and finished the regular season with 59 wins and 23 losses, the first time in the franchise's history they had ended the season with 55 or more wins for three consecutive seasons. All home games were played at America West Arena.

The 1994–95 NBA season was the Jazz's 21st season in the National Basketball Association, and 16th season in Salt Lake City, Utah. During the off-season, the Jazz signed free agent Antoine Carr, and acquired Adam Keefe from the Atlanta Hawks. The Jazz struggled losing four of their first six games, but then won seven of their next eight games, then won eight straight games in December. The team posted a 14–1 record in January, which included a 14-game winning streak which ended in early February, as the Jazz held a 35–13 record at the All-Star break. At midseason, the team traded Jay Humphries to the Boston Celtics in exchange for former Jazz guard Blue Edwards. The Jazz posted a nine-game winning streak between February and March, then won their final seven games of the season, finishing second in the Midwest Division with a 60–22 record. They made their 12th consecutive trip to the playoffs.

The 1994–95 NBA season was the 25th season for the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association. The Blazers 25th season was marked by change as they played their final season at the Memorial Coliseum with new head coach P.J. Carlesimo. The team also had the 17th overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft, and selected Aaron McKie out of Temple University. The Blazers started their season defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in their first two games, which were played in Yokohama, Japan. The team got off to a 6–6 start, and played around .500 for the first half of the season, holding a 25–20 record at the All-Star break, as Terry Porter only played just 35 games due to an ankle injury.

The 1994–95 NBA season was the Lakers' 47th season in the National Basketball Association, and 35th in the city of Los Angeles. This was the first season since 1981–82 that All-Star forward James Worthy was not on the team, as he announced his retirement in November. After missing the playoffs the previous season, the Lakers had the tenth overall pick in the 1994 NBA draft, and selected Eddie Jones out of Temple University. With new head coach Del Harris, along with the off-season acquisition of Cedric Ceballos from the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers struggled with a 3–5 start, but then won ten of their next twelve games, and held a 29–16 record at the All-Star break. Despite losing seven of their final eight games, the Lakers finished third in the Pacific Division with a 48–34 record, and returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence. Harris was named Coach of the Year.

The 1993–94 NBA season was the Pistons' 46th season in the National Basketball Association, and 37th season in the city of Detroit. In the 1993 NBA draft, the Pistons selected Lindsey Hunter out of Jackson State with the tenth overall pick, and selected Allan Houston from the University of Tennessee with the eleventh overall pick. During the off-season, the Pistons acquired Sean Elliott from the San Antonio Spurs, signed free agent Greg Anderson, and hired Don Chaney as head coach.

The 1993–94 NBA season was the Spurs' 18th season in the National Basketball Association, and 27th season as a franchise. It was also their first season playing at the Alamodome. During the off-season, the Spurs acquired controversial All-Star forward and rebound specialist Dennis Rodman from the Detroit Pistons, signed free agent Sleepy Floyd, and acquired Negele Knight from the Phoenix Suns during the first month of the regular season. The Spurs went on an 8-game winning streak between November and December after a 4–5 start to the season. The team would then win 13 consecutive games between January and February, holding a 35–14 record at the All-Star break, but then lose seven of their final ten games, finishing second in the Midwest Division with a 55–27 record.

The 1995–96 NBA season was the Spurs' 20th season in the National Basketball Association, and 29th season as a franchise. San Antonio hosted the 1996 NBA All-Star Game at the Alamodome. During the off-season, the team signed free agents Carl Herrera, who previously won two championships with the Houston Rockets, former Spurs center Greg Anderson, and three-point specialist Brad Lohaus. Without Dennis Rodman, who was dealt to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Will Perdue during the off-season, the Spurs had a solid team chemistry led by reigning MVP David Robinson and Sean Elliott, who were both selected for the All-Star Game. The team got off to a solid 11–4 start, holding a 31–14 record at the All-Star break. At midseason, they traded Lohaus and J.R. Reid to the New York Knicks in exchange for Charles D. Smith and second-year forward Monty Williams. The Spurs posted a 17-game winning streak in March, where they went undefeated posting a 16–0 record, which matched the 1971–72 Los Angeles Lakers' record. The Spurs went on to win their second straight Midwest Division title with a 59–23 record.

The 1989–90 NBA season was the Rockets' 23rd season in the National Basketball Association, and 19th season in the city of Houston. After a 9–6 start to the season, the Rockets would struggle posting a 12–18 record as they entered the New Year. However, they would manage to win seven of their next nine games, holding a 22–25 record at the All-Star break. At midseason, the team acquired second-year guard Vernon Maxwell from the San Antonio Spurs, as they continued to play .500 basketball for the rest of the season. The Rockets finished fifth in the Midwest Division with a 41–41 record, winning a tie-breaker over the Seattle SuperSonics for the #8 seed in the Western Conference.

References

  1. ↑ 1994–95 San Antonio Spurs
  2. ↑ "PRO BASKETBALL; Blair and Hill Named to Head Coach Jobs". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 30, 1994. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Timberwolves, Spurs Hire Head Coaches". Los Angeles Times. Staff and Wire Reports. August 30, 1994. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Spurs Finally Pick Coach - Magic Assistant Bob Hill". Deseret News. Associated Press. August 30, 1994. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  5. ↑ "PRO BASKETBALL; Sean Elliott Again Is a Spur". The New York Times. Associated Press. July 20, 1994. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Spurs Trade the Rights to Curley, a Draft Pick to Get Elliott Back". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. July 20, 1994. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Spurs Get Elliott Back for Curley". Chicago Tribune. July 20, 1994. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Spurs Reportedly Agree to Terms with Person". United Press International. July 23, 1994. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  9. ↑ "SPORTS PEOPLE: BASKETBALL; Person Reported to Be Joining Spurs". The New York Times. July 24, 1994. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  10. ↑ "SPORTS PEOPLE: BASKETBALL; Person, Cut by Timberwolves, Now a Spur". The New York Times. July 30, 1994. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  11. ↑ "SPORTS PEOPLE: BASKETBALL; Moses Malone to Spurs". The New York Times. August 26, 1994. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Spurs Sign Moses Malone". Deseret News. August 26, 1994. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Spurs Officially Sign Rivers". United Press International. December 26, 1994. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  14. ↑ "SPORTS PEOPLE: PRO BASKETBALL; Spurs Sign Rivers". The New York Times. December 27, 1994. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  15. ↑ "BASKETBALL; Rodman Suspended by Spurs". The New York Times. Associated Press. November 2, 1994. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
  16. ↑ "NBA TRANSACTIONS: Spurs Suspend Rodman for Season Opener Over Antics". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. November 2, 1994. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Rodman Suspended for 3 Games". Deseret News. Associated Press. November 3, 1995. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Rodman Turns Leave of Absence Into Suspension Without Pay". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. December 8, 1994. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  19. ↑ "NBA Games Played on February 9, 1995". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  20. ↑ "1994–95 San Antonio Spurs Schedule and Results". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  21. ↑ Friend, Tom (May 24, 1995). "1995 N.B.A. PLAYOFFS; Robinson Captures the M.V.P. Trophy, but the Celebration Is Muted". The New York Times. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  22. ↑ Howard-Cooper, Scott (May 24, 1995). "It's a Slam Dunk: Robinson Wins MVP: Pro Basketball: Spurs' Center Receives 73 First-Place Votes to 12 for Magic's O'Neal". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  23. ↑ "NBA MVP & ABA Most Valuable Player Award Winners". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  24. ↑ Landman, Brian (February 11, 1995). "Will Shaq's Return Bring Double Trouble?". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  25. ↑ Cotton, Anthony (February 12, 1995). "New-Age NBA Reaches for the Stars". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  26. ↑ "1995 NBA All-Star Recap". NBA.com. NBA.com Staff. September 13, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  27. ↑ "1995 NBA All-Star Game: West 139, East 112". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  28. ↑ "1994–95 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  29. ↑ "1995 N.B.A. PLAYOFFS; Mason Wins 6th Man Award". The New York Times. May 9, 1995. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  30. ↑ "Sports Briefly". Deseret News. May 9, 1995. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  31. ↑ "1994–95 NBA Awards Voting". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  32. ↑ "1995 N.B.A. PLAYOFFS; Suns, Spurs and Pacers Make It a Sweeps Night". The New York Times. Associated Press. May 3, 1995. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  33. ↑ "Spurs, Suns, Pacers Complete Sweeps". Deseret News. Associated Press. May 3, 1995. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  34. ↑ "Spurs Sweep in a Rough One at Denver". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. May 3, 1995. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  35. ↑ "1995 NBA Western Conference First Round: Nuggets vs. Spurs". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  36. ↑ Friend, Tom (May 19, 1995). "1995 N.B.A. PLAYOFFS; Robinson and Spurs Eliminate the Lakers". The New York Times. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  37. ↑ Howard-Cooper, Scott (May 19, 1995). "NBA PLAYOFFS: Spurs Finally Deep-Six Lakers: Western Conference: Robinson, Rodman Help San Antonio Stave off Home Team and Win Series, 100-88". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  38. ↑ "Spurs Move On in West". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. May 19, 1995. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  39. ↑ "1995 NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Lakers vs. Spurs". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  40. ↑ Brown, Clifton (June 2, 1995). "1995 N.B.A. PLAYOFFS; Rockets Do Homework and Return to Finals". The New York Times. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
  41. ↑ Howard-Cooper, Scott (June 2, 1995). "NBA PLAYOFFS: Rockets Still Have Dream of Repeating in the Finals: Western Conference: Olajuwon Leads Houston to 100-95 Victory Over San Antonio to Clinch Series". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  42. ↑ "Goliath Rejects David, Spurs Olajuwon Tops Robinson; Horry Helps Rockets Roll". The Spokesman-Review. June 2, 1995. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  43. ↑ "1995 NBA Western Conference Finals: Rockets vs. Spurs". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  44. ↑ Brown, Clifton (June 15, 1995). "1995 N.B.A. PLAYOFFS; Rockets Sweep to 2d Straight Championship". The New York Times. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  45. ↑ Howard-Cooper, Scott (June 15, 1995). "NBA FINALS: Two-Ring Circus Hits Houston: Pro Basketball: Olajuwon (who else?) Is MVP Again After Leading Rockets to Sweep of Magic". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  46. ↑ Justice, Richard (June 15, 1995). "Rockets' Sweep Finishes Magic Season". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  47. ↑ Guest, Larry (June 15, 1995). "Magic Are the Main Entree at This Friendly Texas Barbecue". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  48. ↑ "1995 NBA Finals: Rockets vs. Magic". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  49. ↑ Brown, Clifton (October 3, 1995). "PRO BASKETBALL; Unhappy Rodman Is Dealt from Spurs to the Bulls". The New York Times. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  50. ↑ "Bulls Take a Chance on Rodman: Pro Basketball: Controversial Forward Is Traded from San Antonio for Will Perdue". Los Angeles Times. Staff and Wire Reports. October 3, 1995. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  51. ↑ Gano, Rick (October 3, 1995). "Bulls Acquire Rodman from Spurs". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  52. ↑ "Bulls Trade for Rodman; Jordan, Pippen O.K. Deal to Acquire Controversial Rebounder". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. October 3, 1995. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  53. ↑ Smith, Sam (October 8, 1995). "Spurs' Missing Man Not Missed". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
  54. ↑ "Transactions". The New York Times. November 3, 1995. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  55. ↑ Smith, Sam (November 5, 1995). "Webber's Mouth Works Out as He Faces Sitting Out". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  56. ↑ Smith, Sam (November 30, 1995). "Milwaukee Bucking Odds with Latest Moves". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  57. ↑ "Milwaukee Bucks: 25 Best Players to Play for the Bucks - Hoops Habit". Hoops Habit. August 11, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  58. ↑ Wise, Mike (June 25, 1995). "PRO BASKETBALL; Anthony Is No. 2 of the Secaucus 27". The New York Times. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  59. ↑ Heisler, Mark (June 25, 1995). "Armstrong Becomes Top Expansion Pick: NBA: Raptors Take Guard from Bulls. Massenburg Also Headed to Toronto, While Lakers Lose Harvey to Vancouver". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  60. ↑ Smith, Sam (June 25, 1995). "Toronto Picks Armstrong; May Not Trade Him". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  61. ↑ "NBA Expansion Draft -- Point Guards Are Top Priority for Young Raptors, Grizzlies". The Seattle Times. Associated Press. June 25, 1995. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  62. ↑ "1995 NBA Expansion Draft". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  63. ↑ "SPORTS PEOPLE: BASKETBALL; Malone to Have Tendon Surgery". The New York Times. January 14, 1995. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  64. ↑ "NBA Has $5,000 Fine for Miller". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. January 14, 1995. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  65. ↑ "PRO BASKETBALL; Spurs, Fans Get Soaked". The New York Times. Associated Press. November 5, 1994. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  66. ↑ "Spurs' Opener Leaves Their Fans Soaked". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. November 5, 1994. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  67. ↑ "Warriors vs. Spurs, Nov. 4, 1994 box score". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.