1996-97 NBA Season
1,189 regular-season games · 16 playoff teams · 100,000 simulations
Champion
Chicago Bulls
5th Title
Last Title: 1995-96
Runner-Up
Utah Jazz
1st Appearance
Biggest Overachiever
Charlotte Hornets
7.08 wins above expected
54 wins · 46.92 expected wins
Biggest Disappointment
San Antonio Spurs
10.12 wins below expected
20 wins · 30.12 expected wins
Final Standings
Regular-season records by division. The vsSim column shows actual wins minus the simulation's mean wins — positive means the team overachieved, negative means they underperformed.
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Heat Division | 61 | 21 | .744 | — | 94.8 | 89.3 | +5.5 | 54.29 | +6.71 |
| 2 | New York Knicks Playoffs | 57 | 25 | .695 | 4 | 95.4 | 92.2 | +3.1 | 50.99 | +6.01 |
| 3 | Orlando Magic Playoffs | 45 | 37 | .549 | 16 | 94.1 | 94.5 | -0.4 | 46.25 | -1.25 |
| 4 | Washington Bullets Playoffs | 44 | 38 | .537 | 17 | 99.4 | 97.7 | +1.6 | 42.13 | +1.87 |
| 5 | New Jersey Nets | 26 | 56 | .317 | 35 | 97.2 | 101.8 | -4.6 | 25.51 | +0.49 |
| 6 | Philadelphia 76ers | 22 | 60 | .268 | 39 | 100.2 | 106.7 | -6.5 | 22.91 | -0.91 |
| 7 | Boston Celtics | 15 | 67 | .183 | 46 | 100.6 | 107.9 | -7.3 | 24.52 | -9.52 |
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Bulls Division | 69 | 13 | .841 | — | 103.1 | 92.3 | +10.8 | 68.38 | +0.62 |
| 2 | Atlanta Hawks Playoffs | 56 | 26 | .683 | 13 | 94.8 | 89.4 | +5.4 | 52.46 | +3.54 |
| 3 | Detroit Pistons Playoffs | 54 | 28 | .659 | 15 | 94.2 | 88.9 | +5.2 | 52.84 | +1.16 |
| 4 | Charlotte Hornets Playoffs | 54 | 28 | .659 | 15 | 98.9 | 97.0 | +1.9 | 46.92 | +7.08 |
| 5 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 27 | 87.5 | 85.6 | +1.8 | 45.26 | -3.26 |
| 6 | Indiana Pacers | 39 | 43 | .476 | 30 | 95.4 | 94.4 | +1.0 | 43.46 | -4.46 |
| 7 | Milwaukee Bucks | 33 | 49 | .402 | 36 | 95.3 | 97.2 | -1.9 | 33.38 | -0.38 |
| 8 | Toronto Raptors | 30 | 52 | .366 | 39 | 95.5 | 98.6 | -3.1 | 26.95 | +3.05 |
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Jazz Division | 64 | 18 | .780 | — | 103.1 | 94.3 | +8.8 | 60.42 | +3.58 |
| 2 | Houston Rockets Playoffs | 57 | 25 | .695 | 7 | 100.6 | 96.1 | +4.5 | 52.83 | +4.17 |
| 3 | Minnesota Timberwolves Playoffs | 40 | 42 | .488 | 24 | 96.1 | 97.6 | -1.5 | 34.78 | +5.22 |
| 4 | Dallas Mavericks | 24 | 58 | .293 | 40 | 90.6 | 97.0 | -6.4 | 26.34 | -2.34 |
| 5 | Denver Nuggets | 21 | 61 | .256 | 43 | 97.8 | 104.1 | -6.3 | 28.74 | -7.74 |
| 6 | San Antonio Spurs | 20 | 62 | .244 | 44 | 90.5 | 98.3 | -7.9 | 30.12 | -10.12 |
| 7 | Vancouver Grizzlies | 14 | 68 | .171 | 50 | 89.2 | 99.4 | -10.2 | 16.31 | -2.31 |
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Supersonics Division | 57 | 25 | .695 | — | 100.9 | 93.2 | +7.7 | 59.46 | -2.46 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Lakers Playoffs | 56 | 26 | .683 | 1 | 100.0 | 95.7 | +4.3 | 53.76 | +2.24 |
| 3 | Portland Trail Blazers Playoffs | 49 | 33 | .598 | 8 | 99.0 | 94.8 | +4.2 | 48.65 | +0.35 |
| 4 | Phoenix Suns Playoffs | 40 | 42 | .488 | 17 | 102.8 | 102.2 | +0.7 | 40.43 | -0.43 |
| 5 | Los Angeles Clippers Playoffs | 36 | 46 | .439 | 21 | 97.2 | 99.5 | -2.4 | 34.45 | +1.55 |
| 6 | Sacramento Kings | 34 | 48 | .415 | 23 | 96.4 | 99.8 | -3.4 | 33.85 | +0.15 |
| 7 | Golden State Warriors | 30 | 52 | .366 | 27 | 99.6 | 104.4 | -4.7 | 32.60 | -2.60 |
Playoff Bracket
The path each team took through the postseason — reconstructed from actual playoff games, not the simulation.
Eastern Conference
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals
Western Conference
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals
NBA Finals
Season Summary
Every team's regular-season finish compared against 100,000 simulations. Click any column header to sort; use the dropdown to filter by Conference or Division. Luck is the team's actual outcome minus the sim's mean — positive means the team beat the model. Percentile is where the actual result fell in the team's sim distribution (e.g. 90% = the team did this well or better in only 10% of sims).
| Team | Conference | Division | Elo | Actual | Avg. Wins | Luck | Percentile | Min | 5th | Q1 | Median | Q3 | 95th | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | Eastern | Central | 1794 | 69 | 68.38 | +0.62 | 62.09% | 57 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 74 | 81 |
| Utah Jazz | Western | Midwest | 1773 | 64 | 60.42 | +3.58 | 85.91% | 46 | 54 | 58 | 61 | 63 | 67 | 72 |
| Miami Heat | Eastern | Atlantic | 1692 | 61 | 54.29 | +6.71 | 96.58% | 40 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 61 | 68 |
| Seattle Supersonics | Western | Pacific | 1674 | 57 | 59.46 | -2.46 | 29.90% | 44 | 53 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 66 | 73 |
| Houston Rockets | Western | Midwest | 1653 | 57 | 52.83 | +4.17 | 88.10% | 39 | 46 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 59 | 67 |
| Atlanta Hawks | Eastern | Central | 1650 | 56 | 52.46 | +3.54 | 83.76% | 36 | 46 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 59 | 66 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Western | Pacific | 1635 | 56 | 53.76 | +2.24 | 75.05% | 39 | 47 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 60 | 69 |
| New York Knicks | Eastern | Atlantic | 1625 | 57 | 50.99 | +6.01 | 94.67% | 35 | 44 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 58 | 68 |
| Charlotte Hornets | Eastern | Central | 1614 | 54 | 46.92 | +7.08 | 96.95% | 31 | 40 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 54 | 62 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Western | Pacific | 1605 | 49 | 48.65 | +0.35 | 58.30% | 33 | 42 | 46 | 49 | 51 | 56 | 63 |
| Detroit Pistons | Eastern | Central | 1602 | 54 | 52.84 | +1.16 | 65.41% | 37 | 46 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 59 | 68 |
| Washington Bullets | Eastern | Atlantic | 1586 | 44 | 42.13 | +1.87 | 70.73% | 26 | 35 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 49 | 56 |
| Phoenix Suns | Western | Pacific | 1554 | 40 | 40.43 | -0.43 | 50.50% | 25 | 33 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 61 |
| Orlando Magic | Eastern | Atlantic | 1543 | 45 | 46.25 | -1.25 | 43.02% | 30 | 39 | 43 | 46 | 49 | 53 | 62 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Eastern | Central | 1531 | 42 | 45.26 | -3.26 | 24.90% | 28 | 38 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 52 | 64 |
| Indiana Pacers | Eastern | Central | 1524 | 39 | 43.46 | -4.46 | 17.72% | 27 | 36 | 41 | 44 | 46 | 50 | 59 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Western | Midwest | 1452 | 40 | 34.78 | +5.22 | 92.16% | 20 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 41 | 49 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Western | Pacific | 1440 | 36 | 34.45 | +1.55 | 69.35% | 19 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 52 |
| Toronto Raptors | Eastern | Central | 1415 | 30 | 26.95 | +3.05 | 81.01% | 14 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 41 |
| Sacramento Kings | Western | Pacific | 1413 | 34 | 33.85 | +0.15 | 56.34% | 19 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 49 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Eastern | Central | 1396 | 33 | 33.38 | -0.38 | 51.22% | 15 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 40 | 50 |
| New Jersey Nets | Eastern | Atlantic | 1386 | 26 | 25.51 | +0.49 | 59.92% | 12 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 41 |
| Golden State Warriors | Western | Pacific | 1376 | 30 | 32.60 | -2.60 | 30.56% | 19 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 39 | 48 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Eastern | Atlantic | 1295 | 22 | 22.91 | -0.91 | 46.15% | 8 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 38 |
| San Antonio Spurs | Western | Midwest | 1282 | 20 | 30.12 | -10.12 | 0.59% | 17 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 47 |
| Dallas Mavericks | Western | Midwest | 1281 | 24 | 26.34 | -2.34 | 32.89% | 13 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 41 |
| Denver Nuggets | Western | Midwest | 1272 | 21 | 28.74 | -7.74 | 3.37% | 12 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 43 |
| Boston Celtics | Eastern | Atlantic | 1230 | 15 | 24.52 | -9.52 | 0.69% | 11 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 41 |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | Western | Midwest | 1207 | 14 | 16.31 | -2.31 | 30.72% | 6 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 31 |
Head-to-Head
Each cell shows a team's record (row vs column) and below it the expected number of wins the model predicted based on each individual game's win probability. Navy-tinted cells mean the team beat the model's expectations by more than half a win in that matchup; gold-tinted cells mean they fell short by the same margin. The first matrix for each division covers within-division games; the second (when shown) covers games against teams outside that division — aggregated by division when there are many opponents, broken out team-by-team when there are few.
Within Atlantic
| Team | Celtics | Heat | Nets | Knicks | Magic | 76ers | Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | — |
0-4
(0.8 exp.)
|
0-4
(2.0 exp.)
|
0-4
(0.7 exp.)
|
0-4
(0.8 exp.)
|
1-3
(2.1 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.0 exp.)
|
| Miami Heat |
4-0
(3.2 exp.)
|
— |
3-1
(3.5 exp.)
|
1-3
(2.4 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.7 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.4 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.7 exp.)
|
| New Jersey Nets |
4-0
(2.0 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.5 exp.)
|
— |
2-2
(0.9 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.0 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.3 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.2 exp.)
|
| New York Knicks |
4-0
(3.3 exp.)
|
3-1
(1.6 exp.)
|
2-2
(3.1 exp.)
|
— |
3-1
(2.2 exp.)
|
3-2
(4.0 exp.)
|
4-0
(2.4 exp.)
|
| Orlando Magic |
4-0
(3.2 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.3 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.0 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.8 exp.)
|
— |
2-2
(3.1 exp.)
|
1-3
(2.1 exp.)
|
| Philadelphia 76ers |
3-1
(1.9 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.6 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.7 exp.)
|
2-3
(1.0 exp.)
|
2-2
(0.9 exp.)
|
— |
1-3
(1.0 exp.)
|
| Washington Bullets |
4-0
(3.0 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.3 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.8 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.6 exp.)
|
3-1
(1.9 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.0 exp.)
|
— |
Atlantic vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Central | Midwest | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics |
7-23
(7.4 exp.)
|
3-11
(5.6 exp.)
|
4-10
(4.1 exp.)
|
| Miami Heat |
24-6
(17.7 exp.)
|
11-3
(9.6 exp.)
|
10-4
(9.1 exp.)
|
| New Jersey Nets |
5-25
(7.6 exp.)
|
6-8
(5.4 exp.)
|
4-10
(4.5 exp.)
|
| New York Knicks |
19-10
(16.2 exp.)
|
10-4
(9.8 exp.)
|
9-5
(8.3 exp.)
|
| Orlando Magic |
16-14
(14.7 exp.)
|
8-6
(9.0 exp.)
|
8-6
(8.1 exp.)
|
| Philadelphia 76ers |
3-26
(6.8 exp.)
|
5-9
(5.1 exp.)
|
3-11
(3.8 exp.)
|
| Washington Bullets |
14-16
(13.7 exp.)
|
7-7
(8.1 exp.)
|
9-5
(6.8 exp.)
|
Within Central
| Team | Hawks | Hornets | Bulls | Cavaliers | Pistons | Pacers | Bucks | Raptors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | — |
1-3
(2.4 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.0 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.1 exp.)
|
1-3
(2.0 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.6 exp.)
|
4-0
(2.9 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.1 exp.)
|
| Charlotte Hornets |
3-1
(1.6 exp.)
|
— |
0-4
(0.8 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.5 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.7 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.1 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.6 exp.)
|
2-2
(3.1 exp.)
|
| Chicago Bulls |
3-1
(3.0 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.2 exp.)
|
— |
3-1
(3.2 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.0 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.3 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.5 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.7 exp.)
|
| Cleveland Cavaliers |
1-3
(1.9 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.5 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.8 exp.)
|
— |
2-2
(1.7 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.2 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.7 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.0 exp.)
|
| Detroit Pistons |
3-1
(2.0 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.3 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.0 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.3 exp.)
|
— |
3-1
(2.2 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.9 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.3 exp.)
|
| Indiana Pacers |
1-3
(1.4 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.9 exp.)
|
0-4
(0.7 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.8 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.8 exp.)
|
— |
2-2
(2.5 exp.)
|
4-0
(2.8 exp.)
|
| Milwaukee Bucks |
0-4
(1.1 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.4 exp.)
|
0-4
(0.5 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.3 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.1 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.5 exp.)
|
— |
3-1
(2.4 exp.)
|
| Toronto Raptors |
0-4
(0.9 exp.)
|
2-2
(0.9 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.3 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.0 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.7 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.2 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.6 exp.)
|
— |
Central vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Atlantic | Midwest | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks |
17-9
(17.7 exp.)
|
11-3
(10.1 exp.)
|
11-3
(8.7 exp.)
|
| Charlotte Hornets |
20-6
(16.0 exp.)
|
11-3
(9.1 exp.)
|
9-5
(7.5 exp.)
|
| Chicago Bulls |
20-6
(22.0 exp.)
|
12-2
(11.9 exp.)
|
13-1
(11.6 exp.)
|
| Cleveland Cavaliers |
13-13
(14.9 exp.)
|
8-6
(8.9 exp.)
|
8-6
(7.8 exp.)
|
| Detroit Pistons |
17-9
(17.4 exp.)
|
12-2
(10.1 exp.)
|
8-6
(9.2 exp.)
|
| Indiana Pacers |
11-15
(14.7 exp.)
|
9-5
(8.3 exp.)
|
8-6
(7.5 exp.)
|
| Milwaukee Bucks |
12-14
(11.5 exp.)
|
8-6
(7.3 exp.)
|
3-11
(5.3 exp.)
|
| Toronto Raptors |
10-16
(9.8 exp.)
|
8-6
(6.0 exp.)
|
6-8
(4.5 exp.)
|
Within Midwest
| Team | Mavericks | Nuggets | Rockets | Timberwolves | Spurs | Jazz | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | — |
3-1
(2.0 exp.)
|
0-4
(0.7 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.4 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.8 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.6 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.6 exp.)
|
| Denver Nuggets |
1-3
(2.0 exp.)
|
— |
1-3
(0.9 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.7 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.8 exp.)
|
0-4
(0.6 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.7 exp.)
|
| Houston Rockets |
4-0
(3.3 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.1 exp.)
|
— |
4-0
(2.9 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.4 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.6 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.7 exp.)
|
| Minnesota Timberwolves |
3-1
(2.6 exp.)
|
4-0
(2.3 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.1 exp.)
|
— |
4-0
(2.2 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.7 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.2 exp.)
|
| San Antonio Spurs |
3-1
(2.2 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.2 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.6 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.8 exp.)
|
— |
1-3
(0.5 exp.)
|
1-3
(3.0 exp.)
|
| Utah Jazz |
3-1
(3.4 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.4 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.4 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.3 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.5 exp.)
|
— |
4-0
(3.7 exp.)
|
| Vancouver Grizzlies |
1-3
(1.4 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.3 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.3 exp.)
|
0-4
(0.8 exp.)
|
3-1
(1.0 exp.)
|
0-4
(0.3 exp.)
|
— |
Midwest vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Atlantic | Central | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks |
6-8
(5.0 exp.)
|
2-14
(4.2 exp.)
|
7-21
(8.1 exp.)
|
| Denver Nuggets |
4-10
(5.6 exp.)
|
4-12
(4.8 exp.)
|
6-22
(8.8 exp.)
|
| Houston Rockets |
9-5
(9.2 exp.)
|
8-8
(8.7 exp.)
|
21-7
(16.9 exp.)
|
| Minnesota Timberwolves |
9-5
(6.3 exp.)
|
3-13
(5.7 exp.)
|
12-16
(10.8 exp.)
|
| San Antonio Spurs |
3-11
(5.5 exp.)
|
5-11
(4.1 exp.)
|
4-24
(10.1 exp.)
|
| Utah Jazz |
13-1
(10.6 exp.)
|
10-6
(10.1 exp.)
|
22-6
(20.0 exp.)
|
| Vancouver Grizzlies |
4-10
(3.2 exp.)
|
1-15
(2.7 exp.)
|
3-25
(5.2 exp.)
|
Within Pacific
| Team | Warriors | Clippers | Lakers | Suns | Blazers | Kings | Supersonics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | — |
1-3
(2.0 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.0 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.4 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.2 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.9 exp.)
|
0-4
(0.8 exp.)
|
| Los Angeles Clippers |
3-1
(2.0 exp.)
|
— |
2-2
(1.0 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.6 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.2 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.1 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.8 exp.)
|
| Los Angeles Lakers |
4-0
(3.0 exp.)
|
2-2
(3.0 exp.)
|
— |
4-0
(2.5 exp.)
|
1-3
(2.3 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.0 exp.)
|
3-1
(1.7 exp.)
|
| Phoenix Suns |
4-0
(2.6 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.4 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.5 exp.)
|
— |
1-3
(1.6 exp.)
|
4-0
(2.3 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.1 exp.)
|
| Portland Trail Blazers |
2-2
(2.8 exp.)
|
4-0
(2.8 exp.)
|
3-1
(1.7 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.4 exp.)
|
— |
2-2
(2.8 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.5 exp.)
|
| Sacramento Kings |
3-1
(2.1 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.9 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.0 exp.)
|
0-4
(1.7 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.2 exp.)
|
— |
1-3
(0.8 exp.)
|
| Seattle Supersonics |
4-0
(3.2 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.2 exp.)
|
1-3
(2.3 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.9 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.5 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.2 exp.)
|
— |
Pacific vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Atlantic | Central | Midwest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors |
6-8
(6.1 exp.)
|
5-11
(5.0 exp.)
|
15-13
(13.2 exp.)
|
| Los Angeles Clippers |
5-9
(6.5 exp.)
|
5-11
(5.3 exp.)
|
16-12
(14.0 exp.)
|
| Los Angeles Lakers |
10-4
(9.1 exp.)
|
9-7
(9.4 exp.)
|
19-9
(19.7 exp.)
|
| Phoenix Suns |
6-8
(6.8 exp.)
|
7-9
(6.0 exp.)
|
14-14
(16.3 exp.)
|
| Portland Trail Blazers |
6-8
(8.5 exp.)
|
7-9
(8.4 exp.)
|
21-7
(17.9 exp.)
|
| Sacramento Kings |
6-8
(6.1 exp.)
|
5-11
(5.4 exp.)
|
15-13
(13.7 exp.)
|
| Seattle Supersonics |
12-2
(10.2 exp.)
|
8-8
(10.5 exp.)
|
21-7
(21.3 exp.)
|
Scoring Distribution
Histograms of points scored and allowed, a home-vs-away score scatter (marker size grows with how often that exact score happened), and summary stats — all driven by the team filter below. Default view is league-wide.
Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | — |
| Mean allowed | — |
| StdDev scored | — |
| StdDev allowed | — |
| Correlation (home vs away score) | — |
| Sample size (games) | — |
Actual vs. Point Differential
How points translated into wins. Teams above the cluster overperformed their points differential (often called Pythagorean luck), while teams below underperformed. Hover for exact values.
Top Overachievers & Disappointments
The teams furthest from where the simulation said they'd land — a fast read of the Luck column on top of the main season summary above.
Top Overachievers
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | Luck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte Hornets | 54 | 46.92 | +7.08 |
| 2 | Miami Heat | 61 | 54.29 | +6.71 |
| 3 | New York Knicks | 57 | 50.99 | +6.01 |
| 4 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 40 | 34.78 | +5.22 |
| 5 | Houston Rockets | 57 | 52.83 | +4.17 |
Biggest Disappointments
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | Luck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Antonio Spurs | 20 | 30.12 | -10.12 |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | 15 | 24.52 | -9.52 |
| 3 | Denver Nuggets | 21 | 28.74 | -7.74 |
| 4 | Indiana Pacers | 39 | 43.46 | -4.46 |
| 5 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 42 | 45.26 | -3.26 |
Top Streaks
Ranked by model unlikelihood — the product of pregame W/L probabilities over the games in each team's streak. A short streak by a poor team can outrank a longer one by a strong team since the poor team's per-game probabilities were lower going in.
Longest Winning Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix Suns | 11 | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | 1 in 1,764 |
| 2 | Utah Jazz | 15 | Nov 13 – Dec 10 | 1 in 150 |
| 3 | Portland Trail Blazers | 11 | Feb 28 – Mar 20 | 1 in 148 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Clippers | 4 | Dec 30 – Jan 7 | 1 in 129 |
| 5 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 4 | Dec 21 – Dec 28 | 1 in 116 |
Longest Losing Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix Suns | 13 | Nov 1 – Nov 26 | 1 in 1,897 |
| 2 | San Antonio Spurs | 8 | Nov 15 – Nov 30 | 1 in 832 |
| 3 | Houston Rockets | 6 | Jan 25 – Feb 6 | 1 in 212 |
| 4 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 6 | Jan 7 – Jan 17 | 1 in 145 |
| 5 | Sacramento Kings | 7 | Mar 7 – Mar 19 | 1 in 99 |
Home-Field Advantage Edge
The simulation applies the same home-field boost to every game across the league, so the per-game home win probabilities bake in the model's idea of HFA. For each team, we add up those probabilities over home games and compare to actual home wins — and do the same on the road. The bar height is (home wins above expected) minus (road wins above expected). A tall positive bar means the team's home/road split exceeded what the model predicted — a real Coors-style edge. A tall negative bar means the reverse: they played worse at home or better on the road than expected.
Finish Position Heatmaps
Each cell is the probability — across 100,000 simulations — that the team (row) finished at that position (column). Use the buttons to switch between divisions, leagues, and the overall NBA view. Rows are sorted by the simulation's average finish (best at top).
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 68.51% | 24.64% | 6.07% | 0.78% | — | — | — |
| New York Knicks | 26.21% | 51.71% | 18.15% | 3.93% | — | — | — |
| Orlando Magic | 4.65% | 18.67% | 52.98% | 23.69% | 0.01% | — | — |
| Washington Bullets | 0.63% | 4.98% | 22.79% | 71.12% | 0.46% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| New Jersey Nets | — | — | 0.01% | 0.22% | 46.51% | 31.81% | 21.45% |
| Boston Celtics | — | — | — | 0.20% | 33.69% | 36.90% | 29.21% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | — | — | — | 0.06% | 19.33% | 31.28% | 49.33% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 99.73% | 0.27% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Detroit Pistons | 0.17% | 47.08% | 33.17% | 12.93% | 5.16% | 1.45% | 0.04% | — |
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.09% | 42.01% | 36.26% | 14.05% | 5.69% | 1.87% | 0.03% | — |
| Charlotte Hornets | 0.01% | 6.41% | 15.62% | 33.48% | 27.25% | 16.37% | 0.85% | 0.01% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | — | 3.01% | 9.50% | 23.76% | 33.15% | 28.61% | 1.97% | — |
| Indiana Pacers | — | 1.22% | 5.41% | 15.61% | 27.74% | 45.18% | 4.71% | 0.13% |
| Milwaukee Bucks | — | — | 0.04% | 0.17% | 0.98% | 6.32% | 79.11% | 13.38% |
| Toronto Raptors | — | — | — | — | 0.03% | 0.20% | 13.29% | 86.48% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | 90.61% | 9.39% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Houston Rockets | 9.39% | 90.43% | 0.18% | — | — | — | — |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | — | 0.17% | 68.91% | 20.74% | 7.78% | 2.36% | 0.04% |
| San Antonio Spurs | — | 0.01% | 17.02% | 37.32% | 29.04% | 16.22% | 0.39% |
| Denver Nuggets | — | — | 10.23% | 28.21% | 34.35% | 26.18% | 1.03% |
| Dallas Mavericks | — | — | 3.66% | 13.66% | 28.41% | 51.14% | 3.13% |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | — | — | — | 0.07% | 0.42% | 4.10% | 95.41% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Supersonics | 82.21% | 16.12% | 1.63% | 0.04% | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 15.69% | 64.51% | 18.87% | 0.90% | 0.03% | — | — |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 2.07% | 18.70% | 69.66% | 8.73% | 0.74% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Phoenix Suns | 0.02% | 0.64% | 8.59% | 63.56% | 18.05% | 6.73% | 2.41% |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.54% | 11.49% | 32.01% | 30.77% | 25.15% |
| Sacramento Kings | — | — | 0.47% | 9.67% | 28.45% | 31.72% | 29.69% |
| Golden State Warriors | — | — | 0.24% | 5.61% | 20.72% | 30.70% | 42.73% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 99.19% | 0.77% | 0.04% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miami Heat | 0.46% | 38.08% | 24.70% | 16.27% | 10.08% | 5.63% | 2.77% | 1.37% | 0.48% | 0.16% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Detroit Pistons | 0.19% | 23.51% | 23.68% | 19.94% | 14.62% | 8.25% | 5.43% | 2.84% | 1.11% | 0.41% | 0.02% | — | — | — | — |
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.09% | 21.09% | 22.49% | 20.66% | 14.81% | 10.24% | 5.61% | 3.09% | 1.38% | 0.54% | — | — | — | — | — |
| New York Knicks | 0.06% | 12.19% | 16.90% | 19.60% | 19.36% | 13.34% | 9.37% | 5.31% | 2.79% | 1.04% | 0.04% | — | — | — | — |
| Charlotte Hornets | 0.01% | 1.78% | 4.77% | 8.36% | 12.73% | 18.20% | 18.11% | 16.24% | 12.12% | 7.10% | 0.56% | 0.02% | — | — | — |
| Orlando Magic | — | 1.40% | 3.58% | 6.41% | 11.33% | 16.00% | 18.25% | 18.10% | 14.37% | 9.39% | 1.15% | 0.02% | — | — | — |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | — | 0.79% | 2.27% | 4.85% | 8.62% | 13.23% | 17.26% | 19.79% | 18.35% | 13.25% | 1.59% | — | — | — | — |
| Indiana Pacers | — | 0.27% | 1.15% | 2.39% | 5.44% | 9.01% | 13.29% | 17.12% | 23.77% | 23.60% | 3.76% | 0.17% | 0.02% | 0.01% | — |
| Washington Bullets | — | 0.12% | 0.42% | 1.50% | 3.01% | 6.03% | 9.70% | 15.33% | 23.12% | 34.00% | 6.19% | 0.51% | 0.06% | 0.01% | — |
| Milwaukee Bucks | — | — | — | 0.02% | — | 0.07% | 0.21% | 0.80% | 2.45% | 9.58% | 64.75% | 14.94% | 5.18% | 1.67% | 0.33% |
| Toronto Raptors | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.05% | 0.58% | 10.70% | 33.80% | 25.48% | 18.13% | 11.25% |
| New Jersey Nets | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.23% | 5.79% | 23.84% | 27.79% | 23.78% | 18.56% |
| Boston Celtics | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.10% | 3.86% | 17.00% | 24.08% | 29.26% | 25.70% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.02% | 1.59% | 9.70% | 17.39% | 27.14% | 44.16% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | 52.24% | 33.14% | 10.76% | 3.27% | 0.56% | 0.03% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seattle Supersonics | 38.95% | 39.93% | 15.36% | 4.82% | 0.89% | 0.05% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 5.05% | 14.34% | 34.90% | 31.20% | 13.69% | 0.78% | 0.04% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Houston Rockets | 3.26% | 10.39% | 29.94% | 37.01% | 17.77% | 1.55% | 0.08% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.50% | 2.19% | 8.81% | 22.38% | 56.20% | 8.58% | 1.10% | 0.15% | 0.06% | 0.03% | — | — | — | — |
| Phoenix Suns | — | 0.01% | 0.22% | 1.21% | 8.71% | 54.87% | 18.85% | 8.52% | 4.39% | 2.01% | 0.80% | 0.34% | 0.07% | — |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | — | — | — | 0.03% | 0.87% | 10.43% | 22.01% | 20.71% | 17.87% | 12.84% | 8.75% | 4.53% | 1.92% | 0.04% |
| Los Angeles Clippers | — | — | 0.01% | 0.05% | 0.55% | 9.43% | 19.95% | 20.38% | 17.52% | 14.67% | 9.64% | 5.47% | 2.30% | 0.03% |
| Sacramento Kings | — | — | — | 0.03% | 0.46% | 7.82% | 17.32% | 19.45% | 17.81% | 15.59% | 10.92% | 7.30% | 3.25% | 0.05% |
| Golden State Warriors | — | — | — | — | 0.23% | 4.41% | 12.38% | 15.26% | 18.36% | 17.83% | 15.71% | 10.34% | 5.33% | 0.15% |
| San Antonio Spurs | — | — | — | — | 0.04% | 1.20% | 4.90% | 8.61% | 12.09% | 15.87% | 21.60% | 21.53% | 13.77% | 0.39% |
| Denver Nuggets | — | — | — | — | 0.02% | 0.63% | 2.64% | 5.18% | 8.26% | 13.63% | 19.88% | 25.93% | 22.81% | 1.02% |
| Dallas Mavericks | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.22% | 0.73% | 1.74% | 3.63% | 7.52% | 12.58% | 24.00% | 46.42% | 3.15% |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.12% | 0.56% | 4.13% | 95.17% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 90.74% | 7.68% | 1.29% | 0.25% | 0.03% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Utah Jazz | 5.48% | 42.75% | 26.39% | 12.26% | 6.20% | 3.39% | 1.87% | 0.86% | 0.43% | 0.17% | 0.13% | 0.04% | 0.03% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seattle Supersonics | 3.15% | 32.35% | 30.21% | 15.39% | 7.99% | 5.30% | 2.59% | 1.50% | 0.85% | 0.39% | 0.20% | 0.06% | 0.02% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miami Heat | 0.29% | 4.73% | 10.93% | 15.90% | 15.84% | 13.70% | 11.83% | 8.39% | 7.02% | 4.74% | 3.07% | 1.90% | 1.01% | 0.42% | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 0.11% | 4.08% | 8.90% | 13.30% | 14.85% | 14.14% | 12.25% | 10.57% | 7.86% | 5.72% | 3.73% | 2.32% | 1.20% | 0.62% | 0.28% | 0.05% | 0.02% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Detroit Pistons | 0.12% | 2.65% | 5.84% | 11.68% | 12.76% | 13.27% | 12.52% | 11.82% | 9.48% | 7.63% | 4.87% | 3.67% | 1.96% | 1.11% | 0.42% | 0.17% | 0.02% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Houston Rockets | 0.04% | 2.58% | 6.26% | 10.49% | 13.18% | 13.10% | 13.29% | 11.74% | 10.40% | 6.92% | 5.39% | 2.87% | 1.94% | 1.12% | 0.45% | 0.19% | 0.04% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.03% | 1.85% | 5.74% | 10.10% | 11.96% | 12.74% | 12.87% | 12.05% | 10.65% | 7.74% | 6.05% | 3.79% | 2.48% | 1.07% | 0.63% | 0.20% | 0.04% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| New York Knicks | 0.03% | 0.83% | 2.85% | 6.17% | 8.45% | 10.79% | 11.52% | 13.09% | 12.35% | 10.67% | 8.42% | 6.55% | 3.91% | 2.43% | 1.21% | 0.56% | 0.12% | 0.03% | 0.02% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Portland Trail Blazers | — | 0.39% | 1.09% | 2.32% | 3.92% | 5.46% | 7.50% | 9.68% | 11.19% | 12.74% | 13.62% | 11.19% | 8.84% | 6.02% | 3.60% | 1.62% | 0.59% | 0.15% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charlotte Hornets | 0.01% | 0.05% | 0.22% | 0.85% | 2.00% | 3.15% | 4.62% | 6.66% | 9.21% | 12.13% | 13.51% | 13.48% | 12.76% | 9.30% | 6.66% | 3.59% | 1.09% | 0.48% | 0.16% | 0.06% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Orlando Magic | — | 0.05% | 0.16% | 0.69% | 1.54% | 2.38% | 3.85% | 5.58% | 7.68% | 10.50% | 13.02% | 13.92% | 13.50% | 11.44% | 8.17% | 4.59% | 1.88% | 0.62% | 0.31% | 0.08% | 0.04% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | — | 0.01% | 0.08% | 0.40% | 0.77% | 1.51% | 3.08% | 3.92% | 6.16% | 8.82% | 10.79% | 14.03% | 15.19% | 14.12% | 9.79% | 6.40% | 2.96% | 1.23% | 0.43% | 0.17% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Indiana Pacers | — | — | 0.03% | 0.13% | 0.32% | 0.71% | 1.41% | 2.16% | 3.46% | 6.21% | 7.89% | 11.22% | 13.57% | 15.84% | 15.28% | 11.10% | 5.20% | 3.16% | 1.23% | 0.70% | 0.25% | 0.09% | 0.02% | 0.01% | — | 0.01% | — | — | — |
| Washington Bullets | — | — | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.14% | 0.25% | 0.56% | 1.52% | 2.23% | 3.55% | 6.07% | 8.72% | 11.48% | 15.52% | 17.37% | 14.97% | 8.25% | 4.49% | 2.31% | 1.26% | 0.63% | 0.40% | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.01% | 0.01% | — | — | — |
| Phoenix Suns | — | — | — | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.09% | 0.23% | 0.42% | 0.99% | 1.87% | 2.72% | 4.98% | 8.81% | 12.90% | 17.76% | 19.70% | 12.41% | 7.10% | 4.76% | 2.49% | 1.31% | 0.83% | 0.26% | 0.17% | 0.08% | 0.04% | — | — | — |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.03% | 0.13% | 0.15% | 0.42% | 1.01% | 1.95% | 4.73% | 8.98% | 14.99% | 15.95% | 14.47% | 11.79% | 9.46% | 6.30% | 4.11% | 2.72% | 1.52% | 0.79% | 0.40% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Los Angeles Clippers | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | — | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.05% | 0.15% | 0.26% | 0.90% | 2.10% | 4.21% | 8.04% | 13.63% | 15.17% | 14.39% | 12.10% | 10.11% | 7.79% | 4.97% | 2.84% | 1.69% | 1.09% | 0.37% | 0.10% | — |
| Sacramento Kings | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | — | — | 0.09% | 0.28% | 0.56% | 1.65% | 3.47% | 7.12% | 12.08% | 13.98% | 14.14% | 12.94% | 11.00% | 8.12% | 6.03% | 3.77% | 2.34% | 1.48% | 0.68% | 0.24% | 0.02% |
| Milwaukee Bucks | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.01% | — | 0.01% | 0.08% | 0.21% | 0.51% | 1.25% | 3.06% | 5.63% | 9.95% | 13.37% | 14.01% | 13.57% | 11.84% | 9.86% | 6.33% | 4.82% | 2.91% | 1.56% | 0.79% | 0.22% | — |
| Golden State Warriors | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.23% | 0.82% | 1.94% | 4.43% | 9.26% | 11.16% | 12.78% | 13.88% | 12.72% | 10.75% | 8.36% | 5.84% | 3.82% | 2.30% | 1.07% | 0.49% | 0.02% |
| San Antonio Spurs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.13% | 0.49% | 1.23% | 3.86% | 5.88% | 8.41% | 10.14% | 12.59% | 12.89% | 12.96% | 11.15% | 8.60% | 6.13% | 3.52% | 1.79% | 0.17% |
| Denver Nuggets | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.05% | 0.13% | 0.21% | 0.72% | 1.85% | 3.61% | 5.38% | 7.63% | 10.12% | 12.84% | 13.28% | 12.68% | 11.79% | 9.25% | 6.22% | 3.67% | 0.57% |
| Toronto Raptors | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.24% | 0.76% | 1.29% | 2.67% | 4.78% | 6.66% | 8.99% | 12.35% | 13.61% | 13.80% | 13.52% | 11.63% | 8.35% | 1.27% |
| Dallas Mavericks | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.02% | 0.06% | 0.24% | 0.53% | 1.09% | 2.21% | 3.69% | 5.79% | 7.61% | 10.57% | 12.86% | 14.61% | 15.14% | 14.00% | 9.80% | 1.78% |
| New Jersey Nets | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.28% | 0.73% | 1.26% | 2.47% | 3.82% | 6.30% | 9.40% | 12.38% | 15.05% | 16.33% | 15.77% | 13.47% | 2.62% |
| Boston Celtics | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.16% | 0.36% | 0.74% | 1.47% | 2.38% | 4.59% | 7.33% | 10.24% | 13.21% | 16.82% | 20.19% | 18.60% | 3.87% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.13% | 0.26% | 0.75% | 1.18% | 2.55% | 3.83% | 6.56% | 10.06% | 14.24% | 21.62% | 30.62% | 8.16% |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.01% | — | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.25% | 0.51% | 1.29% | 3.74% | 12.56% | 81.51% |
Win Totals in Context
How did each team's actual results compare to their simulated results, Elo rating, average opponent Elo, and percentile within simulated outcomes? Use the buttons to switch between views. In each chart, dashed crosshairs at the league means split the plot into four quadrants: pastel green (team did well, model agreed), pastel red (team did poorly, model agreed), and pastel yellow (model and reality disagreed). Click a division in the legend to toggle it.
Playoff Seed Probabilities
Across the 10,000 regular-season simulations, the probability that each team finished as each playoff seed (or missed the playoffs entirely). Rows sorted by likelihood of earning the top seed; teams that more often missed the playoffs sit toward the bottom.
| Team | 1 Seed | 2 Seed | 3 Seed | 4 Seed | 5 Seed | 6 Seed | 7 Seed | 8 Seed | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 99.22% | 0.51% | 0.27% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miami Heat | 0.46% | 68.05% | 5.04% | 8.02% | 8.44% | 5.22% | 2.76% | 1.37% | 0.64% |
| Detroit Pistons | 0.17% | — | 40.73% | 25.68% | 15.30% | 8.29% | 5.45% | 2.84% | 1.54% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.08% | 0.01% | 36.07% | 27.53% | 15.31% | 10.38% | 5.61% | 3.09% | 1.92% |
| New York Knicks | 0.06% | 26.15% | 8.29% | 15.35% | 18.42% | 13.19% | 9.36% | 5.31% | 3.87% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 0.01% | — | 4.60% | 9.05% | 13.82% | 18.36% | 18.12% | 16.24% | 19.80% |
| Orlando Magic | — | 4.65% | 1.86% | 5.43% | 10.87% | 15.92% | 18.24% | 18.10% | 24.93% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | — | — | 2.02% | 5.14% | 9.15% | 13.44% | 17.27% | 19.79% | 33.19% |
| Indiana Pacers | — | — | 0.82% | 2.56% | 5.75% | 9.12% | 13.30% | 17.12% | 51.33% |
| Washington Bullets | — | 0.63% | 0.30% | 1.22% | 2.94% | 6.01% | 9.68% | 15.33% | 63.89% |
| Milwaukee Bucks | — | — | — | 0.02% | — | 0.07% | 0.21% | 0.80% | 98.90% |
| Toronto Raptors | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 99.99% |
| Boston Celtics | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| New Jersey Nets | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Team | 1 Seed | 2 Seed | 3 Seed | 4 Seed | 5 Seed | 6 Seed | 7 Seed | 8 Seed | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | 52.26% | 38.35% | 6.01% | 2.80% | 0.55% | 0.03% | — | — | — |
| Seattle Supersonics | 38.88% | 43.33% | 12.04% | 4.81% | 0.89% | 0.05% | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 5.09% | 10.60% | 38.31% | 31.49% | 13.69% | 0.78% | 0.04% | — | — |
| Houston Rockets | 3.26% | 6.13% | 34.32% | 36.90% | 17.76% | 1.55% | 0.08% | — | — |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.51% | 1.56% | 9.13% | 22.66% | 56.22% | 8.58% | 1.10% | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Phoenix Suns | — | 0.02% | 0.19% | 1.23% | 8.71% | 54.87% | 18.85% | 8.52% | 7.61% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | — | — | — | 0.03% | 0.87% | 10.43% | 22.01% | 20.71% | 45.95% |
| Los Angeles Clippers | — | 0.01% | — | 0.05% | 0.55% | 9.43% | 19.95% | 20.38% | 49.63% |
| Sacramento Kings | — | — | — | 0.03% | 0.46% | 7.82% | 17.32% | 19.45% | 54.92% |
| Golden State Warriors | — | — | — | — | 0.23% | 4.41% | 12.38% | 15.26% | 67.72% |
| San Antonio Spurs | — | — | — | — | 0.04% | 1.20% | 4.90% | 8.61% | 85.25% |
| Denver Nuggets | — | — | — | — | 0.02% | 0.63% | 2.64% | 5.18% | 91.53% |
| Dallas Mavericks | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.22% | 0.73% | 1.74% | 97.30% |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100.00% |
Wins Required to Achieve Each Seed
Empirical cumulative distribution: for each seed in each conference, the probability that a team holding that seed finished the regular season with at most a given number of wins. The point where each line passes through 50% is roughly the median wins for that seed.
Season Trends
How each metric evolved across the season — Elo rating, actual wins, simulated final wins, playoff probability, and division-title probability — day by day. Pick a division to see all five charts for its teams.
Elo Through the Playoffs
How each playoff team's Elo rating evolved as the postseason unfolded. Elo Progression traces every team's game-by-game Elo trajectory through their playoff run — teams eliminated early have short lines, deeper runs extend further right; click a team in the legend to isolate it. Net Elo Change summarizes the same data as one bar per team from first playoff game to last, sorted biggest gain to biggest loss.
Stochastic Playoff Outcomes
Across 10,000 simulations starting from preseason Elo, every team had a chance to make the playoffs based on how the regular-season Monte Carlo played out. The default view sums those simulations up: what fraction of them had each team making the playoffs, advancing each round, and winning the title. The round buttons switch to heatmaps showing how often every pair of teams faced off in each round across all sims.
| Team | Made Playoffs | Advanced to Conference Semifinals | Advanced to Conference Finals | Advanced to Finals | Won Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 100.00% | 90.40% | 76.01% | 59.08% | 37.93% |
| Utah Jazz | 100.00% | 96.25% | 76.96% | 57.13% | 29.85% |
| Miami Heat | 99.36% | 73.51% | 46.35% | 17.75% | 8.25% |
| Seattle Supersonics | 100.00% | 88.58% | 49.92% | 18.06% | 7.00% |
| Houston Rockets | 100.00% | 69.76% | 27.62% | 10.75% | 3.83% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 98.08% | 58.44% | 21.76% | 7.60% | 3.23% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 100.00% | 67.86% | 25.03% | 8.52% | 2.93% |
| New York Knicks | 96.13% | 50.39% | 19.06% | 5.81% | 2.20% |
| Detroit Pistons | 98.46% | 47.60% | 13.72% | 3.70% | 1.39% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 80.20% | 30.76% | 10.63% | 3.27% | 1.18% |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 99.91% | 43.11% | 13.09% | 4.03% | 1.09% |
| Washington Bullets | 36.11% | 9.31% | 3.47% | 0.90% | 0.34% |
| Phoenix Suns | 92.39% | 23.00% | 6.03% | 1.37% | 0.28% |
| Orlando Magic | 75.07% | 18.05% | 4.13% | 0.89% | 0.23% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 66.81% | 13.28% | 3.00% | 0.66% | 0.17% |
| Indiana Pacers | 48.67% | 8.24% | 1.87% | 0.34% | 0.09% |
| Sacramento Kings | 45.08% | 2.30% | 0.33% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 50.37% | 3.46% | 0.36% | 0.04% | — |
| Denver Nuggets | 8.47% | 0.11% | 0.01% | — | — |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 1.10% | 0.02% | — | — | — |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 54.05% | 4.37% | 0.54% | 0.08% | — |
| Golden State Warriors | 32.28% | 1.06% | 0.11% | — | — |
| San Antonio Spurs | 14.75% | 0.10% | — | — | — |
| Dallas Mavericks | 2.70% | 0.04% | — | — | — |
| Toronto Raptors | 0.01% | — | — | — | — |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Detroit Pistons | Indiana Pacers | Miami Heat | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks | Orlando Magic | Toronto Raptors | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 8.94% | 0.56% | 7.05% | 10.47% | 4.67% | 4.96% | 0.02% | 11.43% | 8.07% | 2.27% | ||
| Charlotte Hornets | 5.50% | 2.27% | 1.55% | 8.21% | 0.96% | 4.48% | 0.01% | 5.16% | 2.16% | 0.46% | ||
| Chicago Bulls | 2.54% | 13.93% | 18.54% | 2.46% | 16.16% | 1.02% | 0.79% | 4.47% | 16.89% | 0.01% | 13.59% | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2.04% | 0.64% | 1.12% | 3.29% | 0.43% | 2.11% | 0.02% | 2.59% | 0.89% | 0.15% | ||
| Detroit Pistons | 7.27% | 7.36% | 0.41% | 6.98% | 4.08% | 3.34% | 0.03% | 8.45% | 7.71% | 1.97% | ||
| Indiana Pacers | 1.23% | 0.39% | 1.00% | 0.29% | 1.99% | 1.40% | 1.44% | 0.43% | 0.07% | |||
| Miami Heat | 7.81% | 10.84% | 0.34% | 11.37% | 8.28% | 8.86% | 0.12% | 7.40% | 12.85% | 5.64% | ||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 0.02% | |||||||||||
| New York Knicks | 8.62% | 5.95% | 0.93% | 6.31% | 10.30% | 4.50% | 3.84% | 0.09% | 7.51% | 2.34% | ||
| Orlando Magic | 3.35% | 1.11% | 1.20% | 1.11% | 4.12% | 0.70% | 2.78% | 3.37% | 0.31% | |||
| Washington Bullets | 1.28% | 0.28% | 1.77% | 0.33% | 1.74% | 0.07% | 1.90% | 1.43% | 0.51% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Minnesota Timberwolves | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | Sacramento Kings | San Antonio Spurs | Seattle Supersonics | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 0.01% | 0.03% | |||||||||||
| Denver Nuggets | 0.01% | 0.09% | 0.01% | ||||||||||
| Golden State Warriors | 0.20% | 0.25% | 0.09% | 0.40% | 0.12% | ||||||||
| Houston Rockets | 0.25% | 0.51% | 2.95% | 5.06% | 5.28% | 5.38% | 18.20% | 26.38% | 4.22% | 0.95% | 0.57% | 0.01% | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 0.53% | 0.73% | 0.01% | 0.21% | 1.45% | 0.53% | |||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 0.21% | 0.81% | 3.35% | 4.70% | 6.08% | 6.66% | 18.31% | 20.49% | 5.35% | 1.49% | 0.34% | 0.07% | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 0.66% | 1.01% | 0.01% | 0.33% | 1.71% | 0.65% | |||||||
| Phoenix Suns | 0.02% | 6.23% | 0.01% | 8.35% | 0.01% | 2.75% | 4.16% | 1.47% | |||||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.54% | 16.94% | 1.27% | 15.07% | 1.27% | 4.55% | 0.98% | 0.24% | 1.54% | 0.57% | |
| Sacramento Kings | 0.35% | 0.49% | 0.11% | 1.04% | 0.31% | ||||||||
| San Antonio Spurs | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.06% | |||||||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 1.00% | 3.38% | 11.42% | 0.59% | 16.30% | 0.41% | 16.66% | 14.55% | 3.56% | 15.27% | 5.43% | 0.01% | |
| Utah Jazz | 1.17% | 3.55% | 12.94% | 0.02% | 18.19% | 0.54% | 19.70% | 13.76% | 2.85% | 16.96% | 6.54% | 0.03% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Detroit Pistons | Indiana Pacers | Miami Heat | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks | Orlando Magic | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 1.75% | 4.39% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 0.70% | 6.60% | 0.02% | 3.51% | 1.87% | 0.91% | |
| Charlotte Hornets | 1.56% | 1.41% | 0.75% | 1.33% | 0.48% | 2.28% | 1.64% | 0.72% | 0.46% | ||
| Chicago Bulls | 19.42% | 8.71% | 3.36% | 15.83% | 1.93% | 7.43% | 13.69% | 4.41% | 1.23% | ||
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0.39% | 0.37% | 0.28% | 0.39% | 0.13% | 0.56% | 0.45% | 0.25% | 0.18% | ||
| Detroit Pistons | 0.71% | 1.31% | 2.24% | 0.87% | 0.51% | 4.17% | 2.20% | 1.13% | 0.58% | ||
| Indiana Pacers | 0.26% | 0.31% | 0.09% | 0.14% | 0.25% | 0.30% | 0.30% | 0.14% | 0.08% | ||
| Miami Heat | 10.21% | 4.97% | 2.81% | 2.60% | 10.53% | 1.64% | 8.31% | 3.72% | 1.56% | ||
| New York Knicks | 3.01% | 1.91% | 2.70% | 1.06% | 3.08% | 0.71% | 4.45% | 1.46% | 0.68% | ||
| Orlando Magic | 0.59% | 0.44% | 0.32% | 0.30% | 0.80% | 0.21% | 0.71% | 0.60% | 0.16% | ||
| Washington Bullets | 0.53% | 0.36% | 0.15% | 0.20% | 0.66% | 0.06% | 0.66% | 0.63% | 0.22% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets | Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Minnesota Timberwolves | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | Sacramento Kings | San Antonio Spurs | Seattle Supersonics | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 0.01% | ||||||||||||
| Golden State Warriors | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.02% | |||||||||
| Houston Rockets | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.24% | 0.61% | 3.35% | 0.89% | 1.45% | 1.18% | 0.43% | 0.03% | 12.56% | 6.86% | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 0.09% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.10% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | ||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 0.04% | 0.19% | 3.08% | 0.59% | 0.66% | 1.72% | 1.38% | 0.46% | 0.04% | 11.40% | 5.47% | ||
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.13% | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.05% | ||||||
| Phoenix Suns | 0.01% | 0.07% | 0.64% | 0.24% | 0.96% | 0.45% | 0.32% | 0.19% | 0.01% | 2.10% | 1.04% | ||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.12% | 0.75% | 0.43% | 1.08% | 0.46% | 0.82% | 0.27% | 0.01% | 5.80% | 3.32% | |
| Sacramento Kings | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.01% | 0.10% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.01% | ||||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.01% | 0.13% | 14.50% | 0.65% | 15.59% | 0.64% | 5.85% | 9.73% | 0.30% | 2.52% | |||
| Utah Jazz | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.20% | 22.93% | 0.58% | 21.58% | 0.71% | 6.81% | 17.15% | 0.30% | 0.01% | 6.66% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Detroit Pistons | Indiana Pacers | Miami Heat | New York Knicks | Orlando Magic | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.62% | 2.56% | 0.18% | 1.02% | 0.13% | 1.66% | 0.97% | 0.31% | 0.15% | |
| Charlotte Hornets | 0.48% | 1.04% | 0.10% | 0.40% | 0.04% | 0.66% | 0.30% | 0.15% | 0.10% | |
| Chicago Bulls | 9.38% | 4.56% | 1.44% | 6.42% | 0.84% | 23.74% | 9.15% | 1.95% | 1.60% | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0.10% | 0.03% | 0.20% | 0.07% | 0.01% | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.01% | 0.02% | |
| Detroit Pistons | 0.69% | 0.30% | 1.09% | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.85% | 0.43% | 0.12% | 0.07% | |
| Indiana Pacers | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.09% | 0.01% | 0.06% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.01% | ||
| Miami Heat | 2.31% | 1.20% | 9.29% | 0.38% | 1.37% | 0.23% | 2.06% | 0.50% | 0.41% | |
| New York Knicks | 0.88% | 0.42% | 2.18% | 0.12% | 0.53% | 0.14% | 1.17% | 0.19% | 0.18% | |
| Orlando Magic | 0.15% | 0.10% | 0.26% | 0.03% | 0.06% | 0.03% | 0.17% | 0.06% | 0.03% | |
| Washington Bullets | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.22% | 0.01% | 0.09% | 0.03% | 0.16% | 0.16% | 0.01% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Denver Nuggets | Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Minnesota Timberwolves | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | Sacramento Kings | Seattle Supersonics | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 0.02% | 0.06% | 2.20% | 0.04% | 0.43% | 0.94% | 0.03% | 2.84% | 4.19% | ||
| Los Angeles Clippers | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | ||||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 0.01% | 2.05% | 0.01% | 0.09% | 0.31% | 0.70% | 0.04% | 1.85% | 3.46% | ||
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | |||||||
| Phoenix Suns | 0.15% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.28% | 0.42% | ||||||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.85% | 0.67% | 0.30% | 0.98% | 1.23% | ||||||
| Sacramento Kings | 0.02% | ||||||||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.03% | 2.65% | 0.03% | 2.59% | 0.05% | 0.71% | 1.47% | 0.05% | 10.48% | ||
| Utah Jazz | 0.01% | 0.05% | 11.13% | 0.22% | 10.77% | 0.28% | 2.91% | 5.69% | 0.19% | 25.88% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Detroit Pistons | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | New York Knicks | Orlando Magic | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | Sacramento Kings | Seattle Supersonics | Utah Jazz | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.48% | 0.37% | 0.03% | 0.18% | 0.60% | 1.57% | |||||||||||||
| Charlotte Hornets | 0.16% | 0.22% | 0.01% | 0.10% | 0.23% | 0.46% | |||||||||||||
| Chicago Bulls | 4.50% | 0.03% | 3.58% | 0.08% | 0.76% | 1.90% | 0.01% | 7.66% | 19.41% | ||||||||||
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.07% | |||||||||||||
| Detroit Pistons | 0.17% | 0.22% | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.29% | 0.55% | |||||||||||||
| Houston Rockets | 0.37% | 0.21% | 1.61% | 0.05% | 0.26% | 0.03% | 0.78% | 0.43% | 0.05% | 0.04% | |||||||||
| Indiana Pacers | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.02% | ||||||||||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 0.28% | 0.13% | 1.41% | 0.03% | 0.13% | 0.01% | 0.63% | 0.20% | 0.06% | 0.05% | |||||||||
| Miami Heat | 1.19% | 0.01% | 0.82% | 0.15% | 0.46% | 1.59% | 4.03% | ||||||||||||
| New York Knicks | 0.29% | 0.28% | 0.04% | 0.16% | 0.50% | 0.93% | |||||||||||||
| Orlando Magic | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.05% | 0.11% | ||||||||||||||
| Phoenix Suns | 0.05% | 0.01% | 0.14% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | |||||||||||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.14% | 0.06% | 0.53% | 0.02% | 0.06% | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.01% | 0.03% | ||||||||||
| Sacramento Kings | 0.01% | ||||||||||||||||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.73% | 0.28% | 3.15% | 0.10% | 0.39% | 0.08% | 1.41% | 0.60% | 0.15% | 0.11% | |||||||||
| Utah Jazz | 2.80% | 1.40% | 14.30% | 0.28% | 1.45% | 0.13% | 6.50% | 2.28% | 0.39% | 0.32% | |||||||||
| Washington Bullets | 0.06% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.10% | 0.13% |
Actual Bracket Simulation
With the actual playoff bracket fixed in place, this second simulation re-runs each matchup 10,000 times and tallies how often each team advanced past each round and won the title. The right-most column shows what actually happened. Round buttons switch to matchup heatmaps for that round.
| Team | Advanced to Conference Semifinals | Advanced to Conference Finals | Advanced to Finals | Won Finals | Actual Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 89.78% | 75.17% | 58.17% | 37.33% | Won Finals |
| Utah Jazz | 97.48% | 77.86% | 57.76% | 30.74% | Eliminated in Finals |
| Miami Heat | 82.53% | 54.69% | 18.99% | 9.13% | Eliminated in Conference Finals |
| Seattle Supersonics | 78.43% | 47.80% | 17.11% | 6.48% | Eliminated in Conference Semifinals |
| Houston Rockets | 88.87% | 42.28% | 12.80% | 4.14% | Eliminated in Conference Finals |
| Atlanta Hawks | 63.93% | 14.21% | 7.52% | 2.99% | Eliminated in Conference Semifinals |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 59.79% | 14.10% | 7.19% | 2.47% | Eliminated in Conference Semifinals |
| New York Knicks | 55.61% | 22.33% | 5.87% | 2.25% | Eliminated in Conference Semifinals |
| Charlotte Hornets | 44.39% | 17.30% | 4.17% | 1.37% | Eliminated in First Round |
| Detroit Pistons | 36.07% | 6.29% | 2.71% | 0.98% | Eliminated in First Round |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 40.21% | 7.69% | 3.41% | 0.98% | Eliminated in First Round |
| Washington Bullets | 10.22% | 4.33% | 1.77% | 0.62% | Eliminated in First Round |
| Phoenix Suns | 21.57% | 8.19% | 1.58% | 0.30% | Eliminated in First Round |
| Orlando Magic | 17.47% | 5.68% | 0.80% | 0.22% | Eliminated in First Round |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 2.52% | 0.35% | 0.05% | — | Eliminated in First Round |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 11.13% | 1.73% | 0.10% | — | Eliminated in First Round |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Detroit Pistons | Miami Heat | New York Knicks | Orlando Magic | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 63.93% | |||||||
| Charlotte Hornets | 44.39% | |||||||
| Chicago Bulls | 89.78% | |||||||
| Detroit Pistons | 36.07% | |||||||
| Miami Heat | 82.53% | |||||||
| New York Knicks | 55.61% | |||||||
| Orlando Magic | 17.47% | |||||||
| Washington Bullets | 10.22% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Houston Rockets | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Minnesota Timberwolves | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | Seattle Supersonics | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 88.87% | |||||||
| Los Angeles Clippers | 2.52% | |||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 59.79% | |||||||
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 11.13% | |||||||
| Phoenix Suns | 21.57% | |||||||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 40.21% | |||||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 78.43% | |||||||
| Utah Jazz | 97.48% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Detroit Pistons | Miami Heat | New York Knicks | Orlando Magic | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 10.24% | 3.97% | ||||||
| Charlotte Hornets | 12.11% | 5.19% | ||||||
| Chicago Bulls | 47.16% | 28.01% | ||||||
| Detroit Pistons | 4.37% | 1.92% | ||||||
| Miami Heat | 24.43% | 30.26% | ||||||
| New York Knicks | 15.73% | 6.60% | ||||||
| Orlando Magic | 2.66% | 3.02% | ||||||
| Washington Bullets | 2.56% | 1.77% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Houston Rockets | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Minnesota Timberwolves | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | Seattle Supersonics | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 12.72% | 29.56% | ||||||
| Los Angeles Clippers | 0.21% | 0.14% | ||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 1.39% | 12.71% | ||||||
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 0.66% | 1.07% | ||||||
| Phoenix Suns | 6.43% | 1.76% | ||||||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.78% | 6.91% | ||||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 40.16% | 7.64% | ||||||
| Utah Jazz | 45.48% | 32.38% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Detroit Pistons | Miami Heat | New York Knicks | Orlando Magic | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 1.48% | 3.54% | 1.88% | 0.62% | ||||
| Charlotte Hornets | 0.85% | 2.35% | 0.59% | 0.38% | ||||
| Chicago Bulls | 10.73% | 30.14% | 13.39% | 3.91% | ||||
| Detroit Pistons | 0.56% | 1.25% | 0.69% | 0.21% | ||||
| Miami Heat | 4.20% | 11.18% | 1.99% | 1.62% | ||||
| New York Knicks | 1.43% | 3.07% | 0.89% | 0.48% | ||||
| Orlando Magic | 0.21% | 0.40% | 0.11% | 0.08% | ||||
| Washington Bullets | 0.36% | 0.77% | 0.50% | 0.14% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Houston Rockets | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Minnesota Timberwolves | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | Seattle Supersonics | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 0.12% | 2.85% | 1.72% | 8.11% | ||||
| Los Angeles Clippers | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.02% | |||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 3.15% | 0.22% | 0.78% | 3.04% | ||||
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.06% | |||||
| Phoenix Suns | 0.35% | 0.21% | 1.02% | |||||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 1.53% | 0.09% | 0.42% | 1.37% | ||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.18% | 3.70% | 2.32% | 10.91% | ||||
| Utah Jazz | 24.78% | 1.32% | 5.40% | 26.26% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Hornets | Chicago Bulls | Detroit Pistons | Houston Rockets | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers | Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | New York Knicks | Orlando Magic | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | Seattle Supersonics | Utah Jazz | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.49% | 0.01% | 0.26% | 0.01% | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.75% | 1.31% | ||||||||
| Charlotte Hornets | 0.26% | 0.01% | 0.11% | 0.01% | 0.08% | 0.03% | 0.29% | 0.58% | ||||||||
| Chicago Bulls | 5.79% | 0.01% | 3.00% | 0.05% | 0.89% | 1.61% | 7.10% | 18.88% | ||||||||
| Detroit Pistons | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.05% | 0.27% | 0.47% | ||||||||||
| Houston Rockets | 0.34% | 0.32% | 1.82% | 0.15% | 0.98% | 0.41% | 0.04% | 0.08% | ||||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 0.27% | 0.18% | 1.11% | 0.12% | 0.60% | 0.14% | 0.05% | |||||||||
| Miami Heat | 1.44% | 0.01% | 0.86% | 0.02% | 0.17% | 0.52% | 1.80% | 4.31% | ||||||||
| New York Knicks | 0.37% | 0.32% | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.32% | 1.11% | |||||||||
| Orlando Magic | 0.07% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.10% | |||||||||||
| Phoenix Suns | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.03% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.01% | |||||||||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.10% | 0.09% | 0.38% | 0.10% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.02% | 0.04% | ||||||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.64% | 0.53% | 2.91% | 0.29% | 1.27% | 0.57% | 0.12% | 0.15% | ||||||||
| Utah Jazz | 3.13% | 1.68% | 14.52% | 1.04% | 6.78% | 2.38% | 0.39% | 0.82% | ||||||||
| Washington Bullets | 0.13% | 0.01% | 0.09% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.26% |
Most-Likely Championship Paths
For each playoff team, the opponent they most often faced and defeated at each round across all bracket simulations. Each step shows two numbers: Matchup % is the fraction of this team's wins in this round that came against this opponent; Win % is the head-to-head probability they beat this opponent when the two meet. Note: fixed early-round matchups against bracket-determined opponents will show 100% Matchup — that's because those pairings are decided by the bracket.
Regular Season Games
Every regular-season game from each team's perspective. Pick a team from the dropdown — it filters every table on this tab. Sort any column by clicking its header. @ before an opponent name indicates an away game.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pre Elo | Opp Elo | Win % | Loss % | Elo Δ | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-01 | @ Miami Heat | L 81-94 | 1544.14 | 1519.21 | 46.08% | 53.92% | -12.44 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-02 | Detroit Pistons | L 78-90 | 1531.70 | 1532.63 | 57.33% | 42.67% | -14.88 | 0-2 |
| 1996-11-04 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 94-76 | 1516.82 | 1551.20 | 37.79% | 62.21% | +19.77 | 1-2 |
| 1996-11-05 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 117-95 | 1536.59 | 1644.83 | 28.42% | 71.58% | +25.15 | 2-2 |
| 1996-11-07 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 91-87 | 1561.74 | 1449.11 | 58.61% | 41.39% | +6.20 | 3-2 |
| 1996-11-10 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 85-92 | 1567.94 | 1592.26 | 39.16% | 60.84% | -7.76 | 3-3 |
| 1996-11-12 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 87-83 | 1560.18 | 1548.92 | 59.04% | 40.96% | +6.14 | 4-3 |
| 1996-11-13 | @ Boston Celtics | L 85-103 | 1566.32 | 1423.23 | 62.79% | 37.21% | -19.96 | 4-4 |
| 1996-11-15 | Miami Heat | W 85-77 | 1546.36 | 1547.07 | 57.36% | 42.64% | +9.04 | 5-4 |
| 1996-11-16 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 69-97 | 1555.40 | 1769.93 | 17.72% | 82.28% | -7.02 | 5-5 |
| 1996-11-19 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 63-73 | 1548.38 | 1554.40 | 41.70% | 58.30% | -9.88 | 5-6 |
| 1996-11-21 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 73-65 | 1538.50 | 1422.18 | 59.12% | 40.88% | +8.66 | 6-6 |
| 1996-11-23 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 91-88 | 1547.16 | 1337.85 | 71.18% | 28.82% | +3.74 | 7-6 |
| 1996-11-26 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 101-80 | 1550.90 | 1278.86 | 86.61% | 13.39% | +4.60 | 8-6 |
| 1996-11-27 | @ Orlando Magic | L 75-79 | 1555.50 | 1590.03 | 37.77% | 62.23% | -5.66 | 8-7 |
| 1996-11-29 | Washington Bullets | W 110-81 | 1549.84 | 1516.58 | 62.06% | 37.94% | +15.30 | 9-7 |
| 1996-12-03 | Boston Celtics | W 105-95 | 1565.14 | 1422.30 | 75.45% | 24.55% | +5.82 | 10-7 |
| 1996-12-04 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 90-100 | 1570.96 | 1584.39 | 40.66% | 59.34% | -9.64 | 10-8 |
| 1996-12-07 | Toronto Raptors | W 101-75 | 1561.32 | 1347.50 | 82.22% | 17.78% | +6.79 | 11-8 |
| 1996-12-10 | Denver Nuggets | W 89-88 | 1568.11 | 1391.11 | 78.91% | 21.09% | +1.58 | 12-8 |
| 1996-12-14 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-81 | 1569.69 | 1350.18 | 82.70% | 17.30% | +6.48 | 13-8 |
| 1996-12-17 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 109-73 | 1576.17 | 1388.30 | 68.59% | 31.41% | +14.12 | 14-8 |
| 1996-12-20 | New Jersey Nets | W 109-95 | 1590.29 | 1348.40 | 84.46% | 15.54% | +4.36 | 15-8 |
| 1996-12-21 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 93-98 | 1594.65 | 1532.52 | 51.43% | 48.57% | -8.62 | 15-9 |
| 1996-12-23 | @ New York Knicks | L 76-82 | 1586.03 | 1584.19 | 42.80% | 57.20% | -7.85 | 15-10 |
| 1996-12-26 | Chicago Bulls | W 108-103 | 1578.18 | 1793.66 | 28.09% | 71.91% | +12.04 | 16-10 |
| 1996-12-28 | @ Washington Bullets | L 86-97 | 1590.22 | 1525.93 | 59.15% | 40.85% | -14.69 | 16-11 |
| 1997-01-03 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 95-85 | 1575.53 | 1362.61 | 71.61% | 28.39% | +6.72 | 17-11 |
| 1997-01-04 | New York Knicks | W 88-71 | 1582.25 | 1602.68 | 54.56% | 45.44% | +14.04 | 18-11 |
| 1997-01-07 | Phoenix Suns | W 105-103 | 1596.29 | 1450.92 | 75.72% | 24.28% | +1.82 | 19-11 |
| 1997-01-09 | @ Orlando Magic | W 97-92 | 1598.11 | 1489.62 | 58.03% | 41.97% | +4.97 | 20-11 |
| 1997-01-11 | San Antonio Spurs | W 87-82 | 1603.08 | 1395.09 | 81.73% | 18.27% | +2.16 | 21-11 |
| 1997-01-13 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 93-79 | 1605.24 | 1573.90 | 47.00% | 53.00% | +14.85 | 22-11 |
| 1997-01-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 95-93 | 1620.09 | 1447.62 | 78.47% | 21.53% | +2.28 | 23-11 |
| 1997-01-16 | Orlando Magic | W 78-67 | 1622.37 | 1505.28 | 72.60% | 27.40% | +6.81 | 24-11 |
| 1997-01-18 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 94-71 | 1629.18 | 1490.17 | 75.04% | 24.96% | +8.96 | 25-11 |
| 1997-01-20 | Charlotte Hornets | W 106-97 | 1638.14 | 1538.52 | 70.56% | 29.44% | +6.62 | 26-11 |
| 1997-01-21 | @ Miami Heat | L 91-94 | 1644.76 | 1627.16 | 45.03% | 54.97% | -5.84 | 26-12 |
| 1997-01-24 | Washington Bullets | W 117-105 | 1638.92 | 1527.52 | 71.95% | 28.05% | +5.14 | 27-12 |
| 1997-01-25 | Boston Celtics | W 95-90 | 1644.06 | 1354.73 | 87.72% | 12.28% | +2.06 | 28-12 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-96 | 1646.12 | 1422.70 | 72.82% | 27.18% | +8.14 | 29-12 |
| 1997-01-30 | @ Utah Jazz | L 96-102 | 1654.26 | 1650.64 | 43.05% | 56.95% | -7.89 | 29-13 |
| 1997-01-31 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 87-76 | 1646.37 | 1209.95 | 90.13% | 9.87% | +2.45 | 30-13 |
| 1997-02-02 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 104-115 | 1648.82 | 1358.22 | 79.77% | 20.23% | -19.82 | 30-14 |
| 1997-02-04 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 107-85 | 1629.00 | 1398.97 | 73.57% | 26.43% | +9.29 | 31-14 |
| 1997-02-05 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 81-99 | 1638.29 | 1441.64 | 69.66% | 30.34% | -22.14 | 31-15 |
| 1997-02-12 | Toronto Raptors | W 106-84 | 1616.15 | 1398.84 | 82.51% | 17.49% | +6.14 | 32-15 |
| 1997-02-14 | Chicago Bulls | L 88-89 | 1622.29 | 1809.70 | 31.47% | 68.53% | -2.35 | 32-16 |
| 1997-02-15 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 109-89 | 1619.94 | 1328.72 | 79.83% | 20.17% | +6.75 | 33-16 |
| 1997-02-17 | @ Houston Rockets | L 98-127 | 1626.69 | 1558.42 | 52.31% | 47.69% | -21.10 | 33-17 |
| 1997-02-19 | Indiana Pacers | W 100-87 | 1605.59 | 1530.64 | 67.53% | 32.47% | +8.77 | 34-17 |
| 1997-02-21 | Houston Rockets | W 76-74 | 1614.36 | 1584.52 | 61.60% | 38.40% | +4.07 | 35-17 |
| 1997-02-22 | Charlotte Hornets | L 92-93 | 1618.43 | 1578.02 | 63.02% | 36.98% | -4.72 | 35-18 |
| 1997-02-24 | Golden State Warriors | W 106-100 | 1613.71 | 1394.03 | 82.71% | 17.29% | +3.17 | 36-18 |
| 1997-02-26 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 79-72 | 1616.88 | 1439.61 | 67.26% | 32.74% | +6.49 | 37-18 |
| 1997-02-28 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 86-75 | 1623.37 | 1633.38 | 56.04% | 43.96% | +10.92 | 38-18 |
| 1997-03-02 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 75-82 | 1634.29 | 1659.45 | 39.04% | 60.96% | -7.74 | 38-19 |
| 1997-03-04 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 93-88 | 1626.55 | 1568.75 | 65.33% | 34.67% | +5.81 | 39-19 |
| 1997-03-06 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-104 | 1632.36 | 1310.39 | 82.53% | 17.47% | +4.72 | 40-19 |
| 1997-03-07 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 90-80 | 1637.08 | 1403.69 | 83.81% | 16.19% | +3.83 | 41-19 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ Boston Celtics | W 114-90 | 1640.91 | 1293.55 | 84.54% | 15.46% | +5.68 | 42-19 |
| 1997-03-11 | Utah Jazz | W 106-99 | 1646.59 | 1704.74 | 49.15% | 50.85% | +10.07 | 43-19 |
| 1997-03-12 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 82-92 | 1656.66 | 1527.06 | 60.96% | 39.04% | -14.43 | 43-20 |
| 1997-03-14 | Seattle Supersonics | L 91-97 | 1642.23 | 1699.36 | 49.29% | 50.71% | -9.05 | 43-21 |
| 1997-03-15 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 79-99 | 1633.18 | 1812.07 | 20.91% | 79.09% | -7.00 | 43-22 |
| 1997-03-17 | Orlando Magic | W 112-107 | 1626.18 | 1576.37 | 64.28% | 35.72% | +4.23 | 44-22 |
| 1997-03-19 | Indiana Pacers | W 107-95 | 1630.41 | 1535.02 | 70.05% | 29.95% | +7.77 | 45-22 |
| 1997-03-21 | Dallas Mavericks | W 93-72 | 1638.18 | 1322.85 | 89.24% | 10.76% | +3.69 | 46-22 |
| 1997-03-23 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 90-79 | 1641.87 | 1411.28 | 73.63% | 26.37% | +6.55 | 47-22 |
| 1997-03-25 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 96-89 | 1648.42 | 1619.88 | 61.42% | 38.58% | +7.65 | 48-22 |
| 1997-03-27 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-88 | 1656.07 | 1450.17 | 81.55% | 18.45% | +5.35 | 49-22 |
| 1997-03-29 | Sacramento Kings | W 88-74 | 1661.42 | 1388.99 | 86.63% | 13.37% | +3.75 | 50-22 |
| 1997-04-02 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 84-95 | 1665.17 | 1609.33 | 50.52% | 49.48% | -12.55 | 50-23 |
| 1997-04-04 | Detroit Pistons | W 103-89 | 1652.62 | 1633.67 | 60.10% | 39.90% | +11.18 | 51-23 |
| 1997-04-05 | New York Knicks | L 97-102 | 1663.80 | 1618.19 | 63.72% | 36.28% | -10.67 | 51-24 |
| 1997-04-09 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 116-101 | 1653.13 | 1322.46 | 83.24% | 16.76% | +4.86 | 52-24 |
| 1997-04-11 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 104-92 | 1657.99 | 1543.78 | 58.83% | 41.17% | +10.68 | 53-24 |
| 1997-04-12 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 80-66 | 1668.67 | 1460.66 | 71.03% | 28.97% | +8.12 | 54-24 |
| 1997-04-15 | New Jersey Nets | W 109-101 | 1676.79 | 1353.30 | 89.69% | 10.31% | +2.19 | 55-24 |
| 1997-04-16 | @ New York Knicks | L 92-96 | 1678.98 | 1601.75 | 53.59% | 46.41% | -8.03 | 55-25 |
| 1997-04-19 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 136-104 | 1670.95 | 1298.58 | 92.01% | 7.99% | +3.38 | 56-25 |
| 1997-04-20 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 92-108 | 1674.33 | 1361.21 | 81.79% | 18.21% | -24.50 | 56-26 |
| 1996-11-01 | Chicago Bulls | L 98-107 | 1450.56 | 1720.90 | 22.17% | 77.83% | -4.98 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-02 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-124 | 1445.58 | 1410.46 | 47.54% | 52.46% | -16.70 | 0-2 |
| 1996-11-06 | Indiana Pacers | W 94-84 | 1428.88 | 1552.16 | 39.91% | 60.09% | +14.23 | 1-2 |
| 1996-11-08 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-115 | 1443.11 | 1327.06 | 72.48% | 27.52% | -17.17 | 1-3 |
| 1996-11-09 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-104 | 1425.94 | 1746.85 | 10.45% | 89.55% | -2.71 | 1-4 |
| 1996-11-13 | Atlanta Hawks | W 103-85 | 1423.23 | 1566.32 | 37.21% | 62.79% | +19.95 | 2-4 |
| 1996-11-15 | Denver Nuggets | L 80-82 | 1443.18 | 1462.38 | 54.74% | 45.26% | -5.80 | 2-5 |
| 1996-11-16 | @ Washington Bullets | L 92-106 | 1437.38 | 1490.82 | 35.25% | 64.75% | -9.87 | 2-6 |
| 1996-11-20 | Detroit Pistons | L 83-108 | 1427.51 | 1579.58 | 36.01% | 63.99% | -13.49 | 2-7 |
| 1996-11-22 | Seattle Supersonics | L 91-118 | 1414.02 | 1676.67 | 22.95% | 77.05% | -8.93 | 2-8 |
| 1996-11-24 | Dallas Mavericks | W 105-91 | 1405.09 | 1376.53 | 61.42% | 38.58% | +10.81 | 3-8 |
| 1996-11-27 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-94 | 1415.90 | 1603.49 | 31.45% | 68.55% | +20.54 | 4-8 |
| 1996-11-29 | Houston Rockets | L 94-120 | 1436.44 | 1614.93 | 32.59% | 67.41% | -12.45 | 4-9 |
| 1996-11-30 | @ Miami Heat | L 77-78 | 1423.99 | 1585.31 | 22.63% | 77.37% | -1.69 | 4-10 |
| 1996-12-03 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 95-105 | 1422.30 | 1565.14 | 24.55% | 75.45% | -5.82 | 4-11 |
| 1996-12-04 | @ Houston Rockets | L 89-94 | 1416.48 | 1613.12 | 19.27% | 80.73% | -3.22 | 4-12 |
| 1996-12-06 | New Jersey Nets | L 108-110 | 1413.26 | 1366.14 | 63.92% | 36.08% | -4.79 | 4-13 |
| 1996-12-08 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 87-100 | 1408.47 | 1449.56 | 36.89% | 63.11% | -9.96 | 4-14 |
| 1996-12-11 | Toronto Raptors | W 115-113 | 1398.51 | 1349.07 | 64.23% | 35.77% | +2.68 | 5-14 |
| 1996-12-13 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 94-97 | 1401.19 | 1534.21 | 25.61% | 74.39% | -3.33 | 5-15 |
| 1996-12-15 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 89-99 | 1397.86 | 1608.27 | 18.07% | 81.93% | -4.27 | 5-16 |
| 1996-12-16 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 91-107 | 1393.59 | 1468.50 | 46.74% | 53.26% | -14.01 | 5-17 |
| 1996-12-21 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-101 | 1379.58 | 1344.04 | 47.60% | 52.40% | -3.56 | 5-18 |
| 1996-12-22 | Charlotte Hornets | L 98-102 | 1376.02 | 1541.13 | 34.30% | 65.70% | -5.14 | 5-19 |
| 1996-12-27 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-109 | 1370.88 | 1616.68 | 15.24% | 84.76% | -3.02 | 5-20 |
| 1996-12-28 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 96-126 | 1367.86 | 1420.31 | 35.38% | 64.62% | -14.52 | 5-21 |
| 1996-12-30 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 104-102 | 1353.34 | 1372.64 | 39.85% | 60.15% | +6.38 | 6-21 |
| 1997-01-02 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 87-99 | 1359.72 | 1639.72 | 12.87% | 87.13% | -3.34 | 6-22 |
| 1997-01-03 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 84-94 | 1356.38 | 1422.25 | 48.04% | 51.96% | -11.38 | 6-23 |
| 1997-01-05 | Phoenix Suns | W 109-102 | 1345.00 | 1462.68 | 40.69% | 59.31% | +11.75 | 7-23 |
| 1997-01-08 | San Antonio Spurs | W 107-83 | 1356.75 | 1416.84 | 48.87% | 51.13% | +18.76 | 8-23 |
| 1997-01-10 | New York Knicks | L 98-111 | 1375.51 | 1599.89 | 27.07% | 72.93% | -7.31 | 8-24 |
| 1997-01-11 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-112 | 1368.20 | 1607.20 | 15.76% | 84.24% | -4.25 | 8-25 |
| 1997-01-14 | Golden State Warriors | W 116-108 | 1363.95 | 1416.11 | 50.01% | 49.99% | +10.59 | 9-25 |
| 1997-01-16 | Miami Heat | L 94-102 | 1374.54 | 1632.61 | 23.42% | 76.58% | -4.96 | 9-26 |
| 1997-01-18 | Washington Bullets | L 106-112 | 1369.58 | 1539.64 | 33.66% | 66.34% | -6.18 | 9-27 |
| 1997-01-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 125-127 | 1363.40 | 1279.34 | 68.67% | 31.33% | -5.14 | 9-28 |
| 1997-01-24 | Orlando Magic | L 117-121 | 1358.26 | 1531.20 | 33.29% | 66.71% | -3.53 | 9-29 |
| 1997-01-25 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 90-95 | 1354.73 | 1644.06 | 12.28% | 87.72% | -2.05 | 9-30 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ New York Knicks | L 107-109 | 1352.68 | 1608.98 | 14.48% | 85.52% | -1.54 | 9-31 |
| 1997-01-29 | @ Miami Heat | L 83-103 | 1351.14 | 1639.38 | 12.35% | 87.65% | -4.13 | 9-32 |
| 1997-01-31 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-105 | 1347.01 | 1564.70 | 27.84% | 72.16% | +13.24 | 10-32 |
| 1997-02-02 | Vancouver Grizzlies | L 92-102 | 1360.25 | 1207.50 | 76.49% | 23.51% | -18.12 | 10-33 |
| 1997-02-03 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 114-102 | 1342.13 | 1411.62 | 33.17% | 66.83% | +17.34 | 11-33 |
| 1997-02-05 | Miami Heat | L 117-118 | 1359.47 | 1655.20 | 19.75% | 80.25% | -1.48 | 11-34 |
| 1997-02-06 | @ Orlando Magic | L 111-119 | 1357.99 | 1563.68 | 18.47% | 81.53% | -3.91 | 11-35 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 112-116 | 1354.08 | 1456.71 | 29.08% | 70.92% | -4.36 | 11-36 |
| 1997-02-12 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 100-131 | 1349.72 | 1459.65 | 28.22% | 71.78% | -11.77 | 11-37 |
| 1997-02-14 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 106-109 | 1337.95 | 1225.95 | 58.52% | 41.48% | -7.59 | 11-38 |
| 1997-02-16 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-118 | 1330.36 | 1545.49 | 17.67% | 82.33% | -4.59 | 11-39 |
| 1997-02-17 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 108-113 | 1325.77 | 1694.27 | 8.15% | 91.85% | -1.36 | 11-40 |
| 1997-02-19 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 101-112 | 1324.41 | 1399.94 | 32.40% | 67.60% | -8.05 | 11-41 |
| 1997-02-20 | @ Utah Jazz | L 105-122 | 1316.36 | 1688.70 | 7.99% | 92.01% | -2.47 | 11-42 |
| 1997-02-23 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 93-109 | 1313.89 | 1342.85 | 38.53% | 61.47% | -11.54 | 11-43 |
| 1997-02-26 | Sacramento Kings | L 105-111 | 1302.35 | 1419.62 | 40.75% | 59.25% | -7.48 | 11-44 |
| 1997-02-28 | Detroit Pistons | L 100-106 | 1294.87 | 1657.59 | 14.34% | 85.66% | -1.86 | 11-45 |
| 1997-03-01 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 81-99 | 1293.01 | 1571.84 | 12.95% | 87.05% | -4.11 | 11-46 |
| 1997-03-03 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 107-103 | 1288.90 | 1404.78 | 27.54% | 72.46% | +10.86 | 12-46 |
| 1997-03-04 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 95-98 | 1299.76 | 1548.64 | 15.02% | 84.98% | -1.95 | 12-47 |
| 1997-03-06 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 121-122 | 1297.81 | 1607.89 | 11.05% | 88.95% | -0.59 | 12-48 |
| 1997-03-07 | New York Knicks | L 102-113 | 1297.22 | 1653.65 | 14.79% | 85.21% | -3.67 | 12-49 |
| 1997-03-09 | Atlanta Hawks | L 90-114 | 1293.55 | 1640.91 | 15.46% | 84.54% | -5.67 | 12-50 |
| 1997-03-11 | Chicago Bulls | L 106-117 | 1287.88 | 1816.42 | 6.05% | 93.95% | -1.51 | 12-51 |
| 1997-03-13 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 107-109 | 1286.37 | 1324.13 | 37.33% | 62.67% | -3.95 | 12-52 |
| 1997-03-14 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 92-103 | 1282.42 | 1296.59 | 40.56% | 59.44% | -10.08 | 12-53 |
| 1997-03-16 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 101-119 | 1272.34 | 1452.00 | 20.84% | 79.16% | -6.62 | 12-54 |
| 1997-03-17 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 126-117 | 1265.72 | 1408.18 | 37.30% | 62.70% | +14.09 | 13-54 |
| 1997-03-19 | Utah Jazz | L 100-113 | 1279.81 | 1727.71 | 9.30% | 90.70% | -2.51 | 13-55 |
| 1997-03-21 | Orlando Magic | L 99-104 | 1277.30 | 1575.60 | 19.52% | 80.48% | -3.27 | 13-56 |
| 1997-03-23 | New Jersey Nets | L 91-100 | 1274.03 | 1358.90 | 45.31% | 54.69% | -10.18 | 13-57 |
| 1997-03-26 | @ Washington Bullets | L 92-105 | 1263.85 | 1513.55 | 14.96% | 85.04% | -4.04 | 13-58 |
| 1997-03-28 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-113 | 1259.81 | 1307.71 | 35.98% | 64.02% | -7.62 | 13-59 |
| 1997-04-01 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 106-111 | 1252.19 | 1837.89 | 2.48% | 97.52% | -0.42 | 13-60 |
| 1997-04-02 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 87-96 | 1251.77 | 1495.24 | 24.96% | 75.04% | -5.61 | 13-61 |
| 1997-04-04 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 102-117 | 1246.16 | 1453.07 | 29.10% | 70.90% | -8.44 | 13-62 |
| 1997-04-06 | Washington Bullets | L 114-120 | 1237.72 | 1552.10 | 18.11% | 81.89% | -3.32 | 13-63 |
| 1997-04-09 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 111-136 | 1234.40 | 1632.29 | 6.97% | 93.03% | -2.61 | 13-64 |
| 1997-04-11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-101 | 1231.79 | 1518.40 | 20.60% | 79.40% | +5.94 | 14-64 |
| 1997-04-12 | @ Orlando Magic | L 98-121 | 1237.73 | 1564.97 | 10.12% | 89.88% | -3.63 | 14-65 |
| 1997-04-16 | Charlotte Hornets | L 102-108 | 1234.10 | 1656.04 | 10.64% | 89.36% | -1.95 | 14-66 |
| 1997-04-18 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-113 | 1232.15 | 1311.06 | 31.98% | 68.02% | +12.48 | 15-66 |
| 1997-04-20 | Toronto Raptors | L 94-125 | 1244.63 | 1400.36 | 35.53% | 64.47% | -14.82 | 15-67 |
| 1996-11-02 | Toronto Raptors | W 109-98 | 1499.67 | 1342.79 | 76.92% | 23.08% | +5.74 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-03 | @ New York Knicks | L 86-113 | 1505.41 | 1551.84 | 36.17% | 63.83% | -14.08 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-06 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 88-78 | 1491.33 | 1612.11 | 40.26% | 59.74% | +14.15 | 2-1 |
| 1996-11-08 | @ Washington Bullets | W 102-87 | 1505.48 | 1521.43 | 40.31% | 59.69% | +17.31 | 3-1 |
| 1996-11-09 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-100 | 1522.79 | 1427.15 | 70.08% | 29.92% | -7.42 | 3-2 |
| 1996-11-12 | @ Miami Heat | L 97-105 | 1515.37 | 1547.09 | 38.15% | 61.85% | -8.08 | 3-3 |
| 1996-11-14 | @ Orlando Magic | L 89-96 | 1507.29 | 1603.37 | 29.87% | 70.13% | -5.92 | 3-4 |
| 1996-11-15 | Chicago Bulls | L 87-110 | 1501.37 | 1761.60 | 23.19% | 76.81% | -8.33 | 3-5 |
| 1996-11-20 | New York Knicks | W 93-86 | 1493.04 | 1578.53 | 45.23% | 54.77% | +10.85 | 4-5 |
| 1996-11-21 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 90-87 | 1503.89 | 1532.55 | 38.57% | 61.43% | +7.97 | 5-5 |
| 1996-11-23 | Detroit Pistons | W 93-85 | 1511.86 | 1596.74 | 45.31% | 54.69% | +11.59 | 6-5 |
| 1996-11-26 | Seattle Supersonics | W 97-89 | 1523.45 | 1694.50 | 33.54% | 66.46% | +14.08 | 7-5 |
| 1996-11-27 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 88-92 | 1537.53 | 1322.85 | 71.81% | 28.19% | -10.76 | 7-6 |
| 1996-11-30 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 94-87 | 1526.77 | 1446.98 | 53.96% | 46.04% | +9.12 | 8-6 |
| 1996-12-02 | @ Utah Jazz | L 97-107 | 1535.89 | 1692.32 | 23.13% | 76.87% | -5.47 | 8-7 |
| 1996-12-03 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 89-96 | 1530.42 | 1419.25 | 58.40% | 41.60% | -11.58 | 8-8 |
| 1996-12-06 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 93-97 | 1518.84 | 1562.19 | 36.58% | 63.42% | -5.48 | 8-9 |
| 1996-12-07 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 94-92 | 1513.36 | 1676.12 | 22.49% | 77.51% | +8.21 | 9-9 |
| 1996-12-09 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 107-91 | 1521.57 | 1269.63 | 75.95% | 24.05% | +7.21 | 10-9 |
| 1996-12-11 | Denver Nuggets | W 101-97 | 1528.78 | 1389.53 | 75.07% | 24.93% | +3.74 | 11-9 |
| 1996-12-13 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 84-75 | 1532.52 | 1354.91 | 78.97% | 21.03% | +4.72 | 12-9 |
| 1996-12-14 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 82-87 | 1537.24 | 1768.64 | 16.35% | 83.65% | -2.74 | 12-10 |
| 1996-12-17 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 93-84 | 1534.50 | 1343.70 | 68.95% | 31.05% | +6.98 | 13-10 |
| 1996-12-19 | Chicago Bulls | L 72-93 | 1541.48 | 1774.47 | 26.10% | 73.90% | -8.96 | 13-11 |
| 1996-12-21 | Atlanta Hawks | W 98-93 | 1532.52 | 1594.65 | 48.57% | 51.43% | +8.61 | 14-11 |
| 1996-12-22 | @ Boston Celtics | W 102-98 | 1541.13 | 1376.02 | 65.70% | 34.30% | +5.14 | 15-11 |
| 1996-12-27 | Miami Heat | L 86-101 | 1546.27 | 1626.35 | 46.00% | 54.00% | -13.34 | 15-12 |
| 1996-12-28 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 75-97 | 1532.93 | 1622.62 | 30.64% | 69.36% | -10.77 | 15-13 |
| 1996-12-30 | @ Washington Bullets | W 101-92 | 1522.16 | 1540.62 | 39.97% | 60.03% | +13.49 | 16-13 |
| 1997-01-02 | Dallas Mavericks | W 107-97 | 1535.65 | 1375.20 | 77.28% | 22.72% | +5.38 | 17-13 |
| 1997-01-04 | Washington Bullets | L 93-104 | 1541.03 | 1514.56 | 61.13% | 38.87% | -15.18 | 17-14 |
| 1997-01-06 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 109-101 | 1525.85 | 1449.25 | 53.50% | 46.50% | +9.85 | 18-14 |
| 1997-01-08 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-101 | 1535.70 | 1628.36 | 30.28% | 69.72% | -4.54 | 18-15 |
| 1997-01-10 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 90-102 | 1531.16 | 1446.73 | 54.62% | 45.38% | -14.17 | 18-16 |
| 1997-01-12 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 97-93 | 1516.99 | 1407.93 | 58.11% | 41.89% | +6.27 | 19-16 |
| 1997-01-13 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 102-100 | 1523.26 | 1356.06 | 65.97% | 34.03% | +2.55 | 20-16 |
| 1997-01-15 | New Jersey Nets | W 116-104 | 1525.81 | 1342.71 | 79.49% | 20.51% | +5.33 | 21-16 |
| 1997-01-18 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 102-92 | 1531.14 | 1341.21 | 68.84% | 31.16% | +7.38 | 22-16 |
| 1997-01-20 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 97-106 | 1538.52 | 1638.14 | 29.44% | 70.56% | -6.62 | 22-17 |
| 1997-01-21 | Houston Rockets | W 114-108 | 1531.90 | 1650.40 | 40.58% | 59.42% | +10.90 | 23-17 |
| 1997-01-24 | New York Knicks | W 113-104 | 1542.80 | 1608.41 | 48.07% | 51.93% | +8.25 | 24-17 |
| 1997-01-25 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 73-106 | 1551.05 | 1534.55 | 44.88% | 55.12% | -19.31 | 24-18 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 98-97 | 1531.74 | 1535.71 | 41.98% | 58.02% | +4.35 | 25-18 |
| 1997-01-29 | Indiana Pacers | L 95-106 | 1536.09 | 1531.37 | 58.12% | 41.88% | -14.44 | 25-19 |
| 1997-01-31 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 102-95 | 1521.65 | 1484.41 | 62.60% | 37.40% | +7.41 | 26-19 |
| 1997-02-02 | @ New York Knicks | W 99-93 | 1529.06 | 1622.52 | 30.18% | 69.82% | +12.81 | 27-19 |
| 1997-02-04 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-101 | 1541.87 | 1463.93 | 67.90% | 32.10% | +9.00 | 28-19 |
| 1997-02-06 | Sacramento Kings | W 115-100 | 1550.87 | 1420.45 | 74.10% | 25.90% | +7.51 | 29-19 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 100-103 | 1558.38 | 1807.76 | 14.98% | 85.02% | -1.94 | 29-20 |
| 1997-02-12 | New Jersey Nets | W 113-100 | 1556.44 | 1342.60 | 82.22% | 17.78% | +4.80 | 30-20 |
| 1997-02-14 | Detroit Pistons | L 103-109 | 1561.24 | 1637.77 | 46.51% | 53.49% | -8.54 | 30-21 |
| 1997-02-17 | Orlando Magic | W 124-110 | 1552.70 | 1532.02 | 60.34% | 39.66% | +11.12 | 31-21 |
| 1997-02-19 | Phoenix Suns | W 123-115 | 1563.82 | 1470.58 | 69.79% | 30.21% | +6.40 | 32-21 |
| 1997-02-21 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 114-96 | 1570.22 | 1427.46 | 75.44% | 24.56% | +7.80 | 33-21 |
| 1997-02-22 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 93-92 | 1578.02 | 1618.43 | 36.98% | 63.02% | +4.72 | 34-21 |
| 1997-02-24 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 96-84 | 1582.74 | 1307.13 | 78.35% | 21.65% | +5.62 | 35-21 |
| 1997-02-25 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 84-86 | 1588.36 | 1320.96 | 77.53% | 22.47% | -8.21 | 35-22 |
| 1997-02-27 | @ Houston Rockets | W 106-95 | 1580.15 | 1591.00 | 41.02% | 58.98% | +14.65 | 36-22 |
| 1997-03-02 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-96 | 1594.80 | 1489.90 | 57.52% | 42.48% | +11.02 | 37-22 |
| 1997-03-04 | San Antonio Spurs | W 105-98 | 1605.82 | 1284.95 | 89.55% | 10.45% | +2.07 | 38-22 |
| 1997-03-06 | Boston Celtics | W 122-121 | 1607.89 | 1297.81 | 88.95% | 11.05% | +0.59 | 39-22 |
| 1997-03-09 | Miami Heat | W 82-76 | 1608.48 | 1667.96 | 48.96% | 51.04% | +9.36 | 40-22 |
| 1997-03-11 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 98-92 | 1617.84 | 1193.69 | 93.95% | 6.05% | +1.11 | 41-22 |
| 1997-03-14 | @ Orlando Magic | L 81-86 | 1618.95 | 1566.14 | 50.08% | 49.92% | -8.39 | 41-23 |
| 1997-03-15 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-99 | 1610.56 | 1333.95 | 78.44% | 21.56% | +4.57 | 42-23 |
| 1997-03-17 | Utah Jazz | L 93-114 | 1615.13 | 1712.78 | 43.50% | 56.50% | -14.93 | 42-24 |
| 1997-03-19 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 90-72 | 1600.20 | 1545.12 | 64.97% | 35.03% | +11.13 | 43-24 |
| 1997-03-21 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 102-97 | 1611.33 | 1416.39 | 69.46% | 30.54% | +5.12 | 44-24 |
| 1997-03-22 | Golden State Warriors | W 100-93 | 1616.45 | 1387.22 | 83.48% | 16.52% | +2.31 | 45-24 |
| 1997-03-26 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 87-88 | 1618.76 | 1612.24 | 58.37% | 41.63% | -4.37 | 45-25 |
| 1997-03-28 | Indiana Pacers | L 115-116 | 1614.39 | 1538.63 | 67.63% | 32.37% | -5.06 | 45-26 |
| 1997-04-02 | Atlanta Hawks | W 95-84 | 1609.33 | 1665.17 | 49.48% | 50.52% | +12.55 | 46-26 |
| 1997-04-03 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 93-87 | 1621.88 | 1377.87 | 75.10% | 24.90% | +4.56 | 47-26 |
| 1997-04-05 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-113 | 1626.44 | 1325.15 | 88.44% | 11.56% | +1.23 | 48-26 |
| 1997-04-07 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 110-105 | 1627.67 | 1498.02 | 60.96% | 39.04% | +4.62 | 49-26 |
| 1997-04-09 | Boston Celtics | W 136-111 | 1632.29 | 1234.40 | 93.03% | 6.97% | +2.61 | 50-26 |
| 1997-04-11 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 93-85 | 1634.90 | 1606.74 | 46.54% | 53.46% | +11.33 | 51-26 |
| 1997-04-12 | Washington Bullets | W 99-97 | 1646.23 | 1550.79 | 70.06% | 29.94% | +3.17 | 52-26 |
| 1997-04-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 94-82 | 1649.40 | 1516.17 | 74.41% | 25.59% | +6.64 | 53-26 |
| 1997-04-16 | @ Boston Celtics | W 108-102 | 1656.04 | 1234.10 | 89.36% | 10.64% | +1.95 | 54-26 |
| 1997-04-18 | Toronto Raptors | L 100-108 | 1657.99 | 1381.95 | 86.87% | 13.13% | -18.40 | 54-27 |
| 1997-04-20 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-120 | 1639.59 | 1370.26 | 77.73% | 22.27% | -26.04 | 54-28 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Boston Celtics | W 107-98 | 1720.90 | 1450.56 | 77.83% | 22.17% | +4.98 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-86 | 1725.88 | 1332.90 | 92.84% | 7.16% | +2.89 | 2-0 |
| 1996-11-05 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 96-73 | 1728.77 | 1296.89 | 94.20% | 5.80% | +2.09 | 3-0 |
| 1996-11-06 | @ Miami Heat | W 106-100 | 1730.86 | 1538.14 | 69.19% | 30.81% | +5.65 | 4-0 |
| 1996-11-08 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 98-80 | 1736.51 | 1557.77 | 67.44% | 32.56% | +10.34 | 5-0 |
| 1996-11-09 | Boston Celtics | W 104-92 | 1746.85 | 1425.94 | 89.55% | 10.45% | +2.72 | 6-0 |
| 1996-11-11 | Phoenix Suns | W 97-79 | 1749.57 | 1461.51 | 87.64% | 12.36% | +3.92 | 7-0 |
| 1996-11-13 | Miami Heat | W 103-71 | 1753.49 | 1555.18 | 80.88% | 19.12% | +8.11 | 8-0 |
| 1996-11-15 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 110-87 | 1761.60 | 1501.37 | 76.81% | 23.19% | +8.33 | 9-0 |
| 1996-11-16 | Atlanta Hawks | W 97-69 | 1769.93 | 1555.40 | 82.28% | 17.72% | +7.02 | 10-0 |
| 1996-11-20 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 113-99 | 1776.95 | 1431.36 | 84.41% | 15.59% | +4.37 | 11-0 |
| 1996-11-21 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 110-92 | 1781.32 | 1441.81 | 83.94% | 16.06% | +5.10 | 12-0 |
| 1996-11-23 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-105 | 1786.42 | 1660.56 | 60.44% | 39.56% | -10.12 | 12-1 |
| 1996-11-25 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 88-84 | 1776.30 | 1448.84 | 82.98% | 17.02% | +2.55 | 13-1 |
| 1996-11-29 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 116-97 | 1778.85 | 1374.61 | 88.35% | 11.65% | +3.80 | 14-1 |
| 1996-11-30 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 97-88 | 1782.65 | 1464.02 | 82.25% | 17.75% | +3.99 | 15-1 |
| 1996-12-03 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-104 | 1786.64 | 1437.85 | 84.65% | 15.35% | +1.99 | 16-1 |
| 1996-12-05 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 114-96 | 1788.63 | 1430.82 | 91.37% | 8.63% | +2.74 | 17-1 |
| 1996-12-07 | Miami Heat | L 80-83 | 1791.37 | 1590.15 | 81.14% | 18.86% | -10.52 | 17-2 |
| 1996-12-08 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 89-97 | 1780.85 | 1340.71 | 90.32% | 9.68% | -19.14 | 17-3 |
| 1996-12-11 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 103-86 | 1761.71 | 1393.44 | 91.84% | 8.16% | +2.52 | 18-3 |
| 1996-12-13 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 113-92 | 1764.23 | 1379.38 | 87.16% | 12.84% | +4.41 | 19-3 |
| 1996-12-14 | Charlotte Hornets | W 87-82 | 1768.64 | 1537.24 | 83.65% | 16.35% | +2.74 | 20-3 |
| 1996-12-17 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 129-123 | 1771.38 | 1621.39 | 76.21% | 23.79% | +3.09 | 21-3 |
| 1996-12-19 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 93-72 | 1774.47 | 1541.48 | 73.90% | 26.10% | +8.96 | 22-3 |
| 1996-12-21 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-105 | 1783.43 | 1331.61 | 90.89% | 9.11% | +1.67 | 23-3 |
| 1996-12-23 | New Jersey Nets | W 113-81 | 1785.10 | 1347.61 | 94.37% | 5.63% | +2.38 | 24-3 |
| 1996-12-25 | Detroit Pistons | W 95-83 | 1787.48 | 1637.50 | 76.21% | 23.79% | +6.18 | 25-3 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-108 | 1793.66 | 1578.18 | 71.91% | 28.09% | -12.05 | 25-4 |
| 1996-12-28 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-97 | 1781.61 | 1591.49 | 80.14% | 19.86% | +3.33 | 26-4 |
| 1996-12-30 | Indiana Pacers | W 81-79 | 1784.94 | 1538.00 | 84.84% | 15.16% | +1.61 | 27-4 |
| 1997-01-03 | Orlando Magic | W 110-89 | 1786.55 | 1485.12 | 88.45% | 11.55% | +3.96 | 28-4 |
| 1997-01-06 | Utah Jazz | W 102-89 | 1790.51 | 1667.38 | 73.29% | 26.71% | +7.21 | 29-4 |
| 1997-01-10 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 116-101 | 1797.72 | 1488.53 | 81.45% | 18.55% | +5.39 | 30-4 |
| 1997-01-11 | Houston Rockets | W 110-86 | 1803.11 | 1613.08 | 80.13% | 19.87% | +7.29 | 31-4 |
| 1997-01-14 | Washington Bullets | W 108-107 | 1810.40 | 1550.02 | 85.81% | 14.19% | +1.06 | 32-4 |
| 1997-01-15 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-102 | 1811.46 | 1445.34 | 85.90% | 14.10% | +3.34 | 33-4 |
| 1997-01-17 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 100-73 | 1814.80 | 1494.25 | 89.53% | 10.47% | +4.07 | 34-4 |
| 1997-01-19 | @ Houston Rockets | L 86-102 | 1818.87 | 1629.81 | 68.73% | 31.27% | -20.59 | 34-5 |
| 1997-01-21 | New York Knicks | W 88-87 | 1798.28 | 1604.62 | 80.46% | 19.54% | +1.47 | 35-5 |
| 1997-01-23 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 87-71 | 1799.75 | 1541.57 | 76.60% | 23.40% | +7.01 | 36-5 |
| 1997-01-25 | Toronto Raptors | W 110-98 | 1806.76 | 1367.91 | 94.41% | 5.59% | +1.45 | 37-5 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 111-96 | 1808.21 | 1214.65 | 95.76% | 4.24% | +1.23 | 38-5 |
| 1997-01-30 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 111-93 | 1809.44 | 1417.61 | 87.60% | 12.40% | +3.94 | 39-5 |
| 1997-01-31 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 115-92 | 1813.38 | 1413.99 | 88.06% | 11.94% | +4.29 | 40-5 |
| 1997-02-02 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 91-84 | 1817.67 | 1681.73 | 61.82% | 38.18% | +7.56 | 41-5 |
| 1997-02-04 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 88-84 | 1825.23 | 1547.29 | 78.57% | 21.43% | +3.21 | 42-5 |
| 1997-02-05 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 90-106 | 1828.44 | 1636.95 | 69.03% | 30.97% | -20.68 | 42-6 |
| 1997-02-11 | Charlotte Hornets | W 103-100 | 1807.76 | 1558.38 | 85.02% | 14.98% | +1.94 | 43-6 |
| 1997-02-14 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 89-88 | 1809.70 | 1622.29 | 68.53% | 31.47% | +2.36 | 44-6 |
| 1997-02-16 | Orlando Magic | W 110-89 | 1812.06 | 1536.53 | 86.84% | 13.16% | +4.52 | 45-6 |
| 1997-02-18 | Denver Nuggets | W 134-123 | 1816.58 | 1382.19 | 94.27% | 5.73% | +1.42 | 46-6 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ Washington Bullets | W 103-99 | 1818.00 | 1488.31 | 83.16% | 16.84% | +2.52 | 47-6 |
| 1997-02-22 | Golden State Warriors | W 120-87 | 1820.52 | 1396.64 | 93.94% | 6.06% | +2.61 | 48-6 |
| 1997-02-24 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 116-89 | 1823.13 | 1526.46 | 88.17% | 11.83% | +4.61 | 49-6 |
| 1997-02-27 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 70-73 | 1827.74 | 1561.80 | 77.39% | 22.61% | -10.04 | 49-7 |
| 1997-02-28 | Sacramento Kings | W 126-108 | 1817.70 | 1427.10 | 92.75% | 7.25% | +2.30 | 50-7 |
| 1997-03-03 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-90 | 1820.00 | 1408.87 | 93.51% | 6.49% | +2.06 | 51-7 |
| 1997-03-05 | San Antonio Spurs | W 111-69 | 1822.06 | 1282.88 | 96.78% | 3.22% | +1.57 | 52-7 |
| 1997-03-07 | Indiana Pacers | W 104-96 | 1823.63 | 1542.50 | 87.20% | 12.80% | +2.71 | 53-7 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ New York Knicks | L 93-97 | 1826.34 | 1657.32 | 66.20% | 33.80% | -9.92 | 53-8 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Boston Celtics | W 117-106 | 1816.42 | 1287.88 | 93.95% | 6.05% | +1.50 | 54-8 |
| 1997-03-12 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-104 | 1817.92 | 1317.00 | 92.98% | 7.02% | +1.06 | 55-8 |
| 1997-03-14 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 98-99 | 1818.98 | 1337.04 | 92.23% | 7.77% | -6.91 | 55-9 |
| 1997-03-15 | Atlanta Hawks | W 99-79 | 1812.07 | 1633.18 | 79.09% | 20.91% | +7.00 | 56-9 |
| 1997-03-18 | Seattle Supersonics | W 89-87 | 1819.07 | 1701.85 | 72.62% | 27.38% | +2.05 | 57-9 |
| 1997-03-21 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 117-98 | 1821.12 | 1527.25 | 80.08% | 19.92% | +6.51 | 58-9 |
| 1997-03-22 | Detroit Pistons | W 103-88 | 1827.63 | 1647.94 | 79.17% | 20.83% | +6.04 | 59-9 |
| 1997-03-25 | Dallas Mavericks | W 94-92 | 1833.67 | 1315.30 | 96.39% | 3.61% | +0.38 | 60-9 |
| 1997-03-27 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 96-83 | 1834.05 | 1393.26 | 90.35% | 9.65% | +2.61 | 61-9 |
| 1997-03-29 | New Jersey Nets | W 111-101 | 1836.66 | 1384.70 | 94.80% | 5.20% | +1.23 | 62-9 |
| 1997-04-01 | Boston Celtics | W 111-106 | 1837.89 | 1252.19 | 97.52% | 2.48% | +0.42 | 63-9 |
| 1997-04-03 | @ Washington Bullets | L 102-110 | 1838.31 | 1541.12 | 80.38% | 19.62% | -17.03 | 63-10 |
| 1997-04-04 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 84-71 | 1821.28 | 1500.85 | 89.52% | 10.48% | +2.83 | 64-10 |
| 1997-04-06 | @ Orlando Magic | W 110-94 | 1824.11 | 1543.67 | 78.81% | 21.19% | +6.35 | 65-10 |
| 1997-04-07 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 128-102 | 1830.46 | 1323.93 | 96.14% | 3.86% | +1.47 | 66-10 |
| 1997-04-09 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 86-80 | 1831.93 | 1547.60 | 79.18% | 20.82% | +3.82 | 67-10 |
| 1997-04-10 | @ New York Knicks | W 105-103 | 1835.75 | 1603.86 | 73.77% | 26.23% | +2.78 | 68-10 |
| 1997-04-13 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 91-108 | 1838.53 | 1595.42 | 75.00% | 25.00% | -23.17 | 68-11 |
| 1997-04-14 | Toronto Raptors | W 117-100 | 1815.36 | 1392.79 | 93.90% | 6.10% | +1.89 | 69-11 |
| 1997-04-16 | @ Miami Heat | L 92-102 | 1817.25 | 1690.76 | 60.53% | 39.47% | -14.34 | 69-12 |
| 1997-04-19 | New York Knicks | L 101-103 | 1802.91 | 1616.69 | 79.78% | 20.22% | -8.45 | 69-13 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 90-77 | 1530.33 | 1402.60 | 60.70% | 39.30% | +10.62 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | @ Washington Bullets | W 98-96 | 1540.95 | 1512.97 | 46.52% | 53.48% | +4.00 | 2-0 |
| 1996-11-05 | San Antonio Spurs | L 68-74 | 1544.95 | 1569.57 | 53.96% | 46.04% | -9.90 | 2-1 |
| 1996-11-08 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 88-72 | 1535.05 | 1287.11 | 84.91% | 15.09% | +4.52 | 3-1 |
| 1996-11-10 | Denver Nuggets | W 101-86 | 1539.57 | 1462.68 | 67.77% | 32.23% | +9.35 | 4-1 |
| 1996-11-12 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 83-87 | 1548.92 | 1560.18 | 40.96% | 59.04% | -6.14 | 4-2 |
| 1996-11-13 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 81-70 | 1542.78 | 1547.27 | 56.83% | 43.17% | +10.73 | 5-2 |
| 1996-11-15 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-89 | 1553.51 | 1363.27 | 68.88% | 31.12% | +9.32 | 6-2 |
| 1996-11-16 | Detroit Pistons | L 98-102 | 1562.83 | 1571.15 | 56.29% | 43.71% | -8.43 | 6-3 |
| 1996-11-19 | Atlanta Hawks | W 73-63 | 1554.40 | 1548.38 | 58.30% | 41.70% | +9.88 | 7-3 |
| 1996-11-21 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 89-81 | 1564.28 | 1343.68 | 72.50% | 27.50% | +5.82 | 8-3 |
| 1996-11-24 | Sacramento Kings | W 103-74 | 1570.10 | 1428.77 | 75.29% | 24.71% | +9.97 | 9-3 |
| 1996-11-27 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 75-92 | 1580.07 | 1427.18 | 64.09% | 35.91% | -19.79 | 9-4 |
| 1996-11-30 | Orlando Magic | L 82-86 | 1560.28 | 1579.08 | 54.79% | 45.21% | -8.21 | 9-5 |
| 1996-12-03 | Toronto Raptors | W 93-74 | 1552.07 | 1346.72 | 81.50% | 18.50% | +6.04 | 10-5 |
| 1996-12-04 | @ Orlando Magic | W 84-57 | 1558.11 | 1576.60 | 39.96% | 60.04% | +23.37 | 11-5 |
| 1996-12-06 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 81-93 | 1581.48 | 1594.02 | 40.79% | 59.21% | -10.59 | 11-6 |
| 1996-12-08 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 90-69 | 1570.89 | 1422.15 | 76.08% | 23.92% | +8.21 | 12-6 |
| 1996-12-10 | Miami Heat | L 74-76 | 1579.10 | 1600.68 | 54.40% | 45.60% | -5.76 | 12-7 |
| 1996-12-11 | @ Washington Bullets | L 95-106 | 1573.34 | 1466.75 | 57.76% | 42.24% | -14.35 | 12-8 |
| 1996-12-13 | Golden State Warriors | W 101-87 | 1558.99 | 1447.35 | 71.98% | 28.02% | +7.86 | 13-8 |
| 1996-12-14 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-93 | 1566.85 | 1398.33 | 66.14% | 33.86% | +7.17 | 14-8 |
| 1996-12-18 | New Jersey Nets | W 99-81 | 1574.02 | 1353.88 | 82.75% | 17.25% | +5.48 | 15-8 |
| 1996-12-20 | Toronto Raptors | W 91-82 | 1579.50 | 1362.70 | 82.47% | 17.53% | +3.94 | 16-8 |
| 1996-12-22 | Utah Jazz | W 100-94 | 1583.44 | 1716.92 | 38.52% | 61.48% | +11.28 | 17-8 |
| 1996-12-23 | @ Orlando Magic | L 84-89 | 1594.72 | 1497.44 | 56.45% | 43.55% | -9.45 | 17-9 |
| 1996-12-27 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 94-86 | 1585.27 | 1484.98 | 70.64% | 29.36% | +6.22 | 18-9 |
| 1996-12-28 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 97-102 | 1591.49 | 1781.61 | 19.86% | 80.14% | -3.33 | 18-10 |
| 1996-12-30 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-96 | 1588.16 | 1428.16 | 77.24% | 22.76% | +5.91 | 19-10 |
| 1997-01-02 | Phoenix Suns | W 103-94 | 1594.07 | 1477.99 | 72.49% | 27.51% | +6.18 | 20-10 |
| 1997-01-04 | Indiana Pacers | W 99-91 | 1600.25 | 1545.52 | 64.92% | 35.08% | +7.43 | 21-10 |
| 1997-01-07 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 90-95 | 1607.68 | 1538.09 | 52.50% | 47.50% | -8.79 | 21-11 |
| 1997-01-08 | Houston Rockets | L 78-81 | 1598.89 | 1598.73 | 57.48% | 42.52% | -7.46 | 21-12 |
| 1997-01-11 | Washington Bullets | L 85-98 | 1591.43 | 1536.71 | 64.92% | 35.08% | -17.53 | 21-13 |
| 1997-01-13 | Atlanta Hawks | L 79-93 | 1573.90 | 1605.24 | 53.00% | 47.00% | -14.85 | 21-14 |
| 1997-01-16 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 87-88 | 1559.05 | 1347.34 | 71.46% | 28.54% | -3.79 | 21-15 |
| 1997-01-17 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 84-96 | 1555.26 | 1672.18 | 27.42% | 72.58% | -7.11 | 21-16 |
| 1997-01-19 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-102 | 1548.15 | 1421.02 | 60.62% | 39.38% | +4.66 | 22-16 |
| 1997-01-20 | @ Utah Jazz | L 74-94 | 1552.81 | 1619.13 | 33.57% | 66.43% | -11.24 | 22-17 |
| 1997-01-23 | Chicago Bulls | L 71-87 | 1541.57 | 1799.75 | 23.40% | 76.60% | -7.02 | 22-18 |
| 1997-01-25 | Charlotte Hornets | W 106-73 | 1534.55 | 1551.05 | 55.12% | 44.88% | +19.31 | 23-18 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 84-62 | 1553.86 | 1325.97 | 73.33% | 26.67% | +9.37 | 24-18 |
| 1997-01-29 | New York Knicks | L 65-75 | 1563.23 | 1610.51 | 50.71% | 49.29% | -12.01 | 24-19 |
| 1997-02-01 | Miami Heat | L 66-71 | 1551.22 | 1643.51 | 44.26% | 55.74% | -7.41 | 24-20 |
| 1997-02-02 | @ Miami Heat | L 76-80 | 1543.81 | 1650.93 | 28.55% | 71.45% | -4.28 | 24-21 |
| 1997-02-04 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 79-78 | 1539.53 | 1458.69 | 54.11% | 45.89% | +3.44 | 25-21 |
| 1997-02-05 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 84-89 | 1542.97 | 1394.28 | 63.54% | 36.46% | -10.64 | 25-22 |
| 1997-02-11 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-94 | 1532.33 | 1305.44 | 83.30% | 16.70% | +4.15 | 26-22 |
| 1997-02-12 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 83-75 | 1536.48 | 1555.32 | 39.91% | 60.09% | +12.73 | 27-22 |
| 1997-02-17 | New Jersey Nets | W 108-101 | 1549.21 | 1352.47 | 80.74% | 19.26% | +3.82 | 28-22 |
| 1997-02-19 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 103-84 | 1553.03 | 1658.64 | 28.73% | 71.27% | +23.26 | 29-22 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 88-94 | 1576.29 | 1464.18 | 58.54% | 41.46% | -10.74 | 29-23 |
| 1997-02-23 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 91-84 | 1565.55 | 1218.33 | 84.53% | 15.47% | +3.07 | 30-23 |
| 1997-02-25 | Seattle Supersonics | L 66-72 | 1568.62 | 1711.83 | 37.20% | 62.80% | -6.82 | 30-24 |
| 1997-02-27 | Chicago Bulls | W 73-70 | 1561.80 | 1827.74 | 22.61% | 77.39% | +10.04 | 31-24 |
| 1997-03-01 | Boston Celtics | W 99-81 | 1571.84 | 1293.01 | 87.05% | 12.95% | +4.11 | 32-24 |
| 1997-03-02 | @ New York Knicks | L 82-90 | 1575.95 | 1638.98 | 34.00% | 66.00% | -7.20 | 32-25 |
| 1997-03-04 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 88-93 | 1568.75 | 1626.55 | 34.67% | 65.33% | -5.81 | 32-26 |
| 1997-03-05 | Indiana Pacers | W 85-78 | 1562.94 | 1550.59 | 59.19% | 40.81% | +8.09 | 33-26 |
| 1997-03-08 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 82-90 | 1571.03 | 1399.86 | 78.35% | 21.65% | -16.60 | 33-27 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 88-85 | 1554.43 | 1432.31 | 59.93% | 40.07% | +5.20 | 34-27 |
| 1997-03-13 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 95-101 | 1559.63 | 1391.23 | 66.12% | 33.88% | -8.58 | 34-28 |
| 1997-03-14 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 73-96 | 1551.05 | 1582.78 | 38.15% | 61.85% | -13.70 | 34-29 |
| 1997-03-17 | Detroit Pistons | W 85-82 | 1537.35 | 1659.08 | 40.13% | 59.87% | +7.77 | 35-29 |
| 1997-03-19 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 72-90 | 1545.12 | 1600.20 | 35.03% | 64.97% | -11.14 | 35-30 |
| 1997-03-20 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 76-89 | 1533.98 | 1600.51 | 47.94% | 52.06% | -12.94 | 35-31 |
| 1997-03-22 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 75-72 | 1521.04 | 1319.16 | 70.30% | 29.70% | +3.85 | 36-31 |
| 1997-03-25 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 59-64 | 1524.89 | 1271.49 | 76.10% | 23.90% | -12.75 | 36-32 |
| 1997-03-27 | @ Houston Rockets | L 89-107 | 1512.14 | 1608.07 | 29.88% | 70.12% | -9.49 | 36-33 |
| 1997-03-28 | @ Miami Heat | L 79-83 | 1502.65 | 1689.94 | 20.12% | 79.88% | -3.02 | 36-34 |
| 1997-03-30 | Dallas Mavericks | W 84-80 | 1499.63 | 1304.13 | 80.63% | 19.37% | +2.91 | 37-34 |
| 1997-04-01 | New York Knicks | L 88-94 | 1502.54 | 1626.94 | 39.76% | 60.24% | -7.30 | 37-35 |
| 1997-04-02 | @ Boston Celtics | W 96-87 | 1495.24 | 1251.77 | 75.04% | 24.96% | +5.61 | 38-35 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 71-84 | 1500.85 | 1821.28 | 10.48% | 89.52% | -2.83 | 38-36 |
| 1997-04-07 | Charlotte Hornets | L 105-110 | 1498.02 | 1627.67 | 39.04% | 60.96% | -4.62 | 38-37 |
| 1997-04-08 | @ New York Knicks | W 93-73 | 1493.40 | 1628.87 | 25.34% | 74.66% | +25.00 | 39-37 |
| 1997-04-11 | @ Boston Celtics | L 101-103 | 1518.40 | 1231.79 | 79.40% | 20.60% | -5.94 | 39-38 |
| 1997-04-12 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-118 | 1512.46 | 1309.68 | 81.27% | 18.73% | +3.71 | 40-38 |
| 1997-04-14 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 82-94 | 1516.17 | 1649.40 | 25.59% | 74.41% | -6.64 | 40-39 |
| 1997-04-16 | Orlando Magic | W 78-63 | 1509.53 | 1579.77 | 47.41% | 52.59% | +15.25 | 41-39 |
| 1997-04-18 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 82-75 | 1524.78 | 1610.74 | 31.10% | 68.90% | +13.66 | 42-39 |
| 1997-04-20 | Washington Bullets | L 81-85 | 1538.44 | 1577.88 | 51.84% | 48.16% | -7.77 | 42-40 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 92-91 | 1403.39 | 1458.05 | 35.09% | 64.91% | +4.86 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | Sacramento Kings | L 94-107 | 1408.25 | 1450.83 | 51.39% | 48.61% | -13.87 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-05 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-100 | 1394.38 | 1337.06 | 50.73% | 49.27% | -7.60 | 1-2 |
| 1996-11-06 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 84-103 | 1386.78 | 1550.46 | 22.39% | 77.61% | -7.32 | 1-3 |
| 1996-11-09 | Miami Heat | L 84-91 | 1379.46 | 1540.18 | 34.87% | 65.13% | -6.91 | 1-4 |
| 1996-11-12 | Indiana Pacers | W 103-82 | 1372.55 | 1541.41 | 33.82% | 66.18% | +22.72 | 2-4 |
| 1996-11-14 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 90-100 | 1395.27 | 1418.45 | 39.32% | 60.68% | -9.31 | 2-5 |
| 1996-11-16 | Utah Jazz | L 87-88 | 1385.96 | 1640.63 | 23.77% | 76.23% | -1.78 | 2-6 |
| 1996-11-19 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-100 | 1384.18 | 1417.26 | 37.97% | 62.03% | -4.93 | 2-7 |
| 1996-11-21 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-94 | 1379.25 | 1467.68 | 44.81% | 55.19% | +13.71 | 3-7 |
| 1996-11-23 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 91-114 | 1392.96 | 1370.36 | 45.75% | 54.25% | -16.43 | 3-8 |
| 1996-11-24 | @ Boston Celtics | L 91-105 | 1376.53 | 1405.09 | 38.58% | 61.42% | -10.81 | 3-9 |
| 1996-11-26 | San Antonio Spurs | W 105-101 | 1365.72 | 1483.95 | 40.61% | 59.39% | +8.89 | 4-9 |
| 1996-11-29 | Chicago Bulls | L 97-116 | 1374.61 | 1778.85 | 11.65% | 88.35% | -3.80 | 4-10 |
| 1996-12-02 | @ Orlando Magic | W 108-102 | 1370.81 | 1587.29 | 17.56% | 82.44% | +10.70 | 5-10 |
| 1996-12-04 | @ Miami Heat | L 79-101 | 1381.51 | 1605.85 | 16.91% | 83.09% | -5.94 | 5-11 |
| 1996-12-05 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-102 | 1375.57 | 1376.88 | 57.27% | 42.73% | +6.40 | 6-11 |
| 1996-12-07 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 96-85 | 1381.97 | 1276.78 | 71.22% | 28.78% | +7.15 | 7-11 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 100-95 | 1389.12 | 1413.94 | 39.09% | 60.91% | +10.20 | 8-11 |
| 1996-12-12 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 86-93 | 1399.32 | 1414.57 | 40.41% | 59.59% | -8.01 | 8-12 |
| 1996-12-14 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-106 | 1391.31 | 1408.63 | 40.12% | 59.88% | -3.01 | 8-13 |
| 1996-12-17 | Atlanta Hawks | L 73-109 | 1388.30 | 1576.17 | 31.41% | 68.59% | -14.11 | 8-14 |
| 1996-12-19 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 105-98 | 1374.19 | 1267.63 | 57.76% | 42.24% | +8.37 | 9-14 |
| 1996-12-20 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 77-107 | 1382.56 | 1541.46 | 22.88% | 77.12% | -9.39 | 9-15 |
| 1996-12-22 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 79-93 | 1373.17 | 1654.30 | 12.80% | 87.20% | -3.58 | 9-16 |
| 1996-12-26 | Golden State Warriors | L 108-113 | 1369.59 | 1442.10 | 47.08% | 52.92% | -7.89 | 9-17 |
| 1996-12-28 | Seattle Supersonics | W 95-90 | 1361.70 | 1661.59 | 19.38% | 80.62% | +13.50 | 10-17 |
| 1997-01-02 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 97-107 | 1375.20 | 1535.65 | 22.72% | 77.28% | -5.38 | 10-18 |
| 1997-01-04 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-110 | 1369.82 | 1557.49 | 31.44% | 68.56% | -5.77 | 10-19 |
| 1997-01-07 | @ New York Knicks | L 72-102 | 1364.05 | 1593.11 | 16.53% | 83.47% | -6.78 | 10-20 |
| 1997-01-08 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-93 | 1357.27 | 1330.92 | 46.28% | 53.72% | +17.07 | 11-20 |
| 1997-01-11 | Denver Nuggets | W 104-99 | 1374.34 | 1362.92 | 59.06% | 40.94% | +6.86 | 12-20 |
| 1997-01-13 | Phoenix Suns | L 98-105 | 1381.20 | 1460.90 | 46.05% | 53.95% | -9.13 | 12-21 |
| 1997-01-15 | Orlando Magic | L 66-78 | 1372.07 | 1494.91 | 39.98% | 60.02% | -10.37 | 12-22 |
| 1997-01-17 | Houston Rockets | L 78-88 | 1361.70 | 1624.38 | 22.94% | 77.06% | -5.43 | 12-23 |
| 1997-01-18 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 107-104 | 1356.27 | 1351.13 | 43.27% | 56.73% | +7.36 | 13-23 |
| 1997-01-20 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-109 | 1363.63 | 1629.00 | 13.85% | 86.15% | -3.28 | 13-24 |
| 1997-01-21 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 93-105 | 1360.35 | 1421.66 | 34.22% | 65.78% | -8.88 | 13-25 |
| 1997-01-24 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 87-97 | 1351.47 | 1375.65 | 39.18% | 60.82% | -9.28 | 13-26 |
| 1997-01-25 | New Jersey Nets | W 92-81 | 1342.19 | 1336.33 | 58.28% | 41.72% | +10.36 | 14-26 |
| 1997-01-28 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 83-102 | 1352.55 | 1642.53 | 20.28% | 79.72% | -6.62 | 14-27 |
| 1997-01-30 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 82-92 | 1345.93 | 1444.68 | 43.34% | 56.66% | -10.27 | 14-28 |
| 1997-02-01 | Utah Jazz | W 100-97 | 1335.66 | 1658.54 | 17.39% | 82.61% | +10.72 | 15-28 |
| 1997-02-04 | Sacramento Kings | W 104-96 | 1346.38 | 1432.06 | 45.20% | 54.80% | +11.61 | 16-28 |
| 1997-02-11 | San Antonio Spurs | L 97-111 | 1357.99 | 1338.25 | 60.21% | 39.79% | -16.87 | 16-29 |
| 1997-02-13 | Golden State Warriors | L 99-107 | 1341.12 | 1389.68 | 50.53% | 49.47% | -10.71 | 16-30 |
| 1997-02-15 | @ Utah Jazz | L 84-99 | 1330.41 | 1684.39 | 8.80% | 91.20% | -2.55 | 16-31 |
| 1997-02-17 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 100-95 | 1327.86 | 1233.54 | 56.03% | 43.97% | +7.36 | 17-31 |
| 1997-02-18 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 69-87 | 1335.22 | 1438.77 | 28.97% | 71.03% | -9.20 | 17-32 |
| 1997-02-20 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-101 | 1326.02 | 1463.56 | 37.96% | 62.04% | -4.02 | 17-33 |
| 1997-02-22 | Toronto Raptors | L 92-99 | 1322.00 | 1397.55 | 46.65% | 53.35% | -9.25 | 17-34 |
| 1997-02-23 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 88-86 | 1312.75 | 1474.92 | 22.55% | 77.45% | +8.21 | 18-34 |
| 1997-02-25 | Charlotte Hornets | W 86-84 | 1320.96 | 1588.36 | 22.47% | 77.53% | +8.21 | 19-34 |
| 1997-02-27 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 105-107 | 1329.17 | 1487.26 | 35.22% | 64.78% | -2.64 | 19-35 |
| 1997-03-01 | @ Houston Rockets | L 80-89 | 1326.53 | 1576.35 | 14.95% | 85.05% | -3.36 | 19-36 |
| 1997-03-02 | Phoenix Suns | L 108-109 | 1323.17 | 1471.42 | 36.52% | 63.48% | -1.93 | 19-37 |
| 1997-03-04 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 92-102 | 1321.24 | 1605.84 | 20.79% | 79.21% | -4.93 | 19-38 |
| 1997-03-05 | @ Utah Jazz | L 65-96 | 1316.31 | 1687.57 | 8.03% | 91.97% | -3.35 | 19-39 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 69-80 | 1312.96 | 1560.87 | 15.09% | 84.91% | -3.75 | 19-40 |
| 1997-03-09 | Houston Rockets | L 83-88 | 1309.21 | 1611.15 | 19.19% | 80.81% | -3.21 | 19-41 |
| 1997-03-11 | New York Knicks | W 91-83 | 1306.00 | 1667.24 | 14.44% | 85.56% | +18.13 | 20-41 |
| 1997-03-13 | Boston Celtics | W 109-107 | 1324.13 | 1286.37 | 62.67% | 37.33% | +3.95 | 21-41 |
| 1997-03-15 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 76-101 | 1328.08 | 1500.31 | 21.55% | 78.45% | -8.07 | 21-42 |
| 1997-03-16 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 89-88 | 1320.01 | 1414.82 | 30.02% | 69.98% | +5.24 | 22-42 |
| 1997-03-18 | Washington Bullets | L 85-86 | 1325.25 | 1507.77 | 32.08% | 67.92% | -2.40 | 22-43 |
| 1997-03-21 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 72-93 | 1322.85 | 1638.18 | 10.76% | 89.24% | -3.69 | 22-44 |
| 1997-03-22 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 72-75 | 1319.16 | 1521.04 | 29.70% | 70.30% | -3.86 | 22-45 |
| 1997-03-25 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-94 | 1315.30 | 1833.67 | 3.61% | 96.39% | -0.38 | 22-46 |
| 1997-03-26 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 80-104 | 1314.92 | 1532.22 | 17.49% | 82.51% | -6.42 | 22-47 |
| 1997-03-29 | @ Washington Bullets | L 87-94 | 1308.50 | 1527.82 | 22.05% | 77.95% | -4.37 | 22-48 |
| 1997-03-30 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 80-84 | 1304.13 | 1499.63 | 19.37% | 80.63% | -2.90 | 22-49 |
| 1997-04-01 | Detroit Pistons | L 82-100 | 1301.23 | 1624.93 | 17.32% | 82.68% | -5.50 | 22-50 |
| 1997-04-03 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 90-106 | 1295.73 | 1381.03 | 31.18% | 68.82% | -9.35 | 22-51 |
| 1997-04-05 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 84-103 | 1286.38 | 1702.37 | 6.33% | 93.67% | -2.06 | 22-52 |
| 1997-04-06 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 80-87 | 1284.32 | 1599.68 | 10.76% | 89.24% | -2.13 | 22-53 |
| 1997-04-08 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 87-82 | 1282.19 | 1594.43 | 18.29% | 81.71% | +13.68 | 23-53 |
| 1997-04-10 | Seattle Supersonics | L 82-90 | 1295.87 | 1682.84 | 12.71% | 87.29% | -2.69 | 23-54 |
| 1997-04-12 | Vancouver Grizzlies | L 85-96 | 1293.18 | 1167.00 | 73.63% | 26.37% | -18.29 | 23-55 |
| 1997-04-14 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 93-99 | 1274.89 | 1456.46 | 32.20% | 67.80% | -5.91 | 23-56 |
| 1997-04-16 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 92-77 | 1268.98 | 1470.66 | 18.82% | 81.18% | +23.55 | 24-56 |
| 1997-04-18 | @ Houston Rockets | L 102-112 | 1292.53 | 1649.87 | 8.65% | 91.35% | -1.45 | 24-57 |
| 1997-04-19 | Denver Nuggets | L 95-100 | 1291.08 | 1261.76 | 61.52% | 38.48% | -10.30 | 24-58 |
| 1996-11-01 | Dallas Mavericks | L 91-92 | 1458.05 | 1403.39 | 64.91% | 35.09% | -4.86 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-03 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 88-79 | 1453.19 | 1586.28 | 25.60% | 74.40% | +16.71 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-05 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 78-82 | 1469.90 | 1437.49 | 61.94% | 38.06% | -9.28 | 1-2 |
| 1996-11-07 | Houston Rockets | L 108-110 | 1460.62 | 1571.67 | 41.61% | 58.39% | -3.11 | 1-3 |
| 1996-11-08 | Golden State Warriors | W 94-91 | 1457.51 | 1438.47 | 60.11% | 39.89% | +5.17 | 2-3 |
| 1996-11-10 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 86-101 | 1462.68 | 1539.57 | 32.23% | 67.77% | -9.35 | 2-4 |
| 1996-11-11 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 104-93 | 1453.33 | 1350.36 | 57.25% | 42.75% | +10.62 | 3-4 |
| 1996-11-13 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 94-95 | 1463.95 | 1561.14 | 29.73% | 70.27% | -1.57 | 3-5 |
| 1996-11-15 | @ Boston Celtics | W 82-80 | 1462.38 | 1443.18 | 45.26% | 54.74% | +5.79 | 4-5 |
| 1996-11-16 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-106 | 1468.17 | 1362.62 | 57.62% | 42.38% | -11.41 | 4-6 |
| 1996-11-19 | Miami Heat | L 86-104 | 1456.76 | 1529.61 | 47.03% | 52.97% | -14.95 | 4-7 |
| 1996-11-21 | Chicago Bulls | L 92-110 | 1441.81 | 1781.32 | 16.06% | 83.94% | -5.10 | 4-8 |
| 1996-11-23 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 65-105 | 1436.71 | 1555.18 | 27.24% | 72.76% | -12.90 | 4-9 |
| 1996-11-26 | Phoenix Suns | W 117-108 | 1423.81 | 1416.77 | 58.45% | 41.55% | +9.33 | 5-9 |
| 1996-11-27 | @ Utah Jazz | L 103-107 | 1433.14 | 1674.46 | 15.58% | 84.42% | -2.33 | 5-10 |
| 1996-11-29 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-108 | 1430.81 | 1406.74 | 60.81% | 39.19% | -10.19 | 5-11 |
| 1996-12-01 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-104 | 1420.62 | 1595.27 | 21.32% | 78.68% | -4.51 | 5-12 |
| 1996-12-03 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 99-114 | 1416.11 | 1447.47 | 38.20% | 61.80% | -11.08 | 5-13 |
| 1996-12-05 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-115 | 1405.03 | 1553.12 | 36.54% | 63.46% | -9.08 | 5-14 |
| 1996-12-07 | Utah Jazz | L 91-104 | 1395.95 | 1712.32 | 17.94% | 82.06% | -4.84 | 5-15 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 88-89 | 1391.11 | 1568.11 | 21.09% | 78.91% | -1.58 | 5-16 |
| 1996-12-11 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 97-101 | 1389.53 | 1528.78 | 24.93% | 75.07% | -3.74 | 5-17 |
| 1996-12-13 | @ Washington Bullets | L 104-108 | 1385.79 | 1481.09 | 29.96% | 70.04% | -4.49 | 5-18 |
| 1996-12-14 | @ New York Knicks | L 82-89 | 1381.30 | 1574.96 | 19.54% | 80.46% | -3.87 | 5-19 |
| 1996-12-18 | Sacramento Kings | W 95-79 | 1377.43 | 1401.47 | 54.05% | 45.95% | +13.77 | 6-19 |
| 1996-12-20 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 108-93 | 1391.20 | 1259.26 | 74.27% | 25.73% | +7.46 | 7-19 |
| 1996-12-23 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 112-109 | 1398.66 | 1483.17 | 31.28% | 68.72% | +6.31 | 8-19 |
| 1996-12-26 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 89-118 | 1404.97 | 1329.94 | 67.54% | 32.46% | -27.24 | 8-20 |
| 1996-12-28 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 96-103 | 1377.73 | 1423.07 | 36.32% | 63.68% | -5.09 | 8-21 |
| 1996-12-30 | Boston Celtics | L 102-104 | 1372.64 | 1353.34 | 60.15% | 39.85% | -6.37 | 8-22 |
| 1997-01-03 | San Antonio Spurs | L 91-93 | 1366.27 | 1441.70 | 46.66% | 53.34% | -4.95 | 8-23 |
| 1997-01-07 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 109-96 | 1361.32 | 1417.88 | 34.84% | 65.16% | +17.60 | 9-23 |
| 1997-01-08 | Seattle Supersonics | L 99-109 | 1378.92 | 1654.25 | 21.68% | 78.32% | -5.13 | 9-24 |
| 1997-01-10 | Indiana Pacers | L 89-108 | 1373.79 | 1546.89 | 33.27% | 66.73% | -10.87 | 9-25 |
| 1997-01-11 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 99-104 | 1362.92 | 1374.34 | 40.94% | 59.06% | -6.86 | 9-26 |
| 1997-01-13 | Charlotte Hornets | L 100-102 | 1356.06 | 1523.26 | 34.03% | 65.97% | -2.54 | 9-27 |
| 1997-01-14 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 101-110 | 1353.52 | 1470.03 | 27.46% | 72.54% | -6.18 | 9-28 |
| 1997-01-16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 88-87 | 1347.34 | 1559.05 | 28.54% | 71.46% | +3.79 | 10-28 |
| 1997-01-18 | Dallas Mavericks | L 104-107 | 1351.13 | 1356.27 | 56.73% | 43.27% | -7.36 | 10-29 |
| 1997-01-20 | New Jersey Nets | W 132-123 | 1343.77 | 1333.83 | 58.85% | 41.15% | +9.25 | 11-29 |
| 1997-01-22 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 94-84 | 1353.02 | 1240.70 | 72.05% | 27.95% | +6.62 | 12-29 |
| 1997-01-24 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-114 | 1359.64 | 1418.22 | 34.57% | 65.43% | -4.49 | 12-30 |
| 1997-01-25 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 83-82 | 1355.15 | 1224.87 | 61.05% | 38.95% | +2.92 | 13-30 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ Utah Jazz | L 99-114 | 1358.07 | 1647.07 | 12.30% | 87.70% | -3.57 | 13-31 |
| 1997-01-30 | @ Houston Rockets | W 113-109 | 1354.50 | 1634.97 | 12.84% | 87.16% | +13.06 | 14-31 |
| 1997-02-01 | Sacramento Kings | L 107-113 | 1367.56 | 1413.67 | 50.88% | 49.12% | -9.34 | 14-32 |
| 1997-02-02 | Atlanta Hawks | W 115-104 | 1358.22 | 1648.82 | 20.23% | 79.77% | +19.82 | 15-32 |
| 1997-02-05 | Washington Bullets | W 106-104 | 1378.04 | 1519.32 | 37.46% | 62.54% | +6.62 | 16-32 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 81-108 | 1384.66 | 1665.21 | 12.84% | 87.16% | -4.99 | 16-33 |
| 1997-02-13 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 117-132 | 1379.67 | 1666.68 | 20.56% | 79.44% | -5.97 | 16-34 |
| 1997-02-15 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 87-92 | 1373.70 | 1462.57 | 30.74% | 69.26% | -5.15 | 16-35 |
| 1997-02-16 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-97 | 1368.55 | 1295.42 | 53.01% | 46.99% | +13.64 | 17-35 |
| 1997-02-18 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 123-134 | 1382.19 | 1816.58 | 5.73% | 94.27% | -1.43 | 17-36 |
| 1997-02-20 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 68-92 | 1380.76 | 1521.87 | 24.73% | 75.27% | -9.07 | 17-37 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ Orlando Magic | L 86-99 | 1371.69 | 1532.50 | 22.68% | 77.32% | -6.13 | 17-38 |
| 1997-02-23 | @ Miami Heat | L 86-95 | 1365.56 | 1678.92 | 10.87% | 89.13% | -2.44 | 17-39 |
| 1997-02-25 | Toronto Raptors | L 122-124 | 1363.12 | 1406.80 | 51.23% | 48.77% | -3.84 | 17-40 |
| 1997-02-28 | New York Knicks | L 108-112 | 1359.28 | 1636.71 | 21.48% | 78.52% | -2.27 | 17-41 |
| 1997-03-02 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-107 | 1357.01 | 1448.64 | 44.35% | 55.65% | +4.17 | 18-41 |
| 1997-03-05 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 100-105 | 1361.18 | 1447.39 | 31.07% | 68.93% | -5.21 | 18-42 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 83-96 | 1355.97 | 1473.93 | 27.30% | 72.70% | -7.37 | 18-43 |
| 1997-03-11 | Orlando Magic | L 91-96 | 1348.60 | 1556.37 | 29.00% | 71.00% | -4.86 | 18-44 |
| 1997-03-13 | Detroit Pistons | L 82-102 | 1343.74 | 1646.11 | 19.16% | 80.84% | -6.41 | 18-45 |
| 1997-03-15 | San Antonio Spurs | W 121-105 | 1337.33 | 1306.66 | 61.71% | 38.29% | +11.47 | 19-45 |
| 1997-03-17 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 94-113 | 1348.80 | 1592.36 | 24.95% | 75.05% | -8.14 | 19-46 |
| 1997-03-20 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 97-123 | 1340.66 | 1699.80 | 8.56% | 91.44% | -3.27 | 19-47 |
| 1997-03-21 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 101-108 | 1337.39 | 1178.63 | 64.87% | 35.13% | -12.86 | 19-48 |
| 1997-03-23 | Utah Jazz | L 103-120 | 1324.53 | 1733.61 | 11.36% | 88.64% | -3.51 | 19-49 |
| 1997-03-26 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-102 | 1321.02 | 1437.89 | 40.80% | 59.20% | -4.32 | 19-50 |
| 1997-03-29 | @ Houston Rockets | L 105-120 | 1316.70 | 1617.57 | 11.58% | 88.42% | -3.36 | 19-51 |
| 1997-03-30 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-97 | 1313.34 | 1378.58 | 48.13% | 51.87% | +5.49 | 20-51 |
| 1997-04-01 | Houston Rockets | L 99-116 | 1318.83 | 1620.93 | 19.18% | 80.82% | -5.92 | 20-52 |
| 1997-04-02 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 85-110 | 1312.91 | 1617.82 | 11.35% | 88.65% | -4.25 | 20-53 |
| 1997-04-04 | Phoenix Suns | L 113-122 | 1308.66 | 1557.37 | 24.40% | 75.60% | -5.48 | 20-54 |
| 1997-04-07 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-110 | 1303.18 | 1590.67 | 20.52% | 79.48% | -3.76 | 20-55 |
| 1997-04-08 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 90-96 | 1299.42 | 1301.25 | 42.28% | 57.72% | -7.76 | 20-56 |
| 1997-04-10 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 107-109 | 1291.66 | 1385.22 | 30.17% | 69.83% | -2.26 | 20-57 |
| 1997-04-12 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 94-116 | 1289.40 | 1446.33 | 28.84% | 71.16% | -10.13 | 20-58 |
| 1997-04-14 | Golden State Warriors | L 93-103 | 1279.27 | 1371.30 | 44.29% | 55.71% | -10.49 | 20-59 |
| 1997-04-16 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 63-107 | 1268.78 | 1587.55 | 10.57% | 89.43% | -5.25 | 20-60 |
| 1997-04-17 | Seattle Supersonics | L 104-108 | 1263.53 | 1665.81 | 11.76% | 88.24% | -1.77 | 20-61 |
| 1997-04-19 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 100-95 | 1261.76 | 1291.08 | 38.48% | 61.52% | +10.31 | 21-61 |
| 1996-11-01 | Indiana Pacers | W 95-89 | 1523.68 | 1567.60 | 51.19% | 48.81% | +8.95 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 90-78 | 1532.63 | 1531.70 | 42.67% | 57.33% | +14.88 | 2-0 |
| 1996-11-05 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 83-81 | 1547.51 | 1330.01 | 72.14% | 27.86% | +2.95 | 3-0 |
| 1996-11-06 | Dallas Mavericks | W 103-84 | 1550.46 | 1386.78 | 77.61% | 22.39% | +7.31 | 4-0 |
| 1996-11-08 | Chicago Bulls | L 80-98 | 1557.77 | 1736.51 | 32.56% | 67.44% | -10.34 | 4-1 |
| 1996-11-12 | @ Washington Bullets | W 92-79 | 1547.43 | 1500.64 | 49.22% | 50.78% | +13.71 | 5-1 |
| 1996-11-13 | Denver Nuggets | W 95-94 | 1561.14 | 1463.95 | 70.27% | 29.73% | +1.57 | 6-1 |
| 1996-11-15 | Washington Bullets | W 95-84 | 1562.71 | 1499.26 | 66.06% | 33.94% | +8.44 | 7-1 |
| 1996-11-16 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-98 | 1571.15 | 1562.83 | 43.71% | 56.29% | +8.43 | 8-1 |
| 1996-11-20 | @ Boston Celtics | W 108-83 | 1579.58 | 1427.51 | 63.99% | 36.01% | +13.48 | 9-1 |
| 1996-11-21 | New Jersey Nets | W 96-88 | 1593.06 | 1374.04 | 82.66% | 17.34% | +3.68 | 10-1 |
| 1996-11-23 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 85-93 | 1596.74 | 1511.86 | 54.69% | 45.31% | -11.59 | 10-2 |
| 1996-11-27 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 87-78 | 1585.15 | 1274.26 | 89.00% | 11.00% | +2.48 | 11-2 |
| 1996-11-29 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 76-84 | 1587.63 | 1582.95 | 58.12% | 41.88% | -12.32 | 11-3 |
| 1996-12-01 | Sacramento Kings | W 95-66 | 1575.31 | 1412.57 | 77.51% | 22.49% | +9.08 | 12-3 |
| 1996-12-04 | Atlanta Hawks | W 100-90 | 1584.39 | 1570.96 | 59.34% | 40.66% | +9.63 | 13-3 |
| 1996-12-06 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 93-81 | 1594.02 | 1581.48 | 59.21% | 40.79% | +10.58 | 14-3 |
| 1996-12-07 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 95-69 | 1604.60 | 1370.93 | 73.97% | 26.03% | +9.94 | 15-3 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 93-85 | 1614.54 | 1459.52 | 64.38% | 35.62% | +7.55 | 16-3 |
| 1996-12-12 | @ Houston Rockets | L 96-115 | 1622.09 | 1623.63 | 42.32% | 57.68% | -13.82 | 16-4 |
| 1996-12-15 | Boston Celtics | W 99-89 | 1608.27 | 1397.86 | 81.93% | 18.07% | +4.28 | 17-4 |
| 1996-12-16 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 98-92 | 1612.55 | 1345.34 | 77.51% | 22.49% | +4.12 | 18-4 |
| 1996-12-18 | New York Knicks | W 112-78 | 1616.67 | 1589.23 | 61.27% | 38.73% | +16.92 | 19-4 |
| 1996-12-20 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 84-75 | 1633.59 | 1563.86 | 52.52% | 47.48% | +10.67 | 20-4 |
| 1996-12-21 | @ New York Knicks | L 92-95 | 1644.26 | 1577.43 | 52.10% | 47.90% | -6.76 | 20-5 |
| 1996-12-25 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 83-95 | 1637.50 | 1787.48 | 23.79% | 76.21% | -6.17 | 20-6 |
| 1996-12-26 | Indiana Pacers | L 89-95 | 1631.33 | 1559.55 | 67.12% | 32.88% | -8.71 | 20-7 |
| 1996-12-28 | Charlotte Hornets | W 97-75 | 1622.62 | 1532.93 | 69.36% | 30.64% | +10.76 | 21-7 |
| 1996-12-30 | Orlando Magic | W 97-85 | 1633.38 | 1489.54 | 75.56% | 24.44% | +6.34 | 22-7 |
| 1997-01-02 | Boston Celtics | W 99-87 | 1639.72 | 1359.72 | 87.13% | 12.87% | +3.34 | 23-7 |
| 1997-01-04 | Toronto Raptors | W 118-74 | 1643.06 | 1348.47 | 88.04% | 11.96% | +5.94 | 24-7 |
| 1997-01-07 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 76-86 | 1649.00 | 1460.08 | 80.03% | 19.97% | -18.95 | 24-8 |
| 1997-01-10 | San Antonio Spurs | W 84-78 | 1630.05 | 1398.08 | 83.70% | 16.30% | +2.99 | 25-8 |
| 1997-01-11 | Utah Jazz | W 87-77 | 1633.04 | 1627.67 | 58.21% | 41.79% | +9.90 | 26-8 |
| 1997-01-14 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 86-95 | 1642.94 | 1563.86 | 53.86% | 46.14% | -12.10 | 26-9 |
| 1997-01-15 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 103-79 | 1630.84 | 1239.50 | 87.57% | 12.43% | +4.56 | 27-9 |
| 1997-01-18 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 100-97 | 1635.40 | 1634.25 | 42.70% | 57.30% | +5.25 | 28-9 |
| 1997-01-20 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 86-89 | 1640.65 | 1484.70 | 64.50% | 35.50% | -8.36 | 28-10 |
| 1997-01-22 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 92-97 | 1632.29 | 1391.17 | 74.79% | 25.21% | -12.53 | 28-11 |
| 1997-01-23 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 94-79 | 1619.76 | 1430.53 | 68.75% | 31.25% | +9.06 | 29-11 |
| 1997-01-25 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-95 | 1628.82 | 1272.74 | 91.30% | 8.70% | +1.96 | 30-11 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 93-84 | 1630.78 | 1492.93 | 62.08% | 37.92% | +8.52 | 31-11 |
| 1997-01-29 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 98-89 | 1639.30 | 1572.22 | 66.52% | 33.48% | +7.52 | 32-11 |
| 1997-02-01 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 90-75 | 1646.82 | 1332.80 | 81.86% | 18.14% | +5.26 | 33-11 |
| 1997-02-02 | Phoenix Suns | L 97-106 | 1652.08 | 1422.88 | 83.48% | 16.52% | -18.75 | 33-12 |
| 1997-02-06 | Houston Rockets | W 96-87 | 1633.33 | 1581.46 | 64.55% | 35.45% | +7.96 | 34-12 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Miami Heat | L 91-104 | 1641.29 | 1661.57 | 39.72% | 60.28% | -10.72 | 34-13 |
| 1997-02-12 | Orlando Magic | W 96-87 | 1630.57 | 1552.12 | 67.97% | 32.03% | +7.20 | 35-13 |
| 1997-02-14 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 109-103 | 1637.77 | 1561.24 | 53.49% | 46.51% | +8.53 | 36-13 |
| 1997-02-16 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 92-89 | 1646.30 | 1386.57 | 81.68% | 18.32% | +2.37 | 37-13 |
| 1997-02-19 | Washington Bullets | W 100-85 | 1648.67 | 1495.11 | 76.58% | 23.42% | +6.80 | 38-13 |
| 1997-02-21 | New Jersey Nets | W 98-84 | 1655.47 | 1345.96 | 88.92% | 11.08% | +3.10 | 39-13 |
| 1997-02-23 | @ Washington Bullets | W 85-79 | 1658.57 | 1485.79 | 66.69% | 33.31% | +6.12 | 40-13 |
| 1997-02-24 | @ Orlando Magic | L 84-93 | 1664.69 | 1551.29 | 58.71% | 41.29% | -13.20 | 40-14 |
| 1997-02-26 | Golden State Warriors | W 117-84 | 1651.49 | 1390.86 | 85.83% | 14.17% | +6.10 | 41-14 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ Boston Celtics | W 106-100 | 1657.59 | 1294.87 | 85.66% | 14.34% | +1.86 | 42-14 |
| 1997-03-02 | Atlanta Hawks | W 82-75 | 1659.45 | 1634.29 | 60.96% | 39.04% | +7.74 | 43-14 |
| 1997-03-04 | Miami Heat | L 99-108 | 1667.19 | 1663.60 | 57.96% | 42.04% | -13.02 | 43-15 |
| 1997-03-05 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 92-88 | 1654.17 | 1478.88 | 67.01% | 32.99% | +4.94 | 44-15 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Utah Jazz | L 88-95 | 1659.11 | 1690.92 | 38.14% | 61.86% | -7.56 | 44-16 |
| 1997-03-08 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 91-85 | 1651.55 | 1436.57 | 71.85% | 28.15% | +5.17 | 45-16 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 80-93 | 1656.72 | 1680.23 | 39.27% | 60.73% | -10.61 | 45-17 |
| 1997-03-13 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 102-82 | 1646.11 | 1343.74 | 80.84% | 19.16% | +6.42 | 46-17 |
| 1997-03-16 | Seattle Supersonics | W 86-83 | 1652.53 | 1708.40 | 49.47% | 50.53% | +6.55 | 47-17 |
| 1997-03-17 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 82-85 | 1659.08 | 1537.35 | 59.87% | 40.13% | -7.77 | 47-18 |
| 1997-03-19 | Toronto Raptors | L 97-99 | 1651.31 | 1407.43 | 84.61% | 15.39% | -8.96 | 47-19 |
| 1997-03-21 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-98 | 1642.35 | 1452.92 | 80.08% | 19.92% | +5.59 | 48-19 |
| 1997-03-22 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 88-103 | 1647.94 | 1827.63 | 20.83% | 79.17% | -6.05 | 48-20 |
| 1997-03-26 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-105 | 1641.89 | 1613.59 | 46.56% | 53.44% | -11.57 | 48-21 |
| 1997-03-28 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 113-85 | 1630.32 | 1444.82 | 79.71% | 20.29% | +8.04 | 49-21 |
| 1997-03-30 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 92-96 | 1638.36 | 1315.33 | 89.66% | 10.34% | -13.43 | 49-22 |
| 1997-04-01 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 100-82 | 1624.93 | 1301.23 | 82.68% | 17.32% | +5.51 | 50-22 |
| 1997-04-02 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 99-92 | 1630.44 | 1293.95 | 83.70% | 16.30% | +3.23 | 51-22 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 89-103 | 1633.67 | 1652.62 | 39.90% | 60.10% | -11.18 | 51-23 |
| 1997-04-07 | Miami Heat | L 88-94 | 1622.49 | 1696.84 | 46.82% | 53.18% | -8.59 | 51-24 |
| 1997-04-10 | @ Miami Heat | L 83-93 | 1613.90 | 1707.12 | 30.21% | 69.79% | -7.16 | 51-25 |
| 1997-04-11 | Charlotte Hornets | L 85-93 | 1606.74 | 1634.90 | 53.46% | 46.54% | -11.32 | 51-26 |
| 1997-04-13 | Chicago Bulls | W 108-91 | 1595.42 | 1838.53 | 25.00% | 75.00% | +23.16 | 52-26 |
| 1997-04-14 | @ Orlando Magic | L 91-100 | 1618.58 | 1568.60 | 49.68% | 50.32% | -11.16 | 52-27 |
| 1997-04-16 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 92-85 | 1607.42 | 1381.46 | 83.22% | 16.78% | +3.32 | 53-27 |
| 1997-04-18 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 75-82 | 1610.74 | 1524.78 | 68.90% | 31.10% | -13.65 | 53-28 |
| 1997-04-20 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 124-120 | 1597.09 | 1529.43 | 52.22% | 47.78% | +5.06 | 54-28 |
| 1996-11-01 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 85-97 | 1468.17 | 1426.05 | 63.25% | 36.75% | -16.41 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-03 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 105-95 | 1451.76 | 1305.61 | 63.20% | 36.80% | +8.72 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-05 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 93-111 | 1460.48 | 1531.43 | 47.31% | 52.69% | -15.04 | 1-2 |
| 1996-11-07 | New York Knicks | L 100-105 | 1445.44 | 1556.33 | 41.64% | 58.36% | -6.97 | 1-3 |
| 1996-11-08 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 91-94 | 1438.47 | 1457.51 | 39.89% | 60.11% | -5.17 | 1-4 |
| 1996-11-12 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 102-121 | 1433.30 | 1648.14 | 17.69% | 82.31% | -5.78 | 1-5 |
| 1996-11-14 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-86 | 1427.52 | 1442.25 | 55.37% | 44.63% | +10.03 | 2-5 |
| 1996-11-16 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-115 | 1437.55 | 1578.30 | 24.77% | 75.23% | -6.43 | 2-6 |
| 1996-11-17 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 102-92 | 1431.12 | 1537.62 | 28.62% | 71.38% | +16.91 | 3-6 |
| 1996-11-19 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-112 | 1448.03 | 1610.72 | 34.62% | 65.38% | -4.50 | 3-7 |
| 1996-11-21 | @ Utah Jazz | L 104-109 | 1443.53 | 1658.46 | 17.69% | 82.31% | -2.09 | 3-8 |
| 1996-11-23 | Houston Rockets | L 115-120 | 1441.44 | 1599.13 | 35.27% | 64.73% | -4.18 | 3-9 |
| 1996-11-26 | Miami Heat | L 88-107 | 1437.26 | 1560.49 | 39.92% | 60.08% | -13.03 | 3-10 |
| 1996-11-28 | New Jersey Nets | W 124-118 | 1424.23 | 1369.26 | 64.95% | 35.05% | +6.43 | 4-10 |
| 1996-11-29 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 93-119 | 1430.66 | 1577.20 | 24.16% | 75.84% | -9.23 | 4-11 |
| 1996-12-01 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 98-70 | 1421.43 | 1586.42 | 34.32% | 65.68% | +26.04 | 5-11 |
| 1996-12-03 | Denver Nuggets | W 114-99 | 1447.47 | 1416.11 | 61.80% | 38.20% | +11.08 | 6-11 |
| 1996-12-04 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 87-118 | 1458.55 | 1417.42 | 48.40% | 51.60% | -20.19 | 6-12 |
| 1996-12-06 | Indiana Pacers | L 71-86 | 1438.36 | 1550.21 | 41.50% | 58.50% | -12.04 | 6-13 |
| 1996-12-08 | San Antonio Spurs | W 114-88 | 1426.32 | 1443.03 | 55.09% | 44.91% | +17.15 | 7-13 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 101-91 | 1443.47 | 1359.84 | 54.51% | 45.49% | +10.78 | 8-13 |
| 1996-12-12 | @ New York Knicks | L 79-90 | 1454.25 | 1568.07 | 27.77% | 72.23% | -6.90 | 8-14 |
| 1996-12-13 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 87-101 | 1447.35 | 1558.99 | 28.02% | 71.98% | -7.86 | 8-15 |
| 1996-12-15 | Washington Bullets | L 102-110 | 1439.49 | 1485.58 | 50.88% | 49.12% | -10.77 | 8-16 |
| 1996-12-17 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 83-123 | 1428.72 | 1634.17 | 18.49% | 81.51% | -8.77 | 8-17 |
| 1996-12-18 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 123-96 | 1419.95 | 1391.16 | 61.45% | 38.55% | +15.01 | 9-17 |
| 1996-12-22 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 97-91 | 1434.96 | 1408.79 | 61.09% | 38.91% | +7.14 | 10-17 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 113-108 | 1442.10 | 1369.59 | 52.92% | 47.08% | +7.88 | 11-17 |
| 1996-12-28 | @ Houston Rockets | L 95-104 | 1449.98 | 1607.93 | 22.97% | 77.03% | -5.16 | 11-18 |
| 1997-01-03 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 122-114 | 1444.82 | 1346.26 | 70.43% | 29.57% | +4.43 | 12-18 |
| 1997-01-06 | Charlotte Hornets | L 101-109 | 1449.25 | 1525.85 | 46.50% | 53.50% | -9.85 | 12-19 |
| 1997-01-08 | Vancouver Grizzlies | L 95-109 | 1439.40 | 1236.57 | 81.28% | 18.72% | -22.78 | 12-20 |
| 1997-01-09 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 102-86 | 1416.62 | 1259.35 | 64.67% | 35.33% | +10.58 | 13-20 |
| 1997-01-12 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-111 | 1427.20 | 1483.15 | 34.92% | 65.08% | -11.09 | 13-21 |
| 1997-01-14 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-116 | 1416.11 | 1363.95 | 49.99% | 50.01% | -10.59 | 13-22 |
| 1997-01-15 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 128-111 | 1405.52 | 1305.99 | 56.77% | 43.23% | +13.35 | 14-22 |
| 1997-01-17 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 98-91 | 1418.87 | 1554.09 | 25.37% | 74.63% | +14.79 | 15-22 |
| 1997-01-18 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 93-108 | 1433.66 | 1442.00 | 41.37% | 58.63% | -12.00 | 15-23 |
| 1997-01-21 | Dallas Mavericks | W 105-93 | 1421.66 | 1360.35 | 65.78% | 34.22% | +8.87 | 16-23 |
| 1997-01-23 | Detroit Pistons | L 79-94 | 1430.53 | 1619.76 | 31.25% | 68.75% | -9.06 | 16-24 |
| 1997-01-24 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-114 | 1421.47 | 1632.28 | 18.03% | 81.97% | -5.57 | 16-25 |
| 1997-01-27 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 122-97 | 1415.90 | 1221.95 | 80.49% | 19.51% | +7.31 | 17-25 |
| 1997-01-29 | Seattle Supersonics | L 86-111 | 1423.21 | 1669.84 | 24.62% | 75.38% | -9.22 | 17-26 |
| 1997-01-31 | Chicago Bulls | L 92-115 | 1413.99 | 1813.38 | 11.94% | 88.06% | -4.29 | 17-27 |
| 1997-02-01 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 98-110 | 1409.70 | 1418.02 | 41.37% | 58.63% | -10.73 | 17-28 |
| 1997-02-04 | Atlanta Hawks | L 85-107 | 1398.97 | 1629.00 | 26.43% | 73.57% | -9.29 | 17-29 |
| 1997-02-13 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-99 | 1389.68 | 1341.12 | 49.47% | 50.53% | +10.70 | 18-29 |
| 1997-02-14 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 108-94 | 1400.38 | 1342.51 | 50.81% | 49.19% | +13.79 | 19-29 |
| 1997-02-16 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 85-105 | 1414.17 | 1414.57 | 42.48% | 57.52% | -14.23 | 19-30 |
| 1997-02-19 | Boston Celtics | W 112-101 | 1399.94 | 1324.41 | 67.60% | 32.40% | +8.05 | 20-30 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 82-101 | 1407.99 | 1465.12 | 34.76% | 65.24% | -11.35 | 20-31 |
| 1997-02-22 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 87-120 | 1396.64 | 1820.52 | 6.06% | 93.94% | -2.61 | 20-32 |
| 1997-02-24 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 100-106 | 1394.03 | 1613.71 | 17.29% | 82.71% | -3.17 | 20-33 |
| 1997-02-26 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 84-117 | 1390.86 | 1651.49 | 14.17% | 85.83% | -6.10 | 20-34 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 117-108 | 1384.76 | 1364.98 | 45.35% | 54.65% | +12.28 | 21-34 |
| 1997-03-01 | @ Washington Bullets | L 108-118 | 1397.04 | 1484.69 | 30.89% | 69.11% | -7.32 | 21-35 |
| 1997-03-03 | Utah Jazz | L 104-111 | 1389.72 | 1683.62 | 19.92% | 80.08% | -3.94 | 21-36 |
| 1997-03-05 | Houston Rockets | L 85-90 | 1385.78 | 1585.44 | 29.97% | 70.03% | -5.02 | 21-37 |
| 1997-03-07 | Orlando Magic | W 108-101 | 1380.76 | 1597.00 | 28.00% | 72.00% | +14.26 | 22-37 |
| 1997-03-09 | Sacramento Kings | W 102-98 | 1395.02 | 1439.64 | 51.09% | 48.91% | +7.33 | 23-37 |
| 1997-03-10 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-112 | 1402.35 | 1431.41 | 38.51% | 61.49% | -7.07 | 23-38 |
| 1997-03-12 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 101-109 | 1395.28 | 1593.70 | 19.11% | 80.89% | -4.05 | 23-39 |
| 1997-03-13 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-95 | 1391.23 | 1559.63 | 33.88% | 66.12% | +8.58 | 24-39 |
| 1997-03-15 | Toronto Raptors | W 106-102 | 1399.81 | 1406.44 | 56.52% | 43.48% | +6.52 | 25-39 |
| 1997-03-17 | Phoenix Suns | L 95-116 | 1406.33 | 1508.38 | 42.88% | 57.12% | -14.72 | 25-40 |
| 1997-03-19 | @ Miami Heat | L 91-93 | 1391.61 | 1678.94 | 12.41% | 87.59% | -0.93 | 25-41 |
| 1997-03-20 | @ Orlando Magic | L 95-100 | 1390.68 | 1572.14 | 20.67% | 79.33% | -3.46 | 25-42 |
| 1997-03-22 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 93-100 | 1387.22 | 1616.45 | 16.52% | 83.48% | -2.32 | 25-43 |
| 1997-03-25 | Seattle Supersonics | L 89-126 | 1384.90 | 1708.11 | 17.37% | 82.63% | -7.91 | 25-44 |
| 1997-03-28 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 115-122 | 1376.99 | 1534.40 | 23.03% | 76.97% | -3.23 | 25-45 |
| 1997-03-30 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 102-113 | 1373.76 | 1438.77 | 48.16% | 51.84% | -11.96 | 25-46 |
| 1997-04-01 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 91-82 | 1361.80 | 1619.17 | 14.40% | 85.60% | +19.23 | 26-46 |
| 1997-04-03 | Dallas Mavericks | W 106-90 | 1381.03 | 1295.73 | 68.82% | 31.18% | +9.35 | 27-46 |
| 1997-04-05 | San Antonio Spurs | W 120-103 | 1390.38 | 1313.10 | 67.82% | 32.18% | +9.93 | 28-46 |
| 1997-04-06 | Utah Jazz | L 100-114 | 1400.31 | 1745.86 | 15.60% | 84.40% | -4.37 | 28-47 |
| 1997-04-08 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 85-109 | 1395.94 | 1601.82 | 29.22% | 70.78% | -10.72 | 28-48 |
| 1997-04-10 | Denver Nuggets | W 109-107 | 1385.22 | 1291.66 | 69.83% | 30.17% | +2.26 | 29-48 |
| 1997-04-11 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 87-97 | 1387.48 | 1397.51 | 41.14% | 58.86% | -9.74 | 29-49 |
| 1997-04-13 | Phoenix Suns | L 97-105 | 1377.74 | 1574.14 | 30.36% | 69.64% | -6.44 | 29-50 |
| 1997-04-14 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 103-93 | 1371.30 | 1279.27 | 55.71% | 44.29% | +10.50 | 30-50 |
| 1997-04-17 | @ Utah Jazz | L 93-106 | 1381.80 | 1766.29 | 7.49% | 92.51% | -2.03 | 30-51 |
| 1997-04-19 | Sacramento Kings | L 120-122 | 1379.77 | 1411.17 | 52.99% | 47.01% | -3.97 | 30-52 |
| 1996-11-01 | Sacramento Kings | W 96-85 | 1522.56 | 1459.27 | 66.04% | 33.96% | +8.44 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 110-95 | 1531.00 | 1511.87 | 45.25% | 54.75% | +15.88 | 2-0 |
| 1996-11-04 | @ Utah Jazz | W 75-72 | 1546.88 | 1649.34 | 29.10% | 70.90% | +9.20 | 3-0 |
| 1996-11-05 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 102-80 | 1556.08 | 1464.71 | 55.61% | 44.39% | +15.59 | 4-0 |
| 1996-11-07 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 110-108 | 1571.67 | 1460.62 | 58.39% | 41.61% | +3.12 | 5-0 |
| 1996-11-09 | Utah Jazz | W 91-85 | 1574.79 | 1640.14 | 48.11% | 51.89% | +9.52 | 6-0 |
| 1996-11-12 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-126 | 1584.31 | 1600.02 | 55.23% | 44.77% | -9.71 | 6-1 |
| 1996-11-14 | Indiana Pacers | W 90-88 | 1574.60 | 1518.69 | 65.08% | 34.92% | +3.70 | 7-1 |
| 1996-11-16 | Golden State Warriors | W 115-103 | 1578.30 | 1437.55 | 75.23% | 24.77% | +6.43 | 8-1 |
| 1996-11-19 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 122-93 | 1584.73 | 1424.51 | 77.26% | 22.74% | +9.17 | 9-1 |
| 1996-11-21 | Phoenix Suns | W 115-105 | 1593.90 | 1426.99 | 77.93% | 22.07% | +5.23 | 10-1 |
| 1996-11-23 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 120-115 | 1599.13 | 1441.44 | 64.73% | 35.27% | +4.18 | 11-1 |
| 1996-11-24 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 90-85 | 1603.31 | 1606.23 | 42.13% | 57.87% | +9.69 | 12-1 |
| 1996-11-26 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-101 | 1613.00 | 1568.09 | 63.63% | 36.37% | +1.93 | 13-1 |
| 1996-11-29 | @ Boston Celtics | W 120-94 | 1614.93 | 1436.44 | 67.41% | 32.59% | +12.44 | 14-1 |
| 1996-11-30 | @ Washington Bullets | W 103-99 | 1627.37 | 1501.27 | 60.47% | 39.53% | +5.92 | 15-1 |
| 1996-12-02 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 89-100 | 1633.29 | 1326.54 | 81.23% | 18.77% | -20.17 | 15-2 |
| 1996-12-04 | Boston Celtics | W 94-89 | 1613.12 | 1416.48 | 80.73% | 19.27% | +3.22 | 16-2 |
| 1996-12-07 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 123-108 | 1616.34 | 1370.48 | 84.76% | 15.24% | +4.42 | 17-2 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-94 | 1620.76 | 1396.31 | 72.94% | 27.06% | +2.87 | 18-2 |
| 1996-12-12 | Detroit Pistons | W 115-96 | 1623.63 | 1622.09 | 57.68% | 42.32% | +13.82 | 19-2 |
| 1996-12-14 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 109-100 | 1637.45 | 1647.40 | 41.15% | 58.85% | +13.22 | 20-2 |
| 1996-12-15 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-89 | 1650.67 | 1558.52 | 55.72% | 44.28% | +10.49 | 21-2 |
| 1996-12-17 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 92-93 | 1661.16 | 1261.04 | 88.11% | 11.89% | -6.60 | 21-3 |
| 1996-12-19 | San Antonio Spurs | L 101-115 | 1654.56 | 1411.63 | 84.54% | 15.46% | -23.69 | 21-4 |
| 1996-12-21 | Miami Heat | L 66-86 | 1630.87 | 1586.91 | 63.50% | 36.50% | -21.27 | 21-5 |
| 1996-12-23 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 76-81 | 1609.60 | 1483.32 | 73.64% | 26.36% | -12.34 | 21-6 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-90 | 1597.26 | 1495.65 | 57.06% | 42.94% | +10.67 | 22-6 |
| 1996-12-28 | Golden State Warriors | W 104-95 | 1607.93 | 1449.98 | 77.03% | 22.97% | +5.16 | 23-6 |
| 1996-12-30 | Seattle Supersonics | W 99-91 | 1613.09 | 1648.09 | 52.48% | 47.52% | +10.07 | 24-6 |
| 1997-01-02 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-112 | 1623.16 | 1536.83 | 68.95% | 31.05% | -20.65 | 24-7 |
| 1997-01-04 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 91-95 | 1602.51 | 1407.56 | 80.58% | 19.42% | -12.08 | 24-8 |
| 1997-01-07 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 104-95 | 1590.43 | 1445.25 | 63.07% | 36.93% | +8.30 | 25-8 |
| 1997-01-08 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 81-78 | 1598.73 | 1598.89 | 42.52% | 57.48% | +7.46 | 26-8 |
| 1997-01-10 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-99 | 1606.19 | 1313.85 | 79.93% | 20.07% | +6.89 | 27-8 |
| 1997-01-11 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 86-110 | 1613.08 | 1803.11 | 19.87% | 80.13% | -7.29 | 27-9 |
| 1997-01-14 | New York Knicks | W 106-86 | 1605.79 | 1611.46 | 56.66% | 43.34% | +14.51 | 28-9 |
| 1997-01-16 | Sacramento Kings | W 89-80 | 1620.30 | 1410.56 | 81.88% | 18.12% | +4.08 | 29-9 |
| 1997-01-17 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 88-78 | 1624.38 | 1361.70 | 77.06% | 22.94% | +5.43 | 30-9 |
| 1997-01-19 | Chicago Bulls | W 102-86 | 1629.81 | 1818.87 | 31.27% | 68.73% | +20.59 | 31-9 |
| 1997-01-21 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 108-114 | 1650.40 | 1531.90 | 59.42% | 40.58% | -10.90 | 31-10 |
| 1997-01-23 | New Jersey Nets | W 111-104 | 1639.50 | 1338.63 | 88.42% | 11.58% | +2.30 | 32-10 |
| 1997-01-25 | Utah Jazz | L 100-105 | 1641.80 | 1640.24 | 57.68% | 42.32% | -6.83 | 32-11 |
| 1997-01-30 | Denver Nuggets | L 109-113 | 1634.97 | 1354.50 | 87.16% | 12.84% | -13.06 | 32-12 |
| 1997-01-31 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 74-100 | 1621.91 | 1545.81 | 53.43% | 46.57% | -20.41 | 32-13 |
| 1997-02-02 | @ Orlando Magic | L 90-103 | 1601.50 | 1532.84 | 52.36% | 47.64% | -14.14 | 32-14 |
| 1997-02-04 | @ New York Knicks | L 95-99 | 1587.36 | 1609.72 | 39.43% | 60.57% | -5.90 | 32-15 |
| 1997-02-06 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 87-96 | 1581.46 | 1633.33 | 35.45% | 64.55% | -7.97 | 32-16 |
| 1997-02-11 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 106-97 | 1573.49 | 1215.26 | 91.39% | 8.61% | +1.93 | 33-16 |
| 1997-02-14 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 85-105 | 1575.42 | 1670.20 | 30.02% | 69.98% | -10.05 | 33-17 |
| 1997-02-15 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-109 | 1565.37 | 1538.55 | 46.35% | 53.65% | -6.95 | 33-18 |
| 1997-02-17 | Atlanta Hawks | W 127-98 | 1558.42 | 1626.69 | 47.69% | 52.31% | +21.10 | 34-18 |
| 1997-02-20 | Toronto Raptors | W 107-97 | 1579.52 | 1402.55 | 78.91% | 21.09% | +5.00 | 35-18 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 74-76 | 1584.52 | 1614.36 | 38.40% | 61.60% | -4.07 | 35-19 |
| 1997-02-23 | San Antonio Spurs | W 95-85 | 1580.45 | 1310.33 | 86.48% | 13.52% | +3.20 | 36-19 |
| 1997-02-25 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 100-96 | 1583.65 | 1629.25 | 50.95% | 49.05% | +7.35 | 37-19 |
| 1997-02-27 | Charlotte Hornets | L 95-106 | 1591.00 | 1580.15 | 58.98% | 41.02% | -14.65 | 37-20 |
| 1997-03-01 | Dallas Mavericks | W 89-80 | 1576.35 | 1326.53 | 85.05% | 14.95% | +3.36 | 38-20 |
| 1997-03-04 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 113-109 | 1579.71 | 1444.47 | 61.72% | 38.28% | +5.73 | 39-20 |
| 1997-03-05 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 90-85 | 1585.44 | 1385.78 | 70.03% | 29.97% | +5.02 | 40-20 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 111-90 | 1590.46 | 1610.77 | 39.71% | 60.29% | +20.69 | 41-20 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 88-83 | 1611.15 | 1309.21 | 80.81% | 19.19% | +3.22 | 42-20 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 103-79 | 1614.37 | 1303.34 | 81.61% | 18.39% | +6.75 | 43-20 |
| 1997-03-12 | Orlando Magic | L 95-96 | 1621.12 | 1561.23 | 65.60% | 34.40% | -4.92 | 43-21 |
| 1997-03-16 | @ Miami Heat | L 80-101 | 1616.20 | 1666.70 | 35.63% | 64.37% | -12.23 | 43-22 |
| 1997-03-18 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 97-89 | 1603.97 | 1369.66 | 74.04% | 25.96% | +5.50 | 44-22 |
| 1997-03-20 | Washington Bullets | W 96-90 | 1609.47 | 1510.17 | 70.52% | 29.48% | +5.41 | 45-22 |
| 1997-03-22 | Phoenix Suns | L 99-104 | 1614.88 | 1509.66 | 71.22% | 28.78% | -11.93 | 45-23 |
| 1997-03-25 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-103 | 1602.95 | 1443.01 | 77.23% | 22.77% | +5.12 | 46-23 |
| 1997-03-27 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-89 | 1608.07 | 1512.14 | 70.12% | 29.88% | +9.50 | 47-23 |
| 1997-03-29 | Denver Nuggets | W 120-105 | 1617.57 | 1316.70 | 88.42% | 11.58% | +3.36 | 48-23 |
| 1997-04-01 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 116-99 | 1620.93 | 1318.83 | 80.82% | 19.18% | +5.92 | 49-23 |
| 1997-04-02 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 96-109 | 1626.85 | 1542.62 | 54.59% | 45.41% | -14.74 | 49-24 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 108-94 | 1612.11 | 1381.62 | 73.62% | 26.38% | +7.39 | 50-24 |
| 1997-04-06 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 94-85 | 1619.50 | 1175.28 | 90.52% | 9.48% | +2.13 | 51-24 |
| 1997-04-08 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 127-117 | 1621.63 | 1470.40 | 63.87% | 36.13% | +8.56 | 52-24 |
| 1997-04-10 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 102-94 | 1630.19 | 1168.04 | 95.08% | 4.92% | +1.04 | 53-24 |
| 1997-04-11 | @ Utah Jazz | L 83-104 | 1631.23 | 1758.61 | 26.23% | 73.77% | -9.01 | 53-25 |
| 1997-04-13 | Seattle Supersonics | W 113-73 | 1622.22 | 1687.70 | 48.09% | 51.91% | +24.59 | 54-25 |
| 1997-04-15 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 123-119 | 1646.81 | 1462.37 | 79.61% | 20.39% | +3.06 | 55-25 |
| 1997-04-18 | Dallas Mavericks | W 112-102 | 1649.87 | 1292.53 | 91.35% | 8.65% | +1.44 | 56-25 |
| 1997-04-20 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 103-99 | 1651.31 | 1284.20 | 85.97% | 14.03% | +2.11 | 57-25 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 89-95 | 1567.60 | 1523.68 | 48.81% | 51.19% | -8.95 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-02 | Miami Heat | L 95-97 | 1558.65 | 1531.65 | 61.21% | 38.79% | -6.49 | 0-2 |
| 1996-11-06 | @ Boston Celtics | L 84-94 | 1552.16 | 1428.88 | 60.09% | 39.91% | -14.23 | 0-3 |
| 1996-11-09 | Washington Bullets | W 103-100 | 1537.93 | 1504.12 | 62.13% | 37.87% | +3.48 | 1-3 |
| 1996-11-12 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 82-103 | 1541.41 | 1372.55 | 66.18% | 33.82% | -22.72 | 1-4 |
| 1996-11-14 | @ Houston Rockets | L 88-90 | 1518.69 | 1574.60 | 34.92% | 65.08% | -3.70 | 1-5 |
| 1996-11-15 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 93-78 | 1514.99 | 1555.93 | 36.91% | 63.09% | +18.30 | 2-5 |
| 1996-11-17 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 83-88 | 1533.29 | 1543.77 | 55.98% | 44.02% | -9.37 | 2-6 |
| 1996-11-20 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-92 | 1523.92 | 1362.38 | 65.23% | 34.77% | +8.63 | 3-6 |
| 1996-11-21 | Charlotte Hornets | L 87-90 | 1532.55 | 1503.89 | 61.43% | 38.57% | -7.97 | 3-7 |
| 1996-11-23 | Orlando Magic | L 73-76 | 1524.58 | 1605.21 | 45.92% | 54.08% | -5.95 | 3-8 |
| 1996-11-28 | Sacramento Kings | W 101-83 | 1518.63 | 1430.06 | 69.22% | 30.78% | +9.78 | 4-8 |
| 1996-11-29 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 104-94 | 1528.41 | 1271.79 | 85.54% | 14.46% | +3.42 | 5-8 |
| 1996-12-03 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 98-93 | 1531.83 | 1560.39 | 38.58% | 61.42% | +7.28 | 6-8 |
| 1996-12-04 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 127-80 | 1539.11 | 1263.21 | 78.37% | 21.63% | +11.10 | 7-8 |
| 1996-12-06 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 86-71 | 1550.21 | 1438.36 | 58.50% | 41.50% | +12.04 | 8-8 |
| 1996-12-08 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 93-106 | 1562.25 | 1447.57 | 58.89% | 41.11% | -15.90 | 8-9 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ Utah Jazz | L 86-110 | 1546.35 | 1717.17 | 21.69% | 78.31% | -7.96 | 8-10 |
| 1996-12-11 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 76-79 | 1538.39 | 1615.39 | 32.22% | 67.78% | -4.18 | 8-11 |
| 1996-12-13 | Boston Celtics | W 97-94 | 1534.21 | 1401.19 | 74.39% | 25.61% | +3.32 | 9-11 |
| 1996-12-17 | @ Miami Heat | W 103-89 | 1537.53 | 1611.59 | 32.59% | 67.41% | +18.89 | 10-11 |
| 1996-12-18 | @ Orlando Magic | W 102-95 | 1556.42 | 1525.59 | 46.93% | 53.07% | +7.44 | 11-11 |
| 1996-12-20 | Detroit Pistons | L 75-84 | 1563.86 | 1633.59 | 47.48% | 52.52% | -10.67 | 11-12 |
| 1996-12-22 | Toronto Raptors | W 111-92 | 1553.19 | 1358.76 | 80.53% | 19.47% | +6.36 | 12-12 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 95-89 | 1559.55 | 1631.33 | 32.88% | 67.12% | +8.71 | 13-12 |
| 1996-12-27 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 94-105 | 1568.26 | 1340.04 | 73.36% | 26.64% | -18.23 | 13-13 |
| 1996-12-29 | New Jersey Nets | L 102-110 | 1550.03 | 1358.26 | 80.29% | 19.71% | -12.03 | 13-14 |
| 1996-12-30 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 79-81 | 1538.00 | 1784.94 | 15.16% | 84.84% | -1.60 | 13-15 |
| 1997-01-03 | Phoenix Suns | W 117-104 | 1536.40 | 1471.80 | 66.20% | 33.80% | +9.12 | 14-15 |
| 1997-01-04 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 91-99 | 1545.52 | 1600.25 | 35.08% | 64.92% | -7.43 | 14-16 |
| 1997-01-07 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 95-90 | 1538.09 | 1607.68 | 47.50% | 52.50% | +8.80 | 15-16 |
| 1997-01-10 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 108-89 | 1546.89 | 1373.79 | 66.73% | 33.27% | +10.86 | 16-16 |
| 1997-01-11 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 82-92 | 1557.75 | 1659.39 | 29.20% | 70.80% | -6.92 | 16-17 |
| 1997-01-14 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 98-105 | 1550.83 | 1401.65 | 63.60% | 36.40% | -8.91 | 16-18 |
| 1997-01-15 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 108-93 | 1541.92 | 1433.19 | 58.06% | 41.94% | +12.17 | 17-18 |
| 1997-01-17 | Golden State Warriors | L 91-98 | 1554.09 | 1418.87 | 74.63% | 25.37% | -14.79 | 17-19 |
| 1997-01-19 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-107 | 1539.30 | 1288.81 | 85.10% | 14.90% | +2.23 | 18-19 |
| 1997-01-21 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 92-89 | 1541.53 | 1488.45 | 50.12% | 49.88% | +6.47 | 19-19 |
| 1997-01-23 | New York Knicks | L 90-92 | 1548.00 | 1603.16 | 49.58% | 50.42% | -5.25 | 19-20 |
| 1997-01-25 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 86-88 | 1542.75 | 1476.51 | 66.42% | 33.58% | -7.04 | 19-21 |
| 1997-01-28 | Charlotte Hornets | L 97-98 | 1535.71 | 1531.74 | 58.02% | 41.98% | -4.34 | 19-22 |
| 1997-01-29 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 106-95 | 1531.37 | 1536.09 | 41.88% | 58.12% | +14.44 | 20-22 |
| 1997-01-31 | Houston Rockets | W 100-74 | 1545.81 | 1621.91 | 46.57% | 53.43% | +20.40 | 21-22 |
| 1997-02-02 | New Jersey Nets | W 92-90 | 1566.21 | 1327.54 | 84.22% | 15.78% | +1.67 | 22-22 |
| 1997-02-04 | @ Orlando Magic | L 87-111 | 1567.88 | 1546.99 | 45.50% | 54.50% | -16.69 | 22-23 |
| 1997-02-06 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 104-100 | 1551.19 | 1331.26 | 72.42% | 27.58% | +4.13 | 23-23 |
| 1997-02-12 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 75-83 | 1555.32 | 1536.48 | 60.09% | 39.91% | -12.73 | 23-24 |
| 1997-02-13 | @ Miami Heat | L 90-106 | 1542.59 | 1672.30 | 25.97% | 74.03% | -7.78 | 23-25 |
| 1997-02-16 | @ New York Knicks | L 80-89 | 1534.81 | 1629.11 | 30.08% | 69.92% | -6.76 | 23-26 |
| 1997-02-17 | Toronto Raptors | W 105-103 | 1528.05 | 1384.19 | 75.56% | 24.44% | +2.59 | 24-26 |
| 1997-02-19 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 87-100 | 1530.64 | 1605.59 | 32.47% | 67.53% | -8.77 | 24-27 |
| 1997-02-20 | Denver Nuggets | W 92-68 | 1521.87 | 1380.76 | 75.27% | 24.73% | +9.07 | 25-27 |
| 1997-02-23 | Orlando Magic | L 90-99 | 1530.94 | 1538.63 | 56.37% | 43.63% | -12.67 | 25-28 |
| 1997-02-25 | @ Washington Bullets | L 87-108 | 1518.27 | 1479.68 | 48.04% | 51.96% | -16.48 | 25-29 |
| 1997-02-26 | Seattle Supersonics | W 92-78 | 1501.79 | 1718.66 | 27.93% | 72.07% | +20.19 | 26-29 |
| 1997-02-28 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-85 | 1521.98 | 1433.13 | 69.26% | 30.74% | +10.04 | 27-29 |
| 1997-03-02 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 101-85 | 1532.02 | 1622.46 | 44.52% | 55.48% | +16.62 | 28-29 |
| 1997-03-04 | Boston Celtics | W 98-95 | 1548.64 | 1299.76 | 84.98% | 15.02% | +1.95 | 29-29 |
| 1997-03-05 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 78-85 | 1550.59 | 1562.94 | 40.81% | 59.19% | -8.09 | 29-30 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-104 | 1542.50 | 1823.63 | 12.80% | 87.20% | -2.71 | 29-31 |
| 1997-03-08 | San Antonio Spurs | L 98-102 | 1539.79 | 1290.60 | 85.01% | 14.99% | -12.73 | 29-32 |
| 1997-03-12 | Atlanta Hawks | W 92-82 | 1527.06 | 1656.66 | 39.04% | 60.96% | +14.43 | 30-32 |
| 1997-03-14 | Utah Jazz | L 96-105 | 1541.49 | 1699.02 | 35.29% | 64.71% | -7.93 | 30-33 |
| 1997-03-16 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-102 | 1533.56 | 1398.94 | 61.64% | 38.36% | -9.23 | 30-34 |
| 1997-03-18 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-97 | 1524.33 | 1458.62 | 66.35% | 33.65% | +10.69 | 31-34 |
| 1997-03-19 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 95-107 | 1535.02 | 1630.41 | 29.95% | 70.05% | -7.77 | 31-35 |
| 1997-03-21 | Chicago Bulls | L 98-117 | 1527.25 | 1821.12 | 19.92% | 80.08% | -6.50 | 31-36 |
| 1997-03-25 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 98-84 | 1520.75 | 1404.72 | 59.08% | 40.92% | +11.47 | 32-36 |
| 1997-03-26 | Dallas Mavericks | W 104-80 | 1532.22 | 1314.92 | 82.51% | 17.49% | +6.41 | 33-36 |
| 1997-03-28 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 116-115 | 1538.63 | 1614.39 | 32.37% | 67.63% | +5.07 | 34-36 |
| 1997-03-30 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-96 | 1543.70 | 1436.78 | 71.42% | 28.58% | +4.00 | 35-36 |
| 1997-04-01 | Washington Bullets | L 100-104 | 1547.70 | 1532.19 | 59.63% | 40.37% | -8.93 | 35-37 |
| 1997-04-03 | Miami Heat | L 78-92 | 1538.77 | 1682.87 | 37.08% | 62.92% | -10.39 | 35-38 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-103 | 1528.38 | 1332.72 | 69.54% | 30.46% | +7.56 | 36-38 |
| 1997-04-06 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 94-83 | 1535.94 | 1462.38 | 53.07% | 46.93% | +11.66 | 37-38 |
| 1997-04-09 | Chicago Bulls | L 80-86 | 1547.60 | 1831.93 | 20.82% | 79.18% | -3.82 | 37-39 |
| 1997-04-11 | Atlanta Hawks | L 92-104 | 1543.78 | 1657.99 | 41.17% | 58.83% | -10.68 | 37-40 |
| 1997-04-12 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 100-89 | 1533.10 | 1402.45 | 61.10% | 38.90% | +9.67 | 38-40 |
| 1997-04-14 | New York Knicks | W 110-107 | 1542.77 | 1606.48 | 48.35% | 51.65% | +4.73 | 39-40 |
| 1997-04-16 | @ Washington Bullets | L 90-103 | 1547.50 | 1556.25 | 41.31% | 58.69% | -11.15 | 39-41 |
| 1997-04-18 | @ New York Knicks | L 89-97 | 1536.35 | 1609.77 | 32.67% | 67.33% | -6.92 | 39-42 |
| 1997-04-20 | Detroit Pistons | L 120-124 | 1529.43 | 1597.09 | 47.78% | 52.22% | -5.07 | 39-43 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 97-85 | 1426.05 | 1468.17 | 36.75% | 63.25% | +16.42 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | Utah Jazz | L 90-95 | 1442.47 | 1644.37 | 29.70% | 70.30% | -4.98 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-05 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 82-78 | 1437.49 | 1469.90 | 38.06% | 61.94% | +9.28 | 2-1 |
| 1996-11-08 | New York Knicks | L 81-88 | 1446.77 | 1563.30 | 40.85% | 59.15% | -5.72 | 2-2 |
| 1996-11-10 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 81-70 | 1441.05 | 1420.11 | 60.38% | 39.62% | +9.84 | 3-2 |
| 1996-11-12 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 99-92 | 1450.89 | 1275.86 | 66.97% | 33.03% | +4.63 | 4-2 |
| 1996-11-14 | Seattle Supersonics | L 78-94 | 1455.52 | 1653.91 | 30.12% | 69.88% | -9.03 | 4-3 |
| 1996-11-15 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-107 | 1446.49 | 1596.18 | 23.83% | 76.17% | -4.72 | 4-4 |
| 1996-11-17 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 102-94 | 1441.77 | 1425.80 | 59.69% | 40.31% | +8.54 | 5-4 |
| 1996-11-20 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 93-81 | 1450.31 | 1520.72 | 33.05% | 66.95% | +17.37 | 6-4 |
| 1996-11-21 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 94-105 | 1467.68 | 1379.25 | 55.19% | 44.81% | -13.71 | 6-5 |
| 1996-11-23 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 96-98 | 1453.97 | 1412.32 | 48.48% | 51.52% | -5.13 | 6-6 |
| 1996-11-25 | Chicago Bulls | L 84-88 | 1448.84 | 1776.30 | 17.02% | 82.98% | -2.55 | 6-7 |
| 1996-11-27 | Miami Heat | L 82-98 | 1446.29 | 1573.52 | 39.37% | 60.63% | -11.80 | 6-8 |
| 1996-11-29 | @ Utah Jazz | L 94-111 | 1434.49 | 1676.80 | 15.51% | 84.49% | -4.79 | 6-9 |
| 1996-11-30 | New Jersey Nets | L 95-106 | 1429.70 | 1362.83 | 59.51% | 40.49% | -10.45 | 6-10 |
| 1996-12-03 | Charlotte Hornets | W 96-89 | 1419.25 | 1530.42 | 41.60% | 58.40% | +11.57 | 7-10 |
| 1996-12-05 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-114 | 1430.82 | 1788.63 | 8.63% | 91.37% | -2.74 | 7-11 |
| 1996-12-07 | @ New York Knicks | L 80-89 | 1428.08 | 1554.04 | 26.39% | 73.61% | -5.93 | 7-12 |
| 1996-12-08 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 69-90 | 1422.15 | 1570.89 | 23.92% | 76.08% | -8.21 | 7-13 |
| 1996-12-10 | Dallas Mavericks | L 95-100 | 1413.94 | 1389.12 | 60.91% | 39.09% | -10.20 | 7-14 |
| 1996-12-12 | San Antonio Spurs | W 97-94 | 1403.74 | 1414.34 | 55.96% | 44.04% | +5.71 | 8-14 |
| 1996-12-14 | Sacramento Kings | W 106-94 | 1409.45 | 1422.58 | 55.60% | 44.40% | +11.52 | 9-14 |
| 1996-12-16 | Phoenix Suns | W 122-121 | 1420.97 | 1491.28 | 40.02% | 59.98% | +3.18 | 10-14 |
| 1996-12-19 | Washington Bullets | L 93-102 | 1424.15 | 1497.02 | 47.03% | 52.97% | -10.57 | 10-15 |
| 1996-12-20 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 86-102 | 1413.58 | 1649.51 | 15.99% | 84.01% | -4.79 | 10-16 |
| 1996-12-22 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 91-97 | 1408.79 | 1434.96 | 38.91% | 61.09% | -7.14 | 10-17 |
| 1996-12-23 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 88-100 | 1401.65 | 1400.63 | 42.68% | 57.32% | -11.07 | 10-18 |
| 1996-12-27 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 98-102 | 1390.58 | 1519.69 | 39.11% | 60.89% | -5.86 | 10-19 |
| 1996-12-30 | Utah Jazz | W 115-101 | 1384.72 | 1694.70 | 18.49% | 81.51% | +22.84 | 11-19 |
| 1997-01-04 | @ Houston Rockets | W 95-91 | 1407.56 | 1602.51 | 19.42% | 80.58% | +12.07 | 12-19 |
| 1997-01-05 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 93-84 | 1419.63 | 1446.64 | 38.79% | 61.21% | +13.76 | 13-19 |
| 1997-01-07 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 87-80 | 1433.39 | 1342.53 | 55.54% | 44.46% | +8.81 | 14-19 |
| 1997-01-10 | @ Washington Bullets | L 98-102 | 1442.20 | 1532.13 | 30.61% | 69.39% | -4.59 | 14-20 |
| 1997-01-11 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 93-95 | 1437.61 | 1443.20 | 41.76% | 58.24% | -4.42 | 14-21 |
| 1997-01-15 | Indiana Pacers | L 93-108 | 1433.19 | 1541.92 | 41.94% | 58.06% | -12.17 | 14-22 |
| 1997-01-19 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-107 | 1421.02 | 1548.15 | 39.38% | 60.62% | -4.66 | 14-23 |
| 1997-01-21 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 82-100 | 1416.36 | 1586.31 | 21.77% | 78.23% | -6.92 | 14-24 |
| 1997-01-23 | Seattle Supersonics | W 102-100 | 1409.44 | 1683.30 | 17.13% | 82.87% | +8.78 | 15-24 |
| 1997-01-24 | Denver Nuggets | W 114-111 | 1418.22 | 1359.64 | 65.43% | 34.57% | +4.48 | 16-24 |
| 1997-01-28 | Atlanta Hawks | L 96-112 | 1422.70 | 1646.12 | 27.18% | 72.82% | -8.14 | 16-25 |
| 1997-01-30 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 100-94 | 1414.56 | 1213.42 | 81.13% | 18.87% | +3.46 | 17-25 |
| 1997-02-01 | Golden State Warriors | W 110-98 | 1418.02 | 1409.70 | 58.63% | 41.37% | +10.74 | 18-25 |
| 1997-02-04 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-86 | 1428.76 | 1664.90 | 20.43% | 79.57% | +27.95 | 19-25 |
| 1997-02-11 | Boston Celtics | W 116-112 | 1456.71 | 1354.08 | 70.92% | 29.08% | +4.36 | 20-25 |
| 1997-02-13 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 98-105 | 1461.07 | 1404.54 | 50.62% | 49.38% | -10.04 | 20-26 |
| 1997-02-14 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 93-110 | 1451.03 | 1471.42 | 39.70% | 60.30% | -12.26 | 20-27 |
| 1997-02-18 | Dallas Mavericks | W 87-69 | 1438.77 | 1335.22 | 71.03% | 28.97% | +9.21 | 21-27 |
| 1997-02-20 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 84-101 | 1447.98 | 1277.10 | 66.44% | 33.56% | -20.52 | 21-28 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 96-114 | 1427.46 | 1570.22 | 24.56% | 75.44% | -7.80 | 21-29 |
| 1997-02-23 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-86 | 1419.66 | 1456.50 | 37.46% | 62.54% | +16.89 | 22-29 |
| 1997-02-25 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-93 | 1436.55 | 1321.08 | 72.42% | 27.58% | +4.62 | 23-29 |
| 1997-02-26 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 83-80 | 1441.17 | 1215.27 | 73.10% | 26.90% | +3.49 | 24-29 |
| 1997-02-28 | Toronto Raptors | W 94-92 | 1444.66 | 1408.76 | 62.42% | 37.58% | +3.98 | 25-29 |
| 1997-03-02 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 107-109 | 1448.64 | 1357.01 | 55.65% | 44.35% | -4.17 | 25-30 |
| 1997-03-04 | Houston Rockets | L 109-113 | 1444.47 | 1579.71 | 38.28% | 61.72% | -5.73 | 25-31 |
| 1997-03-06 | Orlando Magic | L 93-94 | 1438.74 | 1594.84 | 28.93% | 71.07% | -2.17 | 25-32 |
| 1997-03-08 | Detroit Pistons | L 85-91 | 1436.57 | 1651.55 | 28.15% | 71.85% | -5.16 | 25-33 |
| 1997-03-10 | Golden State Warriors | W 112-106 | 1431.41 | 1402.35 | 61.49% | 38.51% | +7.06 | 26-33 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-109 | 1438.47 | 1579.07 | 24.79% | 75.21% | -3.71 | 26-34 |
| 1997-03-13 | Phoenix Suns | L 96-112 | 1434.76 | 1485.25 | 50.25% | 49.75% | -15.06 | 26-35 |
| 1997-03-14 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 97-95 | 1419.70 | 1597.75 | 20.99% | 79.01% | +8.37 | 27-35 |
| 1997-03-16 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 94-106 | 1428.07 | 1596.49 | 33.88% | 66.12% | -8.79 | 27-36 |
| 1997-03-18 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 121-111 | 1419.28 | 1523.10 | 28.94% | 71.06% | +16.83 | 28-36 |
| 1997-03-19 | Sacramento Kings | W 108-98 | 1436.11 | 1406.34 | 61.59% | 38.41% | +9.10 | 29-36 |
| 1997-03-22 | @ Utah Jazz | L 94-107 | 1445.21 | 1730.22 | 12.55% | 87.45% | -3.39 | 29-37 |
| 1997-03-23 | San Antonio Spurs | W 106-91 | 1441.82 | 1277.98 | 77.62% | 22.38% | +6.49 | 30-37 |
| 1997-03-25 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 110-104 | 1448.31 | 1189.66 | 85.69% | 14.31% | +1.86 | 31-37 |
| 1997-03-27 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 88-103 | 1450.17 | 1656.07 | 18.45% | 81.55% | -5.35 | 31-38 |
| 1997-03-28 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 85-113 | 1444.82 | 1630.32 | 20.29% | 79.71% | -8.04 | 31-39 |
| 1997-03-30 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 96-103 | 1436.78 | 1543.70 | 28.58% | 71.42% | -4.01 | 31-40 |
| 1997-04-01 | @ Miami Heat | L 87-97 | 1432.77 | 1679.27 | 15.19% | 84.81% | -3.60 | 31-41 |
| 1997-04-03 | @ Orlando Magic | W 113-94 | 1429.17 | 1551.53 | 26.80% | 73.20% | +23.90 | 32-41 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ Boston Celtics | W 117-102 | 1453.07 | 1246.16 | 70.90% | 29.10% | +8.45 | 33-41 |
| 1997-04-06 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 103-96 | 1461.52 | 1373.30 | 55.16% | 44.84% | +8.88 | 34-41 |
| 1997-04-08 | Houston Rockets | L 117-127 | 1470.40 | 1621.63 | 36.13% | 63.87% | -8.56 | 34-42 |
| 1997-04-10 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 96-108 | 1461.84 | 1445.14 | 59.79% | 40.21% | -15.51 | 34-43 |
| 1997-04-12 | Denver Nuggets | W 116-94 | 1446.33 | 1289.40 | 71.16% | 28.84% | +10.13 | 35-43 |
| 1997-04-14 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 99-93 | 1456.46 | 1274.89 | 67.80% | 32.20% | +5.91 | 36-43 |
| 1997-04-15 | @ Houston Rockets | L 119-123 | 1462.37 | 1646.81 | 20.39% | 79.61% | -3.05 | 36-44 |
| 1997-04-18 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 95-123 | 1459.32 | 1628.81 | 33.74% | 66.26% | -13.38 | 36-45 |
| 1997-04-19 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 100-125 | 1445.94 | 1667.57 | 17.13% | 82.87% | -6.41 | 36-46 |
| 1996-11-01 | Phoenix Suns | W 96-82 | 1589.40 | 1521.21 | 66.67% | 33.33% | +9.35 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-03 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 91-85 | 1598.75 | 1416.39 | 79.42% | 20.58% | +3.77 | 2-0 |
| 1996-11-05 | @ New York Knicks | W 98-92 | 1602.52 | 1565.92 | 47.75% | 52.25% | +9.59 | 3-0 |
| 1996-11-06 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 78-88 | 1612.11 | 1491.33 | 59.74% | 40.26% | -14.15 | 3-1 |
| 1996-11-08 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 92-93 | 1597.96 | 1344.66 | 76.09% | 23.91% | -5.70 | 3-2 |
| 1996-11-10 | Atlanta Hawks | W 92-85 | 1592.26 | 1567.94 | 60.84% | 39.16% | +7.76 | 4-2 |
| 1996-11-12 | @ Houston Rockets | W 126-115 | 1600.02 | 1584.31 | 44.77% | 55.23% | +9.70 | 5-2 |
| 1996-11-13 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 83-95 | 1609.72 | 1542.39 | 52.17% | 47.83% | -13.54 | 5-3 |
| 1996-11-15 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-100 | 1596.18 | 1446.49 | 76.17% | 23.83% | +4.73 | 6-3 |
| 1996-11-17 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 102-88 | 1600.91 | 1441.17 | 65.00% | 35.00% | +9.81 | 7-3 |
| 1996-11-19 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 112-109 | 1610.72 | 1448.03 | 65.38% | 34.62% | +4.49 | 8-3 |
| 1996-11-20 | Utah Jazz | L 97-113 | 1615.21 | 1642.41 | 53.59% | 46.41% | -16.06 | 8-4 |
| 1996-11-22 | San Antonio Spurs | W 96-86 | 1599.15 | 1503.35 | 70.10% | 29.90% | +7.08 | 9-4 |
| 1996-11-24 | Houston Rockets | L 85-90 | 1606.23 | 1603.31 | 57.87% | 42.13% | -9.69 | 9-5 |
| 1996-11-26 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 100-88 | 1596.54 | 1369.76 | 73.20% | 26.80% | +6.95 | 10-5 |
| 1996-11-27 | @ Boston Celtics | L 94-110 | 1603.49 | 1415.90 | 68.55% | 31.45% | -20.54 | 10-6 |
| 1996-11-29 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 84-76 | 1582.95 | 1587.63 | 41.88% | 58.12% | +12.32 | 11-6 |
| 1996-12-01 | Denver Nuggets | W 104-96 | 1595.27 | 1420.62 | 78.68% | 21.32% | +4.51 | 12-6 |
| 1996-12-03 | Seattle Supersonics | W 110-106 | 1599.78 | 1678.18 | 46.24% | 53.76% | +8.06 | 13-6 |
| 1996-12-04 | @ Utah Jazz | L 75-101 | 1607.84 | 1697.79 | 30.61% | 69.39% | -11.70 | 13-7 |
| 1996-12-06 | Orlando Magic | W 92-81 | 1596.14 | 1553.23 | 63.36% | 36.64% | +9.11 | 14-7 |
| 1996-12-08 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 110-86 | 1605.25 | 1403.20 | 81.21% | 18.79% | +6.89 | 15-7 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 92-90 | 1612.14 | 1417.81 | 69.38% | 30.62% | +3.25 | 16-7 |
| 1996-12-11 | Indiana Pacers | W 79-76 | 1615.39 | 1538.39 | 67.78% | 32.22% | +4.17 | 17-7 |
| 1996-12-13 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-119 | 1619.56 | 1560.35 | 65.51% | 34.49% | +1.83 | 18-7 |
| 1996-12-17 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 123-129 | 1621.39 | 1771.38 | 23.79% | 76.21% | -3.09 | 18-8 |
| 1996-12-18 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-105 | 1618.30 | 1482.50 | 61.80% | 38.20% | +7.01 | 19-8 |
| 1996-12-21 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 88-103 | 1625.31 | 1368.05 | 76.50% | 23.50% | -22.19 | 19-9 |
| 1996-12-25 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 108-87 | 1603.12 | 1476.86 | 60.50% | 39.50% | +13.56 | 20-9 |
| 1996-12-27 | Boston Celtics | W 109-102 | 1616.68 | 1370.88 | 84.76% | 15.24% | +3.02 | 21-9 |
| 1996-12-29 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-102 | 1619.70 | 1353.44 | 86.22% | 13.78% | +3.72 | 22-9 |
| 1997-01-02 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 90-83 | 1623.42 | 1424.98 | 69.88% | 30.12% | +5.97 | 23-9 |
| 1997-01-03 | Sacramento Kings | W 100-93 | 1629.39 | 1419.02 | 81.93% | 18.07% | +3.58 | 24-9 |
| 1997-01-05 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 95-82 | 1632.97 | 1239.90 | 87.68% | 12.32% | +3.33 | 25-9 |
| 1997-01-06 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 84-88 | 1636.30 | 1563.25 | 52.99% | 47.01% | -7.94 | 25-10 |
| 1997-01-08 | Charlotte Hornets | W 101-97 | 1628.36 | 1535.70 | 69.72% | 30.28% | +4.54 | 26-10 |
| 1997-01-10 | Miami Heat | W 94-85 | 1632.90 | 1638.11 | 56.72% | 43.28% | +9.72 | 27-10 |
| 1997-01-14 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 91-81 | 1642.62 | 1241.12 | 93.16% | 6.84% | +1.62 | 28-10 |
| 1997-01-16 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 98-102 | 1644.24 | 1575.96 | 66.68% | 33.32% | -9.99 | 28-11 |
| 1997-01-18 | Detroit Pistons | L 97-100 | 1634.25 | 1635.40 | 57.30% | 42.70% | -5.25 | 28-12 |
| 1997-01-20 | Dallas Mavericks | W 109-99 | 1629.00 | 1363.63 | 86.15% | 13.85% | +3.28 | 29-12 |
| 1997-01-24 | Golden State Warriors | W 114-97 | 1632.28 | 1421.47 | 81.97% | 18.03% | +5.57 | 30-12 |
| 1997-01-26 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 104-103 | 1637.85 | 1674.52 | 37.48% | 62.52% | +4.68 | 31-12 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 102-83 | 1642.53 | 1352.55 | 79.72% | 20.28% | +6.62 | 32-12 |
| 1997-01-29 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 99-92 | 1649.15 | 1375.54 | 78.15% | 21.85% | +4.33 | 33-12 |
| 1997-02-02 | Washington Bullets | W 129-99 | 1653.48 | 1540.29 | 72.16% | 27.84% | +11.42 | 34-12 |
| 1997-02-04 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 86-108 | 1664.90 | 1428.76 | 79.57% | 20.43% | -27.95 | 34-13 |
| 1997-02-05 | Chicago Bulls | W 106-90 | 1636.95 | 1828.44 | 30.97% | 69.03% | +20.68 | 35-13 |
| 1997-02-12 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 100-84 | 1657.63 | 1459.91 | 69.80% | 30.20% | +9.05 | 36-13 |
| 1997-02-13 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 132-117 | 1666.68 | 1379.67 | 79.44% | 20.56% | +5.97 | 37-13 |
| 1997-02-16 | Seattle Supersonics | L 91-102 | 1672.65 | 1680.26 | 56.38% | 43.62% | -14.01 | 37-14 |
| 1997-02-19 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 84-103 | 1658.64 | 1553.03 | 71.27% | 28.73% | -23.27 | 37-15 |
| 1997-02-21 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 99-91 | 1635.37 | 1219.68 | 93.66% | 6.34% | +1.34 | 38-15 |
| 1997-02-23 | New York Knicks | L 121-127 | 1636.71 | 1636.13 | 57.54% | 42.46% | -7.46 | 38-16 |
| 1997-02-25 | @ Houston Rockets | L 96-100 | 1629.25 | 1583.65 | 49.05% | 50.95% | -7.35 | 38-17 |
| 1997-02-27 | @ Washington Bullets | W 122-107 | 1621.90 | 1496.17 | 60.42% | 39.58% | +11.48 | 39-17 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 75-86 | 1633.38 | 1623.37 | 43.96% | 56.04% | -10.92 | 39-18 |
| 1997-03-02 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 85-101 | 1622.46 | 1532.02 | 55.48% | 44.52% | -16.62 | 39-19 |
| 1997-03-04 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 102-92 | 1605.84 | 1321.24 | 79.21% | 20.79% | +4.93 | 40-19 |
| 1997-03-07 | Houston Rockets | L 90-111 | 1610.77 | 1590.46 | 60.29% | 39.71% | -20.70 | 40-20 |
| 1997-03-09 | New Jersey Nets | W 115-105 | 1590.07 | 1345.02 | 84.70% | 15.30% | +3.63 | 41-20 |
| 1997-03-12 | Golden State Warriors | W 109-101 | 1593.70 | 1395.28 | 80.89% | 19.11% | +4.05 | 42-20 |
| 1997-03-14 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 95-97 | 1597.75 | 1419.70 | 79.01% | 20.99% | -8.37 | 42-21 |
| 1997-03-16 | Toronto Raptors | W 98-90 | 1589.38 | 1399.93 | 80.08% | 19.92% | +2.98 | 43-21 |
| 1997-03-17 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 113-94 | 1592.36 | 1348.80 | 75.05% | 24.95% | +8.15 | 44-21 |
| 1997-03-20 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 89-76 | 1600.51 | 1533.98 | 52.06% | 47.94% | +12.94 | 45-21 |
| 1997-03-21 | @ Miami Heat | L 97-98 | 1613.45 | 1679.86 | 33.56% | 66.44% | -2.51 | 45-22 |
| 1997-03-23 | @ Orlando Magic | L 84-110 | 1610.94 | 1578.87 | 47.10% | 52.90% | -17.99 | 45-23 |
| 1997-03-24 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 109-84 | 1592.95 | 1369.09 | 72.87% | 27.13% | +10.16 | 46-23 |
| 1997-03-26 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-84 | 1603.11 | 1386.18 | 82.48% | 17.52% | +6.15 | 47-23 |
| 1997-03-27 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 102-98 | 1609.26 | 1187.80 | 89.34% | 10.66% | +1.13 | 48-23 |
| 1997-04-01 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 99-97 | 1610.39 | 1705.97 | 29.93% | 70.07% | +7.43 | 49-23 |
| 1997-04-02 | Denver Nuggets | W 110-85 | 1617.82 | 1312.91 | 88.65% | 11.35% | +4.25 | 50-23 |
| 1997-04-04 | San Antonio Spurs | L 83-94 | 1622.07 | 1290.72 | 90.10% | 9.90% | -22.39 | 50-24 |
| 1997-04-06 | Dallas Mavericks | W 87-80 | 1599.68 | 1284.32 | 89.24% | 10.76% | +2.14 | 51-24 |
| 1997-04-08 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 109-85 | 1601.82 | 1395.94 | 70.78% | 29.22% | +10.72 | 52-24 |
| 1997-04-09 | @ Utah Jazz | L 89-101 | 1612.54 | 1752.15 | 24.89% | 75.11% | -6.46 | 52-25 |
| 1997-04-11 | Phoenix Suns | W 114-98 | 1606.08 | 1586.05 | 60.25% | 39.75% | +11.91 | 53-25 |
| 1997-04-13 | Utah Jazz | W 100-98 | 1617.99 | 1767.61 | 36.34% | 63.66% | +6.74 | 54-25 |
| 1997-04-17 | Sacramento Kings | W 108-99 | 1624.73 | 1415.25 | 81.85% | 18.15% | +4.08 | 55-25 |
| 1997-04-18 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 123-95 | 1628.81 | 1459.32 | 66.26% | 33.74% | +13.37 | 56-25 |
| 1997-04-20 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-100 | 1642.18 | 1597.66 | 48.89% | 51.11% | -7.32 | 56-26 |
| 1996-11-01 | Atlanta Hawks | W 94-81 | 1519.21 | 1544.14 | 53.92% | 46.08% | +12.44 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 97-95 | 1531.65 | 1558.65 | 38.79% | 61.21% | +6.49 | 2-0 |
| 1996-11-06 | Chicago Bulls | L 100-106 | 1538.14 | 1730.86 | 30.81% | 69.19% | -5.66 | 2-1 |
| 1996-11-08 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-89 | 1532.48 | 1434.85 | 70.32% | 29.68% | +7.70 | 3-1 |
| 1996-11-09 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 91-84 | 1540.18 | 1379.46 | 65.13% | 34.87% | +6.91 | 4-1 |
| 1996-11-12 | Charlotte Hornets | W 105-97 | 1547.09 | 1515.37 | 61.85% | 38.15% | +8.09 | 5-1 |
| 1996-11-13 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 71-103 | 1555.18 | 1753.49 | 19.12% | 80.88% | -8.11 | 5-2 |
| 1996-11-15 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 77-85 | 1547.07 | 1546.36 | 42.64% | 57.36% | -9.03 | 5-3 |
| 1996-11-16 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 89-91 | 1538.04 | 1353.95 | 79.58% | 20.42% | -8.43 | 5-4 |
| 1996-11-19 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 104-86 | 1529.61 | 1456.76 | 52.97% | 47.03% | +14.95 | 6-4 |
| 1996-11-20 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 94-75 | 1544.56 | 1273.77 | 77.87% | 22.13% | +7.22 | 7-4 |
| 1996-11-22 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 111-108 | 1551.78 | 1432.48 | 59.54% | 40.46% | +3.71 | 8-4 |
| 1996-11-24 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 87-84 | 1555.49 | 1421.76 | 61.52% | 38.48% | +5.00 | 9-4 |
| 1996-11-26 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 107-88 | 1560.49 | 1437.26 | 60.08% | 39.92% | +13.03 | 10-4 |
| 1996-11-27 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 98-82 | 1573.52 | 1446.29 | 60.63% | 39.37% | +11.79 | 11-4 |
| 1996-11-30 | Boston Celtics | W 78-77 | 1585.31 | 1423.99 | 77.37% | 22.63% | +1.70 | 12-4 |
| 1996-12-03 | @ New York Knicks | W 99-75 | 1587.01 | 1544.10 | 48.66% | 51.34% | +18.84 | 13-4 |
| 1996-12-04 | Dallas Mavericks | W 101-79 | 1605.85 | 1381.51 | 83.09% | 16.91% | +5.94 | 14-4 |
| 1996-12-06 | New York Knicks | L 85-103 | 1611.79 | 1532.40 | 68.08% | 31.92% | -21.64 | 14-5 |
| 1996-12-07 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 83-80 | 1590.15 | 1791.37 | 18.86% | 81.14% | +10.53 | 15-5 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 76-74 | 1600.68 | 1579.10 | 45.60% | 54.40% | +5.76 | 16-5 |
| 1996-12-11 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 84-79 | 1606.44 | 1359.02 | 75.47% | 24.53% | +4.11 | 17-5 |
| 1996-12-14 | Toronto Raptors | W 89-88 | 1610.55 | 1346.39 | 86.07% | 13.93% | +1.04 | 18-5 |
| 1996-12-17 | Indiana Pacers | L 89-103 | 1611.59 | 1537.53 | 67.41% | 32.59% | -18.89 | 18-6 |
| 1996-12-19 | Utah Jazz | L 87-94 | 1592.70 | 1705.99 | 41.30% | 58.70% | -5.79 | 18-7 |
| 1996-12-21 | @ Houston Rockets | W 86-66 | 1586.91 | 1630.87 | 36.50% | 63.50% | +21.27 | 19-7 |
| 1996-12-23 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 90-79 | 1608.18 | 1449.20 | 64.90% | 35.10% | +8.72 | 20-7 |
| 1996-12-26 | Orlando Magic | W 96-76 | 1616.90 | 1506.89 | 71.79% | 28.21% | +9.45 | 21-7 |
| 1996-12-27 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 101-86 | 1626.35 | 1546.27 | 54.00% | 46.00% | +13.35 | 22-7 |
| 1996-12-29 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-94 | 1639.70 | 1478.76 | 65.15% | 34.85% | +2.61 | 23-7 |
| 1997-01-02 | New Jersey Nets | W 101-91 | 1642.31 | 1365.71 | 86.91% | 13.09% | +3.10 | 24-7 |
| 1997-01-04 | @ Utah Jazz | L 80-83 | 1645.41 | 1662.17 | 40.20% | 59.80% | -5.22 | 24-8 |
| 1997-01-07 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 85-94 | 1640.19 | 1644.84 | 41.89% | 58.11% | -9.41 | 24-9 |
| 1997-01-08 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 85-81 | 1630.78 | 1571.19 | 51.06% | 48.94% | +7.33 | 25-9 |
| 1997-01-10 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 85-94 | 1638.11 | 1632.90 | 43.28% | 56.72% | -9.72 | 25-10 |
| 1997-01-13 | Washington Bullets | W 98-95 | 1628.39 | 1554.25 | 67.42% | 32.58% | +4.22 | 26-10 |
| 1997-01-16 | @ Boston Celtics | W 102-94 | 1632.61 | 1374.54 | 76.58% | 23.42% | +4.96 | 27-10 |
| 1997-01-17 | @ Washington Bullets | W 103-92 | 1637.57 | 1548.96 | 62.48% | 37.52% | +9.32 | 28-10 |
| 1997-01-19 | Orlando Magic | L 87-99 | 1646.89 | 1498.47 | 76.04% | 23.96% | -19.73 | 28-11 |
| 1997-01-21 | Atlanta Hawks | W 94-91 | 1627.16 | 1644.76 | 54.97% | 45.03% | +5.85 | 29-11 |
| 1997-01-23 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 99-87 | 1633.01 | 1373.96 | 76.69% | 23.31% | +6.05 | 30-11 |
| 1997-01-26 | @ New York Knicks | L 89-95 | 1639.06 | 1600.16 | 48.08% | 51.92% | -8.83 | 30-12 |
| 1997-01-27 | Phoenix Suns | W 125-97 | 1630.23 | 1473.24 | 76.93% | 23.07% | +9.15 | 31-12 |
| 1997-01-29 | Boston Celtics | W 103-83 | 1639.38 | 1351.14 | 87.65% | 12.35% | +4.13 | 32-12 |
| 1997-02-01 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 71-66 | 1643.51 | 1551.22 | 55.74% | 44.26% | +7.42 | 33-12 |
| 1997-02-02 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 80-76 | 1650.93 | 1543.81 | 71.45% | 28.55% | +4.27 | 34-12 |
| 1997-02-05 | @ Boston Celtics | W 118-117 | 1655.20 | 1359.47 | 80.25% | 19.75% | +1.48 | 35-12 |
| 1997-02-06 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 102-90 | 1656.68 | 1455.25 | 81.16% | 18.84% | +4.89 | 36-12 |
| 1997-02-11 | Detroit Pistons | W 104-91 | 1661.57 | 1641.29 | 60.28% | 39.72% | +10.73 | 37-12 |
| 1997-02-13 | Indiana Pacers | W 106-90 | 1672.30 | 1542.59 | 74.03% | 25.97% | +7.78 | 38-12 |
| 1997-02-15 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-99 | 1680.08 | 1298.32 | 92.40% | 7.60% | +2.90 | 39-12 |
| 1997-02-18 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-83 | 1682.98 | 1281.78 | 88.17% | 11.83% | +4.69 | 40-12 |
| 1997-02-20 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 92-87 | 1687.67 | 1348.66 | 83.90% | 16.10% | +2.70 | 41-12 |
| 1997-02-21 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-114 | 1690.37 | 1538.48 | 76.40% | 23.60% | -11.45 | 41-13 |
| 1997-02-23 | Denver Nuggets | W 95-86 | 1678.92 | 1365.56 | 89.13% | 10.87% | +2.44 | 42-13 |
| 1997-02-26 | @ Orlando Magic | L 86-98 | 1681.36 | 1564.49 | 59.20% | 40.80% | -15.36 | 42-14 |
| 1997-02-28 | Seattle Supersonics | L 95-96 | 1666.00 | 1698.46 | 52.84% | 47.16% | -3.96 | 42-15 |
| 1997-03-02 | San Antonio Spurs | W 79-72 | 1662.04 | 1286.51 | 92.15% | 7.85% | +1.56 | 43-15 |
| 1997-03-04 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 108-99 | 1663.60 | 1667.19 | 42.04% | 57.96% | +13.03 | 44-15 |
| 1997-03-06 | Washington Bullets | L 95-99 | 1676.63 | 1494.44 | 79.40% | 20.60% | -11.90 | 44-16 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Washington Bullets | W 108-105 | 1664.73 | 1506.33 | 64.82% | 35.18% | +3.23 | 45-16 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 76-82 | 1667.96 | 1608.48 | 51.04% | 48.96% | -9.37 | 45-17 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-93 | 1658.59 | 1416.46 | 74.90% | 25.10% | +7.28 | 46-17 |
| 1997-03-14 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 88-82 | 1665.87 | 1188.40 | 95.47% | 4.53% | +0.83 | 47-17 |
| 1997-03-16 | Houston Rockets | W 101-80 | 1666.70 | 1616.20 | 64.37% | 35.63% | +12.24 | 48-17 |
| 1997-03-19 | Golden State Warriors | W 93-91 | 1678.94 | 1391.61 | 87.59% | 12.41% | +0.92 | 49-17 |
| 1997-03-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 98-97 | 1679.86 | 1613.45 | 66.44% | 33.56% | +2.52 | 50-17 |
| 1997-03-23 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-108 | 1682.38 | 1447.34 | 74.12% | 25.88% | +4.33 | 51-17 |
| 1997-03-26 | Sacramento Kings | W 101-88 | 1686.71 | 1392.23 | 88.04% | 11.96% | +3.23 | 52-17 |
| 1997-03-28 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 83-79 | 1689.94 | 1502.65 | 79.88% | 20.12% | +3.02 | 53-17 |
| 1997-03-30 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 97-102 | 1692.96 | 1380.42 | 81.73% | 18.27% | -13.69 | 53-18 |
| 1997-04-01 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 97-87 | 1679.27 | 1432.77 | 84.81% | 15.19% | +3.60 | 54-18 |
| 1997-04-03 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 92-78 | 1682.87 | 1538.77 | 62.92% | 37.08% | +10.39 | 55-18 |
| 1997-04-05 | Toronto Raptors | W 98-84 | 1693.26 | 1412.12 | 87.20% | 12.80% | +3.58 | 56-18 |
| 1997-04-07 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 94-88 | 1696.84 | 1622.49 | 53.18% | 46.82% | +8.59 | 57-18 |
| 1997-04-08 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 94-92 | 1705.43 | 1364.41 | 84.06% | 15.94% | +1.69 | 58-18 |
| 1997-04-10 | Detroit Pistons | W 93-83 | 1707.12 | 1613.90 | 69.79% | 30.21% | +7.16 | 59-18 |
| 1997-04-12 | New York Knicks | L 99-100 | 1714.28 | 1601.08 | 72.16% | 27.84% | -5.41 | 59-19 |
| 1997-04-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 87-95 | 1708.87 | 1452.54 | 85.52% | 14.48% | -18.11 | 59-20 |
| 1997-04-16 | Chicago Bulls | W 102-92 | 1690.76 | 1817.25 | 39.47% | 60.53% | +14.33 | 60-20 |
| 1997-04-18 | New Jersey Nets | L 74-86 | 1705.09 | 1337.39 | 91.81% | 8.19% | -23.82 | 60-21 |
| 1997-04-19 | @ Orlando Magic | W 102-88 | 1681.27 | 1554.04 | 60.63% | 39.37% | +11.03 | 61-21 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-103 | 1400.00 | 1343.36 | 50.64% | 49.36% | +10.46 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | Boston Celtics | W 124-102 | 1410.46 | 1445.58 | 52.46% | 47.54% | +16.70 | 2-0 |
| 1996-11-06 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 105-89 | 1427.16 | 1294.80 | 74.32% | 25.68% | +7.69 | 3-0 |
| 1996-11-08 | @ Miami Heat | L 89-101 | 1434.85 | 1532.48 | 29.68% | 70.32% | -7.70 | 3-1 |
| 1996-11-09 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 100-98 | 1427.15 | 1522.79 | 29.92% | 70.08% | +7.43 | 4-1 |
| 1996-11-12 | Phoenix Suns | W 99-89 | 1434.58 | 1457.59 | 54.19% | 45.81% | +7.67 | 5-1 |
| 1996-11-14 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 86-95 | 1442.25 | 1427.52 | 44.63% | 55.37% | -10.03 | 5-2 |
| 1996-11-15 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 99-103 | 1432.22 | 1429.76 | 42.89% | 57.11% | -6.42 | 5-3 |
| 1996-11-17 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 94-102 | 1425.80 | 1441.77 | 40.31% | 59.69% | -8.54 | 5-4 |
| 1996-11-19 | Dallas Mavericks | W 100-97 | 1417.26 | 1384.18 | 62.03% | 37.97% | +4.92 | 6-4 |
| 1996-11-21 | Atlanta Hawks | L 65-73 | 1422.18 | 1538.50 | 40.88% | 59.12% | -8.66 | 6-5 |
| 1996-11-23 | Washington Bullets | L 90-95 | 1413.52 | 1503.11 | 44.64% | 55.36% | -7.48 | 6-6 |
| 1996-11-25 | @ Orlando Magic | W 100-88 | 1406.04 | 1611.17 | 18.52% | 81.48% | +21.14 | 7-6 |
| 1996-11-27 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 92-75 | 1427.18 | 1580.07 | 35.91% | 64.09% | +19.80 | 8-6 |
| 1996-11-30 | Charlotte Hornets | L 87-94 | 1446.98 | 1526.77 | 46.04% | 53.96% | -9.13 | 8-7 |
| 1996-12-03 | Chicago Bulls | L 104-107 | 1437.85 | 1786.64 | 15.35% | 84.65% | -1.99 | 8-8 |
| 1996-12-07 | @ Washington Bullets | W 126-118 | 1435.86 | 1488.54 | 35.35% | 64.65% | +13.70 | 9-8 |
| 1996-12-08 | Boston Celtics | W 100-87 | 1449.56 | 1408.47 | 63.11% | 36.89% | +9.96 | 10-8 |
| 1996-12-10 | Detroit Pistons | L 85-93 | 1459.52 | 1614.54 | 35.62% | 64.38% | -7.55 | 10-9 |
| 1996-12-12 | Seattle Supersonics | W 100-97 | 1451.97 | 1656.56 | 29.38% | 70.62% | +9.17 | 11-9 |
| 1996-12-14 | New Jersey Nets | W 101-91 | 1461.14 | 1374.98 | 68.92% | 31.08% | +7.36 | 12-9 |
| 1996-12-16 | @ Boston Celtics | W 107-91 | 1468.50 | 1393.59 | 53.26% | 46.74% | +14.00 | 13-9 |
| 1996-12-18 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-111 | 1482.50 | 1618.30 | 38.20% | 61.80% | -7.01 | 13-10 |
| 1996-12-19 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 93-96 | 1475.49 | 1354.95 | 59.71% | 40.29% | -7.74 | 13-11 |
| 1996-12-21 | Orlando Magic | W 103-85 | 1467.75 | 1513.01 | 51.00% | 49.00% | +15.57 | 14-11 |
| 1996-12-23 | @ Houston Rockets | W 81-76 | 1483.32 | 1609.60 | 26.36% | 73.64% | +12.33 | 15-11 |
| 1996-12-26 | Houston Rockets | L 90-101 | 1495.65 | 1597.26 | 42.94% | 57.06% | -10.67 | 15-12 |
| 1996-12-27 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 86-94 | 1484.98 | 1585.27 | 29.36% | 70.64% | -6.22 | 15-13 |
| 1996-12-29 | Miami Heat | L 94-95 | 1478.76 | 1639.70 | 34.85% | 65.15% | -2.61 | 15-14 |
| 1997-01-04 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 91-97 | 1476.15 | 1433.63 | 63.31% | 36.69% | -11.61 | 15-15 |
| 1997-01-05 | @ New York Knicks | L 92-97 | 1464.54 | 1588.65 | 26.60% | 73.40% | -4.46 | 15-16 |
| 1997-01-07 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 86-76 | 1460.08 | 1649.00 | 19.97% | 80.03% | +18.96 | 16-16 |
| 1997-01-08 | Utah Jazz | W 119-112 | 1479.04 | 1660.17 | 32.25% | 67.75% | +9.49 | 17-16 |
| 1997-01-10 | Chicago Bulls | L 101-116 | 1488.53 | 1797.72 | 18.55% | 81.45% | -5.38 | 17-17 |
| 1997-01-12 | Golden State Warriors | W 111-93 | 1483.15 | 1427.20 | 65.08% | 34.92% | +11.10 | 18-17 |
| 1997-01-17 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 73-100 | 1494.25 | 1814.80 | 10.47% | 89.53% | -4.08 | 18-18 |
| 1997-01-18 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 71-94 | 1490.17 | 1629.18 | 24.96% | 75.04% | -8.97 | 18-19 |
| 1997-01-20 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-104 | 1481.20 | 1286.58 | 69.42% | 30.58% | +7.25 | 19-19 |
| 1997-01-21 | Indiana Pacers | L 89-92 | 1488.45 | 1541.53 | 49.88% | 50.12% | -6.47 | 19-20 |
| 1997-01-23 | @ Orlando Magic | L 92-96 | 1481.98 | 1525.73 | 36.53% | 63.47% | -5.47 | 19-21 |
| 1997-01-25 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 88-86 | 1476.51 | 1542.75 | 33.58% | 66.42% | +7.03 | 20-21 |
| 1997-01-26 | San Antonio Spurs | W 94-76 | 1483.54 | 1384.93 | 70.44% | 29.56% | +9.39 | 21-21 |
| 1997-01-28 | Detroit Pistons | L 84-93 | 1492.93 | 1630.78 | 37.92% | 62.08% | -8.52 | 21-22 |
| 1997-01-31 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 95-102 | 1484.41 | 1521.65 | 37.40% | 62.60% | -7.41 | 21-23 |
| 1997-02-01 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-109 | 1477.00 | 1271.48 | 81.51% | 18.49% | -18.31 | 21-24 |
| 1997-02-04 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 78-79 | 1458.69 | 1539.53 | 45.89% | 54.11% | -3.44 | 21-25 |
| 1997-02-06 | @ Miami Heat | L 90-102 | 1455.25 | 1656.68 | 18.84% | 81.16% | -4.89 | 21-26 |
| 1997-02-11 | Toronto Raptors | W 101-96 | 1450.36 | 1404.92 | 63.70% | 36.30% | +6.08 | 22-26 |
| 1997-02-14 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 106-102 | 1456.44 | 1392.70 | 59.07% | 40.93% | +6.13 | 23-26 |
| 1997-02-15 | Denver Nuggets | W 92-87 | 1462.57 | 1373.70 | 69.26% | 30.74% | +5.15 | 24-26 |
| 1997-02-17 | @ Washington Bullets | L 93-95 | 1467.72 | 1490.94 | 39.31% | 60.69% | -4.16 | 24-27 |
| 1997-02-20 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 101-99 | 1463.56 | 1326.02 | 62.04% | 37.96% | +4.02 | 25-27 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 93-98 | 1467.58 | 1299.26 | 66.11% | 33.89% | -11.08 | 25-28 |
| 1997-02-23 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 86-99 | 1456.50 | 1419.66 | 62.54% | 37.46% | -16.89 | 25-29 |
| 1997-02-26 | Atlanta Hawks | L 72-79 | 1439.61 | 1616.88 | 32.74% | 67.26% | -6.48 | 25-30 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 85-104 | 1433.13 | 1521.98 | 30.74% | 69.26% | -10.04 | 25-31 |
| 1997-03-01 | Sacramento Kings | L 92-103 | 1423.09 | 1424.79 | 57.22% | 42.78% | -14.22 | 25-32 |
| 1997-03-03 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 90-108 | 1408.87 | 1820.00 | 6.49% | 93.51% | -2.06 | 25-33 |
| 1997-03-04 | @ New York Knicks | L 86-93 | 1406.81 | 1646.18 | 15.73% | 84.27% | -3.12 | 25-34 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 80-90 | 1403.69 | 1637.08 | 16.19% | 83.81% | -3.83 | 25-35 |
| 1997-03-08 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 90-82 | 1399.86 | 1571.03 | 21.65% | 78.35% | +16.60 | 26-35 |
| 1997-03-11 | Miami Heat | L 93-108 | 1416.46 | 1658.59 | 25.10% | 74.90% | -7.29 | 26-36 |
| 1997-03-14 | Washington Bullets | L 96-105 | 1409.17 | 1492.46 | 45.54% | 54.46% | -10.23 | 26-37 |
| 1997-03-16 | Indiana Pacers | W 102-98 | 1398.94 | 1533.56 | 38.36% | 61.64% | +9.24 | 27-37 |
| 1997-03-17 | @ Boston Celtics | L 117-126 | 1408.18 | 1265.72 | 62.70% | 37.30% | -14.09 | 27-38 |
| 1997-03-20 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 78-97 | 1394.09 | 1608.52 | 28.22% | 71.78% | -9.22 | 27-39 |
| 1997-03-22 | New York Knicks | W 80-79 | 1384.87 | 1630.16 | 24.76% | 75.24% | +5.64 | 28-39 |
| 1997-03-25 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 112-117 | 1390.51 | 1521.58 | 25.82% | 74.18% | -4.33 | 28-40 |
| 1997-03-26 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 84-106 | 1386.18 | 1603.11 | 17.52% | 82.48% | -6.15 | 28-41 |
| 1997-03-28 | @ Utah Jazz | L 96-101 | 1380.03 | 1737.12 | 8.66% | 91.34% | -1.45 | 28-42 |
| 1997-03-30 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 97-99 | 1378.58 | 1313.34 | 51.87% | 48.13% | -5.49 | 28-43 |
| 1997-04-01 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 102-91 | 1373.09 | 1184.11 | 68.72% | 31.28% | +7.76 | 29-43 |
| 1997-04-03 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 80-103 | 1380.85 | 1698.55 | 10.63% | 89.37% | -3.81 | 29-44 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 93-108 | 1377.04 | 1599.94 | 17.03% | 82.97% | -4.94 | 29-45 |
| 1997-04-08 | Orlando Magic | L 82-97 | 1372.10 | 1537.32 | 34.29% | 65.71% | -9.95 | 29-46 |
| 1997-04-10 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 88-93 | 1362.15 | 1362.72 | 42.46% | 57.54% | -7.11 | 29-47 |
| 1997-04-11 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 126-118 | 1355.04 | 1317.60 | 62.62% | 37.38% | +7.92 | 30-47 |
| 1997-04-13 | New Jersey Nets | W 132-123 | 1362.96 | 1362.85 | 57.47% | 42.53% | +9.55 | 31-47 |
| 1997-04-15 | Toronto Raptors | W 92-85 | 1372.51 | 1390.90 | 54.85% | 45.15% | +8.95 | 32-47 |
| 1997-04-16 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 85-92 | 1381.46 | 1607.42 | 16.78% | 83.22% | -3.32 | 32-48 |
| 1997-04-18 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 112-122 | 1378.14 | 1447.11 | 33.23% | 66.77% | -7.88 | 32-49 |
| 1997-04-20 | Charlotte Hornets | W 120-100 | 1370.26 | 1639.59 | 22.27% | 77.73% | +26.04 | 33-49 |
| 1996-11-01 | San Antonio Spurs | W 82-78 | 1406.07 | 1596.61 | 31.08% | 68.92% | +10.32 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-03 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 85-91 | 1416.39 | 1598.75 | 20.58% | 79.42% | -3.77 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-05 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 98-95 | 1412.62 | 1495.99 | 31.42% | 68.58% | +8.89 | 2-1 |
| 1996-11-07 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 94-95 | 1421.51 | 1546.46 | 26.51% | 73.49% | -1.40 | 2-2 |
| 1996-11-10 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 70-81 | 1420.11 | 1441.05 | 39.62% | 60.38% | -9.84 | 2-3 |
| 1996-11-12 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 100-97 | 1410.27 | 1555.45 | 36.93% | 63.07% | +8.18 | 3-3 |
| 1996-11-14 | Dallas Mavericks | W 100-90 | 1418.45 | 1395.27 | 60.68% | 39.32% | +9.31 | 4-3 |
| 1996-11-16 | @ New York Knicks | L 79-82 | 1427.76 | 1565.79 | 25.06% | 74.94% | -3.25 | 4-4 |
| 1996-11-19 | @ Houston Rockets | L 93-122 | 1424.51 | 1584.73 | 22.74% | 77.26% | -9.17 | 4-5 |
| 1996-11-21 | @ Orlando Magic | L 86-90 | 1415.34 | 1602.19 | 20.16% | 79.84% | -3.02 | 4-6 |
| 1996-11-23 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 98-96 | 1412.32 | 1453.97 | 51.52% | 48.48% | +5.13 | 5-6 |
| 1996-11-25 | @ Washington Bullets | L 98-105 | 1417.45 | 1510.59 | 30.22% | 69.78% | -5.99 | 5-7 |
| 1996-11-27 | Seattle Supersonics | L 98-106 | 1411.46 | 1680.42 | 22.31% | 77.69% | -4.72 | 5-8 |
| 1996-11-29 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 108-103 | 1406.74 | 1430.81 | 39.19% | 60.81% | +10.18 | 6-8 |
| 1996-11-30 | Toronto Raptors | W 79-70 | 1416.92 | 1333.60 | 68.57% | 31.43% | +7.06 | 7-8 |
| 1996-12-03 | Sacramento Kings | L 89-96 | 1423.98 | 1403.50 | 60.31% | 39.69% | -11.95 | 7-9 |
| 1996-12-05 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 86-117 | 1412.03 | 1670.13 | 14.35% | 85.65% | -5.99 | 7-10 |
| 1996-12-06 | @ Utah Jazz | L 95-106 | 1406.04 | 1709.48 | 11.43% | 88.57% | -2.84 | 7-11 |
| 1996-12-08 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 86-110 | 1403.20 | 1605.25 | 18.79% | 81.21% | -6.89 | 7-12 |
| 1996-12-10 | Houston Rockets | L 94-96 | 1396.31 | 1620.76 | 27.06% | 72.94% | -2.87 | 7-13 |
| 1996-12-11 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 86-103 | 1393.44 | 1761.71 | 8.16% | 91.84% | -2.52 | 7-14 |
| 1996-12-13 | Phoenix Suns | W 108-105 | 1390.92 | 1493.03 | 42.87% | 57.13% | +7.41 | 8-14 |
| 1996-12-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 93-101 | 1398.33 | 1566.85 | 33.86% | 66.14% | -7.17 | 8-15 |
| 1996-12-18 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 96-123 | 1391.16 | 1419.95 | 38.55% | 61.45% | -15.00 | 8-16 |
| 1996-12-19 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 105-112 | 1376.16 | 1387.70 | 40.93% | 59.07% | -8.11 | 8-17 |
| 1996-12-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 103-88 | 1368.05 | 1625.31 | 23.50% | 76.50% | +22.19 | 9-17 |
| 1996-12-23 | Utah Jazz | W 107-98 | 1390.24 | 1705.63 | 18.02% | 81.98% | +18.42 | 10-17 |
| 1996-12-26 | New York Knicks | W 88-80 | 1408.66 | 1592.04 | 31.97% | 68.03% | +14.41 | 11-17 |
| 1996-12-28 | Denver Nuggets | W 103-96 | 1423.07 | 1377.73 | 63.68% | 36.32% | +5.09 | 12-17 |
| 1996-12-30 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 96-108 | 1428.16 | 1588.16 | 22.76% | 77.24% | -5.91 | 12-18 |
| 1997-01-03 | @ Boston Celtics | W 94-84 | 1422.25 | 1356.38 | 51.96% | 48.04% | +11.38 | 13-18 |
| 1997-01-04 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 97-91 | 1433.63 | 1476.15 | 36.69% | 63.31% | +11.62 | 14-18 |
| 1997-01-07 | Houston Rockets | L 95-104 | 1445.25 | 1590.43 | 36.93% | 63.07% | -8.30 | 14-19 |
| 1997-01-09 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 110-107 | 1436.95 | 1371.93 | 51.84% | 48.16% | +6.25 | 15-19 |
| 1997-01-11 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 95-93 | 1443.20 | 1437.61 | 58.24% | 41.76% | +4.42 | 16-19 |
| 1997-01-14 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 93-95 | 1447.62 | 1620.09 | 21.53% | 78.47% | -2.28 | 16-20 |
| 1997-01-15 | Chicago Bulls | L 102-112 | 1445.34 | 1811.46 | 14.10% | 85.90% | -3.34 | 16-21 |
| 1997-01-18 | Golden State Warriors | W 108-93 | 1442.00 | 1433.66 | 58.63% | 41.37% | +12.00 | 17-21 |
| 1997-01-20 | San Antonio Spurs | W 96-83 | 1454.00 | 1399.16 | 64.94% | 35.06% | +9.47 | 18-21 |
| 1997-01-21 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 106-118 | 1463.47 | 1359.05 | 57.46% | 42.54% | -14.91 | 18-22 |
| 1997-01-23 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 95-76 | 1448.56 | 1234.08 | 71.79% | 28.21% | +9.21 | 19-22 |
| 1997-01-25 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 94-101 | 1457.77 | 1600.89 | 24.52% | 75.48% | -4.86 | 19-23 |
| 1997-01-28 | Sacramento Kings | L 88-91 | 1452.91 | 1409.38 | 63.44% | 36.56% | -8.23 | 19-24 |
| 1997-01-30 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 92-82 | 1444.68 | 1345.93 | 56.66% | 43.34% | +10.27 | 20-24 |
| 1997-01-31 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 97-95 | 1454.95 | 1371.21 | 54.52% | 45.48% | +4.82 | 21-24 |
| 1997-02-02 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 103-102 | 1459.77 | 1551.46 | 44.34% | 55.66% | +4.16 | 22-24 |
| 1997-02-04 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 101-115 | 1463.93 | 1541.87 | 32.10% | 67.90% | -8.99 | 22-25 |
| 1997-02-06 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 103-86 | 1454.94 | 1220.23 | 83.91% | 16.09% | +4.97 | 23-25 |
| 1997-02-12 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 84-100 | 1459.91 | 1657.63 | 30.20% | 69.80% | -9.05 | 23-26 |
| 1997-02-14 | Orlando Magic | W 104-100 | 1450.86 | 1544.92 | 44.01% | 55.99% | +8.39 | 24-26 |
| 1997-02-16 | Phoenix Suns | W 107-96 | 1459.25 | 1483.68 | 53.99% | 46.01% | +11.43 | 25-26 |
| 1997-02-18 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 84-95 | 1470.68 | 1428.80 | 48.51% | 51.49% | -12.06 | 25-27 |
| 1997-02-19 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 84-73 | 1458.62 | 1226.17 | 73.84% | 26.16% | +6.50 | 26-27 |
| 1997-02-21 | Golden State Warriors | W 101-82 | 1465.12 | 1407.99 | 65.24% | 34.76% | +11.35 | 27-27 |
| 1997-02-26 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 108-89 | 1476.47 | 1301.51 | 66.96% | 33.04% | +10.79 | 28-27 |
| 1997-02-27 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-105 | 1487.26 | 1329.17 | 64.78% | 35.22% | +2.64 | 29-27 |
| 1997-03-02 | Charlotte Hornets | L 96-108 | 1489.90 | 1594.80 | 42.48% | 57.52% | -11.02 | 29-28 |
| 1997-03-05 | Detroit Pistons | L 88-92 | 1478.88 | 1654.17 | 32.99% | 67.01% | -4.95 | 29-29 |
| 1997-03-07 | Denver Nuggets | W 96-83 | 1473.93 | 1355.97 | 72.70% | 27.30% | +7.37 | 30-29 |
| 1997-03-09 | Utah Jazz | L 106-115 | 1481.30 | 1698.48 | 27.90% | 72.10% | -6.26 | 30-30 |
| 1997-03-11 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-100 | 1475.04 | 1320.49 | 76.68% | 23.32% | +3.49 | 31-30 |
| 1997-03-13 | Seattle Supersonics | L 92-108 | 1478.53 | 1690.83 | 28.47% | 71.53% | -8.53 | 31-31 |
| 1997-03-14 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-109 | 1470.00 | 1315.95 | 64.25% | 35.75% | -18.00 | 31-32 |
| 1997-03-16 | Boston Celtics | W 119-101 | 1452.00 | 1272.34 | 79.16% | 20.84% | +6.62 | 32-32 |
| 1997-03-18 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 97-115 | 1458.62 | 1524.33 | 33.65% | 66.35% | -10.70 | 32-33 |
| 1997-03-19 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 95-72 | 1447.92 | 1183.63 | 86.08% | 13.92% | +5.00 | 33-33 |
| 1997-03-21 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 98-112 | 1452.92 | 1642.35 | 19.92% | 80.08% | -5.58 | 33-34 |
| 1997-03-23 | Miami Heat | L 108-113 | 1447.34 | 1682.38 | 25.88% | 74.12% | -4.33 | 33-35 |
| 1997-03-25 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-112 | 1443.01 | 1602.95 | 22.77% | 77.23% | -5.12 | 33-36 |
| 1997-03-26 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 102-100 | 1437.89 | 1321.02 | 59.20% | 40.80% | +4.32 | 34-36 |
| 1997-03-28 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 81-92 | 1442.21 | 1707.53 | 13.85% | 86.15% | -3.44 | 34-37 |
| 1997-03-30 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 113-102 | 1438.77 | 1373.76 | 51.84% | 48.16% | +11.97 | 35-37 |
| 1997-04-02 | New Jersey Nets | W 94-89 | 1450.74 | 1383.47 | 66.55% | 33.45% | +5.60 | 36-37 |
| 1997-04-04 | Washington Bullets | W 97-95 | 1456.34 | 1558.15 | 42.91% | 57.09% | +6.04 | 37-37 |
| 1997-04-06 | Indiana Pacers | L 83-94 | 1462.38 | 1535.94 | 46.93% | 53.07% | -11.65 | 37-38 |
| 1997-04-08 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-115 | 1450.73 | 1577.06 | 26.35% | 73.65% | -5.59 | 37-39 |
| 1997-04-10 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 108-96 | 1445.14 | 1461.84 | 40.21% | 59.79% | +15.52 | 38-39 |
| 1997-04-12 | Atlanta Hawks | L 66-80 | 1460.66 | 1668.67 | 28.97% | 71.03% | -8.12 | 38-40 |
| 1997-04-14 | @ Miami Heat | W 95-87 | 1452.54 | 1708.87 | 14.48% | 85.52% | +18.12 | 39-40 |
| 1997-04-16 | Dallas Mavericks | L 77-92 | 1470.66 | 1268.98 | 81.18% | 18.82% | -23.55 | 39-41 |
| 1997-04-18 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 122-112 | 1447.11 | 1378.14 | 66.77% | 33.23% | +7.87 | 40-41 |
| 1997-04-19 | @ Utah Jazz | L 89-101 | 1454.98 | 1768.31 | 10.87% | 89.13% | -2.82 | 40-42 |
| 1996-11-01 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 77-90 | 1402.60 | 1530.33 | 39.30% | 60.70% | -10.61 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-07 | Orlando Magic | L 95-108 | 1391.99 | 1593.55 | 23.86% | 76.14% | -6.45 | 0-2 |
| 1996-11-08 | @ Orlando Magic | L 82-86 | 1385.54 | 1599.99 | 22.54% | 77.46% | -3.37 | 0-3 |
| 1996-11-13 | Washington Bullets | L 91-106 | 1382.17 | 1486.93 | 42.50% | 57.50% | -12.33 | 0-4 |
| 1996-11-15 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 85-93 | 1369.84 | 1536.55 | 34.10% | 65.90% | -7.22 | 0-5 |
| 1996-11-16 | Denver Nuggets | W 106-99 | 1362.62 | 1468.17 | 42.38% | 57.62% | +11.42 | 1-5 |
| 1996-11-21 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 88-96 | 1374.04 | 1593.06 | 17.34% | 82.66% | -3.68 | 1-6 |
| 1996-11-23 | Dallas Mavericks | W 114-91 | 1370.36 | 1392.96 | 54.25% | 45.75% | +16.43 | 2-6 |
| 1996-11-25 | @ Utah Jazz | L 92-108 | 1386.79 | 1670.68 | 12.62% | 87.38% | -3.78 | 2-7 |
| 1996-11-27 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 77-99 | 1383.01 | 1407.43 | 39.15% | 60.85% | -13.75 | 2-8 |
| 1996-11-28 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 118-124 | 1369.26 | 1424.23 | 35.05% | 64.95% | -6.43 | 2-9 |
| 1996-11-30 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-95 | 1362.83 | 1429.70 | 40.49% | 59.51% | +10.45 | 3-9 |
| 1996-12-04 | New York Knicks | L 102-109 | 1373.28 | 1525.26 | 36.03% | 63.97% | -7.14 | 3-10 |
| 1996-12-06 | @ Boston Celtics | W 110-108 | 1366.14 | 1413.26 | 36.08% | 63.92% | +4.79 | 4-10 |
| 1996-12-07 | Detroit Pistons | L 69-95 | 1370.93 | 1604.60 | 26.03% | 73.97% | -9.94 | 4-11 |
| 1996-12-11 | Seattle Supersonics | W 110-101 | 1360.99 | 1674.95 | 18.14% | 81.86% | +18.39 | 5-11 |
| 1996-12-13 | Chicago Bulls | L 92-113 | 1379.38 | 1764.23 | 12.84% | 87.16% | -4.40 | 5-12 |
| 1996-12-14 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 91-101 | 1374.98 | 1461.14 | 31.08% | 68.92% | -7.37 | 5-13 |
| 1996-12-17 | Toronto Raptors | L 88-97 | 1367.61 | 1341.22 | 61.12% | 38.88% | -13.73 | 5-14 |
| 1996-12-18 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 81-99 | 1353.88 | 1574.02 | 17.25% | 82.75% | -5.48 | 5-15 |
| 1996-12-20 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 95-109 | 1348.40 | 1590.29 | 15.54% | 84.46% | -4.36 | 5-16 |
| 1996-12-21 | Boston Celtics | W 101-100 | 1344.04 | 1379.58 | 52.40% | 47.60% | +3.57 | 6-16 |
| 1996-12-23 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 81-113 | 1347.61 | 1785.10 | 5.63% | 94.37% | -2.39 | 6-17 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-98 | 1345.22 | 1352.40 | 48.97% | 51.03% | -5.18 | 6-18 |
| 1996-12-27 | Indiana Pacers | W 105-94 | 1340.04 | 1568.26 | 26.64% | 73.36% | +18.22 | 7-18 |
| 1996-12-29 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 110-102 | 1358.26 | 1550.03 | 19.71% | 80.29% | +12.03 | 8-18 |
| 1996-12-30 | @ New York Knicks | L 86-98 | 1370.29 | 1585.53 | 17.66% | 82.34% | -4.58 | 8-19 |
| 1997-01-02 | @ Miami Heat | L 91-101 | 1365.71 | 1642.31 | 13.09% | 86.91% | -3.10 | 8-20 |
| 1997-01-03 | Atlanta Hawks | L 85-95 | 1362.61 | 1575.53 | 28.39% | 71.61% | -6.73 | 8-21 |
| 1997-01-07 | San Antonio Spurs | W 90-74 | 1355.88 | 1432.89 | 46.44% | 53.56% | +16.05 | 9-21 |
| 1997-01-09 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 107-110 | 1371.93 | 1436.95 | 48.16% | 51.84% | -6.25 | 9-22 |
| 1997-01-11 | Toronto Raptors | L 106-123 | 1365.68 | 1356.73 | 58.71% | 41.29% | -18.13 | 9-23 |
| 1997-01-13 | Orlando Magic | L 111-114 | 1347.55 | 1490.07 | 37.29% | 62.71% | -4.84 | 9-24 |
| 1997-01-15 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 104-116 | 1342.71 | 1525.81 | 20.51% | 79.49% | -5.32 | 9-25 |
| 1997-01-17 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-103 | 1337.39 | 1292.64 | 48.93% | 51.07% | +3.82 | 10-25 |
| 1997-01-18 | Charlotte Hornets | L 92-102 | 1341.21 | 1531.14 | 31.16% | 68.84% | -7.38 | 10-26 |
| 1997-01-20 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-132 | 1333.83 | 1343.77 | 41.15% | 58.85% | -9.24 | 10-27 |
| 1997-01-22 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 103-95 | 1324.59 | 1389.69 | 33.73% | 66.27% | +14.04 | 11-27 |
| 1997-01-23 | @ Houston Rockets | L 104-111 | 1338.63 | 1639.50 | 11.58% | 88.42% | -2.30 | 11-28 |
| 1997-01-25 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 81-92 | 1336.33 | 1342.19 | 41.72% | 58.28% | -10.36 | 11-29 |
| 1997-01-28 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 62-84 | 1325.97 | 1553.86 | 26.67% | 73.33% | -9.37 | 11-30 |
| 1997-01-30 | Phoenix Suns | W 113-101 | 1316.60 | 1457.18 | 37.55% | 62.45% | +16.20 | 12-30 |
| 1997-02-01 | Detroit Pistons | L 75-90 | 1332.80 | 1646.82 | 18.14% | 81.86% | -5.26 | 12-31 |
| 1997-02-02 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 90-92 | 1327.54 | 1566.21 | 15.78% | 84.22% | -1.67 | 12-32 |
| 1997-02-04 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 111-105 | 1325.87 | 1225.62 | 70.63% | 29.37% | +5.39 | 13-32 |
| 1997-02-06 | Indiana Pacers | L 100-104 | 1331.26 | 1551.19 | 27.58% | 72.42% | -4.14 | 13-33 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Orlando Magic | W 104-98 | 1327.12 | 1567.60 | 15.65% | 84.35% | +15.48 | 14-33 |
| 1997-02-12 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 100-113 | 1342.60 | 1556.44 | 17.78% | 82.22% | -4.80 | 14-34 |
| 1997-02-14 | @ Washington Bullets | L 107-125 | 1337.80 | 1505.62 | 27.57% | 72.43% | -8.76 | 14-35 |
| 1997-02-15 | Washington Bullets | W 107-86 | 1329.04 | 1514.38 | 31.73% | 68.27% | +23.43 | 15-35 |
| 1997-02-17 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 101-108 | 1352.47 | 1549.21 | 19.26% | 80.74% | -3.81 | 15-36 |
| 1997-02-20 | Miami Heat | L 87-92 | 1348.66 | 1687.67 | 16.10% | 83.90% | -2.70 | 15-37 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 84-98 | 1345.96 | 1655.47 | 11.08% | 88.92% | -3.11 | 15-38 |
| 1997-02-23 | Boston Celtics | W 109-93 | 1342.85 | 1313.89 | 61.47% | 38.53% | +11.55 | 16-38 |
| 1997-02-25 | Sacramento Kings | W 97-90 | 1354.40 | 1430.20 | 46.61% | 53.39% | +10.58 | 17-38 |
| 1997-02-28 | Golden State Warriors | L 108-117 | 1364.98 | 1384.76 | 54.65% | 45.35% | -12.29 | 17-39 |
| 1997-03-03 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 95-108 | 1352.69 | 1439.01 | 31.06% | 68.94% | -8.38 | 17-40 |
| 1997-03-04 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 118-123 | 1344.31 | 1541.02 | 19.26% | 80.74% | -3.23 | 17-41 |
| 1997-03-06 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 102-96 | 1341.08 | 1203.73 | 62.01% | 37.99% | +6.97 | 18-41 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 90-109 | 1348.05 | 1691.65 | 9.29% | 90.71% | -3.03 | 18-42 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-115 | 1345.02 | 1590.07 | 15.30% | 84.70% | -3.63 | 18-43 |
| 1997-03-12 | Utah Jazz | L 102-117 | 1341.39 | 1694.67 | 15.02% | 84.98% | -4.35 | 18-44 |
| 1997-03-14 | Chicago Bulls | W 99-98 | 1337.04 | 1818.98 | 7.77% | 92.23% | +6.90 | 19-44 |
| 1997-03-16 | @ New York Knicks | W 89-74 | 1343.94 | 1649.11 | 11.33% | 88.67% | +25.72 | 20-44 |
| 1997-03-18 | Houston Rockets | L 89-97 | 1369.66 | 1603.97 | 25.96% | 74.04% | -5.49 | 20-45 |
| 1997-03-21 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 110-112 | 1364.17 | 1314.24 | 49.67% | 50.33% | -5.27 | 20-46 |
| 1997-03-23 | @ Boston Celtics | W 100-91 | 1358.90 | 1274.03 | 54.69% | 45.31% | +10.19 | 21-46 |
| 1997-03-24 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 84-109 | 1369.09 | 1592.95 | 27.13% | 72.87% | -10.16 | 21-47 |
| 1997-03-26 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 123-105 | 1358.93 | 1319.50 | 62.89% | 37.11% | +11.79 | 22-47 |
| 1997-03-28 | New York Knicks | W 92-86 | 1370.72 | 1625.16 | 23.79% | 76.21% | +13.98 | 23-47 |
| 1997-03-29 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 101-111 | 1384.70 | 1836.66 | 5.20% | 94.80% | -1.23 | 23-48 |
| 1997-04-02 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 89-94 | 1383.47 | 1450.74 | 33.45% | 66.55% | -5.60 | 23-49 |
| 1997-04-03 | Charlotte Hornets | L 87-93 | 1377.87 | 1621.88 | 24.90% | 75.10% | -4.57 | 23-50 |
| 1997-04-06 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 96-103 | 1373.30 | 1461.52 | 44.84% | 55.16% | -8.89 | 23-51 |
| 1997-04-08 | Miami Heat | L 92-94 | 1364.41 | 1705.43 | 15.94% | 84.06% | -1.69 | 23-52 |
| 1997-04-10 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 93-88 | 1362.72 | 1362.15 | 57.54% | 42.46% | +7.11 | 24-52 |
| 1997-04-11 | @ Washington Bullets | L 90-109 | 1369.83 | 1543.81 | 21.38% | 78.62% | -6.98 | 24-53 |
| 1997-04-13 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 123-132 | 1362.85 | 1362.96 | 42.53% | 57.47% | -9.55 | 24-54 |
| 1997-04-15 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 101-109 | 1353.30 | 1676.79 | 10.31% | 89.69% | -2.19 | 24-55 |
| 1997-04-16 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-113 | 1351.11 | 1297.33 | 64.80% | 35.20% | -13.72 | 24-56 |
| 1997-04-18 | @ Miami Heat | W 86-74 | 1337.39 | 1705.09 | 8.19% | 91.81% | +23.82 | 25-56 |
| 1997-04-20 | Atlanta Hawks | W 108-92 | 1361.21 | 1674.33 | 18.21% | 81.79% | +24.50 | 26-56 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 107-99 | 1545.40 | 1349.23 | 69.61% | 30.39% | +6.44 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-03 | Charlotte Hornets | W 113-86 | 1551.84 | 1505.41 | 63.83% | 36.17% | +14.08 | 2-0 |
| 1996-11-05 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 92-98 | 1565.92 | 1602.52 | 52.25% | 47.75% | -9.59 | 2-1 |
| 1996-11-07 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 105-100 | 1556.33 | 1445.44 | 58.36% | 41.64% | +6.97 | 3-1 |
| 1996-11-08 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 88-81 | 1563.30 | 1446.77 | 59.15% | 40.85% | +5.73 | 4-1 |
| 1996-11-10 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 101-82 | 1569.03 | 1282.59 | 79.38% | 20.62% | +6.73 | 5-1 |
| 1996-11-12 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-101 | 1575.76 | 1363.34 | 82.10% | 17.90% | -12.30 | 5-2 |
| 1996-11-14 | Toronto Raptors | W 99-96 | 1563.46 | 1352.10 | 82.01% | 17.99% | +2.33 | 6-2 |
| 1996-11-16 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 82-79 | 1565.79 | 1427.76 | 74.94% | 25.06% | +3.25 | 7-2 |
| 1996-11-19 | @ Orlando Magic | W 92-88 | 1569.04 | 1611.68 | 36.68% | 63.32% | +9.49 | 8-2 |
| 1996-11-20 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 86-93 | 1578.53 | 1493.04 | 54.77% | 45.23% | -10.86 | 8-3 |
| 1996-11-23 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 92-109 | 1567.67 | 1347.38 | 72.46% | 27.54% | -22.37 | 8-4 |
| 1996-11-24 | Seattle Supersonics | L 92-102 | 1545.30 | 1685.60 | 37.59% | 62.41% | -8.91 | 8-5 |
| 1996-11-30 | Sacramento Kings | W 115-101 | 1536.39 | 1420.28 | 72.49% | 27.51% | +7.71 | 9-5 |
| 1996-12-03 | Miami Heat | L 75-99 | 1544.10 | 1587.01 | 51.34% | 48.66% | -18.84 | 9-6 |
| 1996-12-04 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 109-102 | 1525.26 | 1373.28 | 63.97% | 36.03% | +7.14 | 10-6 |
| 1996-12-06 | @ Miami Heat | W 103-85 | 1532.40 | 1611.79 | 31.92% | 68.08% | +21.64 | 11-6 |
| 1996-12-07 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 89-80 | 1554.04 | 1428.08 | 73.61% | 26.39% | +5.93 | 12-6 |
| 1996-12-10 | Washington Bullets | W 85-73 | 1559.97 | 1474.84 | 68.80% | 31.20% | +8.10 | 13-6 |
| 1996-12-12 | Golden State Warriors | W 90-79 | 1568.07 | 1454.25 | 72.23% | 27.77% | +6.89 | 14-6 |
| 1996-12-14 | Denver Nuggets | W 89-82 | 1574.96 | 1381.30 | 80.46% | 19.54% | +3.88 | 15-6 |
| 1996-12-17 | Utah Jazz | W 99-94 | 1578.84 | 1716.38 | 37.96% | 62.04% | +10.39 | 16-6 |
| 1996-12-18 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 78-112 | 1589.23 | 1616.67 | 38.73% | 61.27% | -16.92 | 16-7 |
| 1996-12-20 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-103 | 1572.31 | 1336.72 | 74.18% | 25.82% | +5.12 | 17-7 |
| 1996-12-21 | Detroit Pistons | W 95-92 | 1577.43 | 1644.26 | 47.90% | 52.10% | +6.76 | 18-7 |
| 1996-12-23 | Atlanta Hawks | W 82-76 | 1584.19 | 1586.03 | 57.20% | 42.80% | +7.85 | 19-7 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 80-88 | 1592.04 | 1408.66 | 68.03% | 31.97% | -14.41 | 19-8 |
| 1996-12-28 | Orlando Magic | W 96-85 | 1577.63 | 1497.44 | 68.18% | 31.82% | +7.90 | 20-8 |
| 1996-12-30 | New Jersey Nets | W 98-86 | 1585.53 | 1370.29 | 82.34% | 17.66% | +4.58 | 21-8 |
| 1997-01-02 | @ Washington Bullets | W 92-80 | 1590.11 | 1527.13 | 51.55% | 48.45% | +12.57 | 22-8 |
| 1997-01-04 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 71-88 | 1602.68 | 1582.25 | 45.44% | 54.56% | -14.03 | 22-9 |
| 1997-01-05 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 97-92 | 1588.65 | 1464.54 | 73.40% | 26.60% | +4.46 | 23-9 |
| 1997-01-07 | Dallas Mavericks | W 102-72 | 1593.11 | 1364.05 | 83.47% | 16.53% | +6.78 | 24-9 |
| 1997-01-10 | @ Boston Celtics | W 111-98 | 1599.89 | 1375.51 | 72.93% | 27.07% | +7.31 | 25-9 |
| 1997-01-11 | Boston Celtics | W 112-99 | 1607.20 | 1368.20 | 84.24% | 15.76% | +4.26 | 26-9 |
| 1997-01-14 | @ Houston Rockets | L 86-106 | 1611.46 | 1605.79 | 43.34% | 56.66% | -14.52 | 26-10 |
| 1997-01-15 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 94-77 | 1596.94 | 1392.93 | 70.55% | 29.45% | +9.09 | 27-10 |
| 1997-01-18 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 98-105 | 1606.03 | 1472.51 | 61.49% | 38.51% | -12.18 | 27-11 |
| 1997-01-20 | Washington Bullets | W 95-79 | 1593.85 | 1545.81 | 64.04% | 35.96% | +10.77 | 28-11 |
| 1997-01-21 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 87-88 | 1604.62 | 1798.28 | 19.54% | 80.46% | -1.46 | 28-12 |
| 1997-01-23 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 92-90 | 1603.16 | 1548.00 | 50.42% | 49.58% | +5.25 | 29-12 |
| 1997-01-24 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 104-113 | 1608.41 | 1542.80 | 51.93% | 48.07% | -8.25 | 29-13 |
| 1997-01-26 | Miami Heat | W 95-89 | 1600.16 | 1639.06 | 51.92% | 48.08% | +8.82 | 30-13 |
| 1997-01-28 | Boston Celtics | W 109-107 | 1608.98 | 1352.68 | 85.52% | 14.48% | +1.53 | 31-13 |
| 1997-01-29 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 75-65 | 1610.51 | 1563.23 | 49.29% | 50.71% | +12.01 | 32-13 |
| 1997-02-02 | Charlotte Hornets | L 93-99 | 1622.52 | 1529.06 | 69.82% | 30.18% | -12.80 | 32-14 |
| 1997-02-04 | Houston Rockets | W 99-95 | 1609.72 | 1587.36 | 60.57% | 39.43% | +5.90 | 33-14 |
| 1997-02-06 | San Antonio Spurs | W 96-84 | 1615.62 | 1341.69 | 86.73% | 13.27% | +3.44 | 34-14 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Washington Bullets | W 97-92 | 1619.06 | 1512.69 | 57.73% | 42.27% | +7.08 | 35-14 |
| 1997-02-13 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-92 | 1626.14 | 1301.29 | 89.76% | 10.24% | +2.97 | 36-14 |
| 1997-02-16 | Indiana Pacers | W 89-80 | 1629.11 | 1534.81 | 69.92% | 30.08% | +6.76 | 37-14 |
| 1997-02-18 | Phoenix Suns | W 95-94 | 1635.87 | 1472.25 | 77.60% | 22.40% | +1.68 | 38-14 |
| 1997-02-20 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 109-87 | 1637.55 | 1440.85 | 69.67% | 30.33% | +10.66 | 39-14 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 64-84 | 1648.21 | 1695.63 | 36.04% | 63.96% | -12.08 | 39-15 |
| 1997-02-23 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 127-121 | 1636.13 | 1636.71 | 42.46% | 57.54% | +7.47 | 40-15 |
| 1997-02-25 | @ Utah Jazz | L 99-110 | 1643.60 | 1687.04 | 36.57% | 63.43% | -9.09 | 40-16 |
| 1997-02-26 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 96-95 | 1634.51 | 1521.85 | 58.61% | 41.39% | +2.20 | 41-16 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 112-108 | 1636.71 | 1359.28 | 78.52% | 21.48% | +2.27 | 42-16 |
| 1997-03-02 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 90-82 | 1638.98 | 1575.95 | 66.00% | 34.00% | +7.20 | 43-16 |
| 1997-03-04 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 93-86 | 1646.18 | 1406.81 | 84.27% | 15.73% | +3.12 | 44-16 |
| 1997-03-05 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 100-94 | 1649.30 | 1393.92 | 76.31% | 23.69% | +4.35 | 45-16 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Boston Celtics | W 113-102 | 1653.65 | 1297.22 | 85.21% | 14.79% | +3.67 | 46-16 |
| 1997-03-09 | Chicago Bulls | W 97-93 | 1657.32 | 1826.34 | 33.80% | 66.20% | +9.92 | 47-16 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 83-91 | 1667.24 | 1306.00 | 85.56% | 14.44% | -18.13 | 47-17 |
| 1997-03-16 | New Jersey Nets | L 74-89 | 1649.11 | 1343.94 | 88.67% | 11.33% | -25.72 | 47-18 |
| 1997-03-18 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 98-73 | 1623.39 | 1185.74 | 94.37% | 5.63% | +2.11 | 48-18 |
| 1997-03-19 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-100 | 1625.50 | 1318.91 | 81.22% | 18.78% | +4.66 | 49-18 |
| 1997-03-22 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 79-80 | 1630.16 | 1384.87 | 75.24% | 24.76% | -5.63 | 49-19 |
| 1997-03-23 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 88-94 | 1624.53 | 1608.94 | 59.64% | 40.36% | -10.94 | 49-20 |
| 1997-03-26 | Detroit Pistons | W 105-94 | 1613.59 | 1641.89 | 53.44% | 46.56% | +11.57 | 50-20 |
| 1997-03-28 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 86-92 | 1625.16 | 1370.72 | 76.21% | 23.79% | -13.99 | 50-21 |
| 1997-03-30 | @ Orlando Magic | W 101-86 | 1611.17 | 1589.27 | 45.65% | 54.35% | +15.77 | 51-21 |
| 1997-04-01 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 94-88 | 1626.94 | 1502.54 | 60.24% | 39.76% | +7.29 | 52-21 |
| 1997-04-04 | Orlando Magic | L 84-93 | 1634.23 | 1527.63 | 71.39% | 28.61% | -16.04 | 52-22 |
| 1997-04-05 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 102-97 | 1618.19 | 1663.80 | 36.28% | 63.72% | +10.68 | 53-22 |
| 1997-04-08 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 73-93 | 1628.87 | 1493.40 | 74.66% | 25.34% | -25.01 | 53-23 |
| 1997-04-10 | Chicago Bulls | L 103-105 | 1603.86 | 1835.75 | 26.23% | 73.77% | -2.78 | 53-24 |
| 1997-04-12 | @ Miami Heat | W 100-99 | 1601.08 | 1714.28 | 27.84% | 72.16% | +5.40 | 54-24 |
| 1997-04-14 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-110 | 1606.48 | 1542.77 | 51.65% | 48.35% | -4.73 | 54-25 |
| 1997-04-16 | Atlanta Hawks | W 96-92 | 1601.75 | 1678.98 | 46.41% | 53.59% | +8.02 | 55-25 |
| 1997-04-18 | Indiana Pacers | W 97-89 | 1609.77 | 1536.35 | 67.33% | 32.67% | +6.92 | 56-25 |
| 1997-04-19 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 103-101 | 1616.69 | 1802.91 | 20.22% | 79.78% | +8.46 | 57-25 |
| 1996-11-01 | Washington Bullets | L 92-96 | 1604.16 | 1502.36 | 70.82% | 29.18% | -10.61 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-07 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-95 | 1593.55 | 1391.99 | 76.14% | 23.86% | +6.44 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-08 | New Jersey Nets | W 86-82 | 1599.99 | 1385.54 | 77.46% | 22.54% | +3.38 | 2-1 |
| 1996-11-14 | Charlotte Hornets | W 96-89 | 1603.37 | 1507.29 | 70.13% | 29.87% | +5.92 | 3-1 |
| 1996-11-16 | Toronto Raptors | W 92-87 | 1609.29 | 1349.77 | 85.75% | 14.25% | +2.39 | 4-1 |
| 1996-11-19 | New York Knicks | L 88-92 | 1611.68 | 1569.04 | 63.32% | 36.68% | -9.49 | 4-2 |
| 1996-11-21 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 90-86 | 1602.19 | 1415.34 | 79.84% | 20.16% | +3.02 | 5-2 |
| 1996-11-23 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 76-73 | 1605.21 | 1524.58 | 54.08% | 45.92% | +5.96 | 6-2 |
| 1996-11-25 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 88-100 | 1611.17 | 1406.04 | 81.48% | 18.52% | -21.14 | 6-3 |
| 1996-11-27 | Atlanta Hawks | W 79-75 | 1590.03 | 1555.50 | 62.23% | 37.77% | +5.66 | 7-3 |
| 1996-11-29 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 91-100 | 1595.69 | 1362.80 | 73.88% | 26.12% | -16.61 | 7-4 |
| 1996-11-30 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 86-82 | 1579.08 | 1560.28 | 45.21% | 54.79% | +8.21 | 8-4 |
| 1996-12-02 | Dallas Mavericks | L 102-108 | 1587.29 | 1370.81 | 82.44% | 17.56% | -10.69 | 8-5 |
| 1996-12-04 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 57-84 | 1576.60 | 1558.11 | 60.04% | 39.96% | -23.37 | 8-6 |
| 1996-12-06 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 81-92 | 1553.23 | 1596.14 | 36.64% | 63.36% | -9.10 | 8-7 |
| 1996-12-08 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 84-91 | 1544.13 | 1405.49 | 62.19% | 37.81% | -12.33 | 8-8 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-93 | 1531.80 | 1567.67 | 37.59% | 62.41% | +11.46 | 9-8 |
| 1996-12-13 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 93-95 | 1543.26 | 1258.31 | 79.24% | 20.76% | -8.40 | 9-9 |
| 1996-12-14 | @ Utah Jazz | L 68-101 | 1534.86 | 1707.10 | 21.55% | 78.45% | -9.27 | 9-10 |
| 1996-12-18 | Indiana Pacers | L 95-102 | 1525.59 | 1556.42 | 53.07% | 46.93% | -7.44 | 9-11 |
| 1996-12-20 | Utah Jazz | L 93-98 | 1518.15 | 1711.77 | 30.70% | 69.30% | -5.14 | 9-12 |
| 1996-12-21 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 85-103 | 1513.01 | 1467.75 | 49.00% | 51.00% | -15.57 | 9-13 |
| 1996-12-23 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 89-84 | 1497.44 | 1594.72 | 43.55% | 56.45% | +9.45 | 10-13 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Miami Heat | L 76-96 | 1506.89 | 1616.90 | 28.21% | 71.79% | -9.45 | 10-14 |
| 1996-12-28 | @ New York Knicks | L 85-96 | 1497.44 | 1577.63 | 31.82% | 68.18% | -7.90 | 10-15 |
| 1996-12-30 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 85-97 | 1489.54 | 1633.38 | 24.44% | 75.56% | -6.34 | 10-16 |
| 1997-01-02 | Toronto Raptors | W 96-94 | 1483.20 | 1350.39 | 74.37% | 25.63% | +1.92 | 11-16 |
| 1997-01-03 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 89-110 | 1485.12 | 1786.55 | 11.55% | 88.45% | -3.97 | 11-17 |
| 1997-01-07 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-88 | 1481.15 | 1339.39 | 75.34% | 24.66% | +8.47 | 12-17 |
| 1997-01-09 | Atlanta Hawks | L 92-97 | 1489.62 | 1598.11 | 41.97% | 58.03% | -4.97 | 12-18 |
| 1997-01-12 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 88-85 | 1484.65 | 1374.86 | 58.21% | 41.79% | +5.42 | 13-18 |
| 1997-01-13 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 114-111 | 1490.07 | 1347.55 | 62.71% | 37.29% | +4.84 | 14-18 |
| 1997-01-15 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 78-66 | 1494.91 | 1372.07 | 60.02% | 39.98% | +10.37 | 15-18 |
| 1997-01-16 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 67-78 | 1505.28 | 1622.37 | 27.40% | 72.60% | -6.81 | 15-19 |
| 1997-01-19 | @ Miami Heat | W 99-87 | 1498.47 | 1646.89 | 23.96% | 76.04% | +19.73 | 16-19 |
| 1997-01-21 | Washington Bullets | W 93-88 | 1518.20 | 1535.04 | 55.07% | 44.93% | +7.53 | 17-19 |
| 1997-01-23 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 96-92 | 1525.73 | 1481.98 | 63.47% | 36.53% | +5.47 | 18-19 |
| 1997-01-24 | @ Boston Celtics | W 121-117 | 1531.20 | 1358.26 | 66.71% | 33.29% | +3.53 | 19-19 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ Washington Bullets | L 82-102 | 1534.73 | 1528.42 | 43.43% | 56.57% | -14.55 | 19-20 |
| 1997-01-29 | Phoenix Suns | W 112-105 | 1520.18 | 1464.10 | 65.10% | 34.90% | +6.91 | 20-20 |
| 1997-01-31 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-99 | 1527.09 | 1277.23 | 75.73% | 24.27% | +5.75 | 21-20 |
| 1997-02-02 | Houston Rockets | W 103-90 | 1532.84 | 1601.50 | 47.64% | 52.36% | +14.15 | 22-20 |
| 1997-02-04 | Indiana Pacers | W 111-87 | 1546.99 | 1567.88 | 54.50% | 45.50% | +16.69 | 23-20 |
| 1997-02-06 | Boston Celtics | W 119-111 | 1563.68 | 1357.99 | 81.53% | 18.47% | +3.92 | 24-20 |
| 1997-02-11 | New Jersey Nets | L 98-104 | 1567.60 | 1327.12 | 84.35% | 15.65% | -15.48 | 24-21 |
| 1997-02-12 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 87-96 | 1552.12 | 1630.57 | 32.03% | 67.97% | -7.20 | 24-22 |
| 1997-02-14 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-104 | 1544.92 | 1450.86 | 55.99% | 44.01% | -8.39 | 24-23 |
| 1997-02-16 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 89-110 | 1536.53 | 1812.06 | 13.16% | 86.84% | -4.51 | 24-24 |
| 1997-02-17 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 110-124 | 1532.02 | 1552.70 | 39.66% | 60.34% | -11.12 | 24-25 |
| 1997-02-19 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 95-84 | 1520.90 | 1550.08 | 53.31% | 46.69% | +11.60 | 25-25 |
| 1997-02-21 | Denver Nuggets | W 99-86 | 1532.50 | 1371.69 | 77.32% | 22.68% | +6.13 | 26-25 |
| 1997-02-23 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 99-90 | 1538.63 | 1530.94 | 43.63% | 56.37% | +12.66 | 27-25 |
| 1997-02-24 | Detroit Pistons | W 93-84 | 1551.29 | 1664.69 | 41.29% | 58.71% | +13.20 | 28-25 |
| 1997-02-26 | Miami Heat | W 98-86 | 1564.49 | 1681.36 | 40.80% | 59.20% | +15.36 | 29-25 |
| 1997-02-28 | San Antonio Spurs | W 94-73 | 1579.85 | 1290.73 | 87.71% | 12.29% | +4.21 | 30-25 |
| 1997-03-02 | Seattle Supersonics | L 101-109 | 1584.06 | 1702.42 | 40.60% | 59.40% | -8.60 | 30-26 |
| 1997-03-04 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 101-89 | 1575.46 | 1711.02 | 25.33% | 74.67% | +19.38 | 31-26 |
| 1997-03-06 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 94-93 | 1594.84 | 1438.74 | 71.07% | 28.93% | +2.16 | 32-26 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 101-108 | 1597.00 | 1380.76 | 72.00% | 28.00% | -14.26 | 32-27 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 85-121 | 1582.74 | 1469.69 | 58.67% | 41.33% | -26.37 | 32-28 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 96-91 | 1556.37 | 1348.60 | 71.00% | 29.00% | +4.86 | 33-28 |
| 1997-03-12 | @ Houston Rockets | W 96-95 | 1561.23 | 1621.12 | 34.40% | 65.60% | +4.91 | 34-28 |
| 1997-03-14 | Charlotte Hornets | W 86-81 | 1566.14 | 1618.95 | 49.92% | 50.08% | +8.39 | 35-28 |
| 1997-03-16 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 100-89 | 1574.53 | 1187.57 | 92.61% | 7.39% | +1.84 | 36-28 |
| 1997-03-17 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 107-112 | 1576.37 | 1626.18 | 35.72% | 64.28% | -4.23 | 36-29 |
| 1997-03-20 | Golden State Warriors | W 100-95 | 1572.14 | 1390.68 | 79.33% | 20.67% | +3.46 | 37-29 |
| 1997-03-21 | @ Boston Celtics | W 104-99 | 1575.60 | 1277.30 | 80.48% | 19.52% | +3.27 | 38-29 |
| 1997-03-23 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-84 | 1578.87 | 1610.94 | 52.90% | 47.10% | +17.99 | 39-29 |
| 1997-03-25 | Sacramento Kings | W 114-103 | 1596.86 | 1396.94 | 81.02% | 18.98% | +4.71 | 40-29 |
| 1997-03-27 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 93-97 | 1601.57 | 1284.24 | 82.14% | 17.86% | -12.30 | 40-30 |
| 1997-03-30 | New York Knicks | L 86-101 | 1589.27 | 1611.17 | 54.35% | 45.65% | -15.77 | 40-31 |
| 1997-04-01 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-105 | 1573.50 | 1328.76 | 84.68% | 15.32% | -21.97 | 40-32 |
| 1997-04-03 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 94-113 | 1551.53 | 1429.17 | 73.20% | 26.80% | -23.90 | 40-33 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ New York Knicks | W 93-84 | 1527.63 | 1634.23 | 28.61% | 71.39% | +16.04 | 41-33 |
| 1997-04-06 | Chicago Bulls | L 94-110 | 1543.67 | 1824.11 | 21.19% | 78.81% | -6.35 | 41-34 |
| 1997-04-08 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 97-82 | 1537.32 | 1372.10 | 65.71% | 34.29% | +9.95 | 42-34 |
| 1997-04-10 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 105-69 | 1547.27 | 1420.15 | 60.62% | 39.38% | +17.70 | 43-34 |
| 1997-04-12 | Boston Celtics | W 121-98 | 1564.97 | 1237.73 | 89.88% | 10.12% | +3.63 | 44-34 |
| 1997-04-14 | Detroit Pistons | W 100-91 | 1568.60 | 1618.58 | 50.32% | 49.68% | +11.17 | 45-34 |
| 1997-04-16 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 63-78 | 1579.77 | 1509.53 | 52.59% | 47.41% | -15.26 | 45-35 |
| 1997-04-18 | @ Washington Bullets | L 93-104 | 1564.51 | 1567.41 | 42.13% | 57.87% | -10.47 | 45-36 |
| 1997-04-19 | Miami Heat | L 88-102 | 1554.04 | 1681.27 | 39.37% | 60.63% | -11.03 | 45-37 |
| 1996-11-01 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 103-111 | 1343.36 | 1400.00 | 49.36% | 50.64% | -10.46 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-02 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 86-115 | 1332.90 | 1725.88 | 7.16% | 92.84% | -2.89 | 0-2 |
| 1996-11-05 | Detroit Pistons | L 81-83 | 1330.01 | 1547.51 | 27.86% | 72.14% | -2.95 | 0-3 |
| 1996-11-08 | @ Boston Celtics | W 115-105 | 1327.06 | 1443.11 | 27.52% | 72.48% | +17.17 | 1-3 |
| 1996-11-09 | Phoenix Suns | W 112-95 | 1344.23 | 1480.62 | 38.12% | 61.88% | +19.11 | 2-3 |
| 1996-11-12 | @ New York Knicks | W 101-97 | 1363.34 | 1575.76 | 17.90% | 82.10% | +12.30 | 3-3 |
| 1996-11-13 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 98-110 | 1375.64 | 1339.74 | 47.65% | 52.35% | -12.37 | 3-4 |
| 1996-11-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 89-105 | 1363.27 | 1553.51 | 31.12% | 68.88% | -9.32 | 3-5 |
| 1996-11-16 | @ Miami Heat | W 91-89 | 1353.95 | 1538.04 | 20.42% | 79.58% | +8.43 | 4-5 |
| 1996-11-20 | Indiana Pacers | L 92-103 | 1362.38 | 1523.92 | 34.77% | 65.23% | -8.64 | 4-6 |
| 1996-11-22 | @ Washington Bullets | L 76-88 | 1353.74 | 1496.75 | 24.53% | 75.47% | -6.36 | 4-7 |
| 1996-11-23 | New York Knicks | W 109-92 | 1347.38 | 1567.67 | 27.54% | 72.46% | +22.38 | 5-7 |
| 1996-11-26 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 88-100 | 1369.76 | 1596.54 | 26.80% | 73.20% | -6.96 | 5-8 |
| 1996-11-29 | Orlando Magic | W 100-91 | 1362.80 | 1595.69 | 26.12% | 73.88% | +16.61 | 6-8 |
| 1996-11-30 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 96-90 | 1379.41 | 1268.36 | 71.91% | 28.09% | +5.15 | 7-8 |
| 1996-12-04 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-113 | 1384.56 | 1460.03 | 32.41% | 67.59% | -7.68 | 7-9 |
| 1996-12-05 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-106 | 1376.88 | 1375.57 | 42.73% | 57.27% | -6.40 | 7-10 |
| 1996-12-07 | @ Houston Rockets | L 108-123 | 1370.48 | 1616.34 | 15.24% | 84.76% | -4.42 | 7-11 |
| 1996-12-09 | Seattle Supersonics | L 94-118 | 1366.06 | 1667.91 | 19.20% | 80.80% | -7.04 | 7-12 |
| 1996-12-11 | Miami Heat | L 79-84 | 1359.02 | 1606.44 | 24.53% | 75.47% | -4.11 | 7-13 |
| 1996-12-13 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 75-84 | 1354.91 | 1532.52 | 21.03% | 78.97% | -4.73 | 7-14 |
| 1996-12-14 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 81-106 | 1350.18 | 1569.69 | 17.30% | 82.70% | -6.48 | 7-15 |
| 1996-12-17 | Charlotte Hornets | L 84-93 | 1343.70 | 1534.50 | 31.05% | 68.95% | -6.98 | 7-16 |
| 1996-12-20 | New York Knicks | L 103-110 | 1336.72 | 1572.31 | 25.82% | 74.18% | -5.11 | 7-17 |
| 1996-12-21 | Chicago Bulls | L 105-111 | 1331.61 | 1783.43 | 9.11% | 90.89% | -1.67 | 7-18 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 118-89 | 1329.94 | 1404.97 | 32.46% | 67.54% | +27.24 | 8-18 |
| 1996-12-28 | @ Utah Jazz | L 84-110 | 1357.18 | 1690.96 | 9.78% | 90.22% | -3.74 | 8-19 |
| 1996-12-29 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-115 | 1353.44 | 1619.70 | 13.78% | 86.22% | -3.72 | 8-20 |
| 1997-01-02 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 82-96 | 1349.72 | 1638.02 | 12.34% | 87.66% | -3.46 | 8-21 |
| 1997-01-03 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 114-122 | 1346.26 | 1444.82 | 29.57% | 70.43% | -4.43 | 8-22 |
| 1997-01-05 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 106-107 | 1341.83 | 1415.43 | 32.64% | 67.36% | -2.44 | 8-23 |
| 1997-01-07 | @ Orlando Magic | L 88-109 | 1339.39 | 1481.15 | 24.66% | 75.34% | -8.47 | 8-24 |
| 1997-01-08 | Dallas Mavericks | L 93-111 | 1330.92 | 1357.27 | 53.72% | 46.28% | -17.07 | 8-25 |
| 1997-01-10 | Houston Rockets | L 99-120 | 1313.85 | 1606.19 | 20.07% | 79.93% | -6.89 | 8-26 |
| 1997-01-13 | Utah Jazz | L 96-97 | 1306.96 | 1617.77 | 18.41% | 81.59% | -0.97 | 8-27 |
| 1997-01-15 | Golden State Warriors | L 111-128 | 1305.99 | 1405.52 | 43.23% | 56.77% | -13.35 | 8-28 |
| 1997-01-17 | New Jersey Nets | L 103-105 | 1292.64 | 1337.39 | 51.07% | 48.93% | -3.83 | 8-29 |
| 1997-01-19 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-111 | 1288.81 | 1539.30 | 14.90% | 85.10% | -2.23 | 8-30 |
| 1997-01-20 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-114 | 1286.58 | 1481.20 | 30.58% | 69.42% | -7.24 | 8-31 |
| 1997-01-22 | @ Boston Celtics | W 127-125 | 1279.34 | 1363.40 | 31.33% | 68.67% | +5.14 | 9-31 |
| 1997-01-24 | Sacramento Kings | L 92-107 | 1284.48 | 1403.69 | 40.48% | 59.52% | -11.74 | 9-32 |
| 1997-01-25 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 95-104 | 1272.74 | 1628.82 | 8.70% | 91.30% | -1.96 | 9-33 |
| 1997-01-29 | Toronto Raptors | W 101-99 | 1270.78 | 1399.98 | 39.10% | 60.90% | +6.45 | 10-33 |
| 1997-01-31 | Orlando Magic | L 99-109 | 1277.23 | 1527.09 | 24.27% | 75.73% | -5.75 | 10-34 |
| 1997-02-01 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-100 | 1271.48 | 1477.00 | 18.49% | 81.51% | +18.32 | 11-34 |
| 1997-02-05 | San Antonio Spurs | W 113-97 | 1289.80 | 1357.33 | 47.80% | 52.20% | +15.64 | 12-34 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-105 | 1305.44 | 1532.33 | 16.70% | 83.30% | -4.15 | 12-35 |
| 1997-02-13 | @ New York Knicks | L 92-107 | 1301.29 | 1626.14 | 10.24% | 89.76% | -2.97 | 12-36 |
| 1997-02-15 | @ Miami Heat | L 99-125 | 1298.32 | 1680.08 | 7.60% | 92.40% | -2.90 | 12-37 |
| 1997-02-16 | Denver Nuggets | L 97-112 | 1295.42 | 1368.55 | 46.99% | 53.01% | -13.64 | 12-38 |
| 1997-02-18 | Miami Heat | L 83-111 | 1281.78 | 1682.98 | 11.83% | 88.17% | -4.68 | 12-39 |
| 1997-02-20 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 101-84 | 1277.10 | 1447.98 | 33.56% | 66.44% | +20.52 | 13-39 |
| 1997-02-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-80 | 1297.62 | 1549.92 | 24.02% | 75.98% | +23.46 | 14-39 |
| 1997-02-25 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 93-98 | 1321.08 | 1436.55 | 27.58% | 72.42% | -4.62 | 14-40 |
| 1997-02-26 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 104-111 | 1316.46 | 1466.71 | 23.77% | 76.23% | -4.71 | 14-41 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 104-100 | 1311.75 | 1211.78 | 56.83% | 43.17% | +6.47 | 15-41 |
| 1997-03-02 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 95-112 | 1318.22 | 1535.62 | 17.48% | 82.52% | -5.40 | 15-42 |
| 1997-03-04 | Washington Bullets | L 106-107 | 1312.82 | 1492.00 | 32.50% | 67.50% | -2.43 | 15-43 |
| 1997-03-06 | Atlanta Hawks | L 104-117 | 1310.39 | 1632.36 | 17.47% | 82.53% | -4.72 | 15-44 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ Washington Bullets | W 99-93 | 1305.67 | 1503.11 | 19.20% | 80.80% | +14.82 | 16-44 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-104 | 1320.49 | 1475.04 | 23.32% | 76.68% | -3.49 | 16-45 |
| 1997-03-12 | Chicago Bulls | L 104-108 | 1317.00 | 1817.92 | 7.02% | 92.98% | -1.05 | 16-46 |
| 1997-03-14 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 109-95 | 1315.95 | 1470.00 | 35.75% | 64.25% | +18.00 | 17-46 |
| 1997-03-15 | Charlotte Hornets | L 99-107 | 1333.95 | 1610.56 | 21.56% | 78.44% | -4.56 | 17-47 |
| 1997-03-18 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 105-117 | 1329.39 | 1396.95 | 40.40% | 59.60% | -10.48 | 17-48 |
| 1997-03-19 | New York Knicks | L 100-111 | 1318.91 | 1625.50 | 18.78% | 81.22% | -4.67 | 17-49 |
| 1997-03-21 | New Jersey Nets | W 112-110 | 1314.24 | 1364.17 | 50.33% | 49.67% | +5.26 | 18-49 |
| 1997-03-26 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-123 | 1319.50 | 1358.93 | 37.11% | 62.89% | -11.79 | 18-50 |
| 1997-03-28 | Boston Celtics | W 113-105 | 1307.71 | 1259.81 | 64.02% | 35.98% | +7.62 | 19-50 |
| 1997-03-30 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 96-92 | 1315.33 | 1638.36 | 10.34% | 89.66% | +13.43 | 20-50 |
| 1997-04-01 | @ Orlando Magic | W 105-93 | 1328.76 | 1573.50 | 15.32% | 84.68% | +21.97 | 21-50 |
| 1997-04-02 | Toronto Raptors | L 90-112 | 1350.73 | 1394.11 | 51.27% | 48.73% | -18.01 | 21-51 |
| 1997-04-04 | Indiana Pacers | L 103-114 | 1332.72 | 1528.38 | 30.46% | 69.54% | -7.57 | 21-52 |
| 1997-04-05 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 113-115 | 1325.15 | 1626.44 | 11.56% | 88.44% | -1.22 | 21-53 |
| 1997-04-07 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 102-128 | 1323.93 | 1830.46 | 3.86% | 96.14% | -1.47 | 21-54 |
| 1997-04-09 | Atlanta Hawks | L 101-116 | 1322.46 | 1653.13 | 16.76% | 83.24% | -4.86 | 21-55 |
| 1997-04-11 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 118-126 | 1317.60 | 1355.04 | 37.38% | 62.62% | -7.92 | 21-56 |
| 1997-04-12 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 118-125 | 1309.68 | 1512.46 | 18.73% | 81.27% | -3.71 | 21-57 |
| 1997-04-14 | Washington Bullets | L 110-131 | 1305.97 | 1547.62 | 25.15% | 74.85% | -8.64 | 21-58 |
| 1997-04-16 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 113-105 | 1297.33 | 1351.11 | 35.20% | 64.80% | +13.73 | 22-58 |
| 1997-04-18 | Boston Celtics | L 113-119 | 1311.06 | 1232.15 | 68.02% | 31.98% | -12.48 | 22-59 |
| 1997-04-19 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-136 | 1298.58 | 1670.95 | 7.99% | 92.01% | -3.38 | 22-60 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 82-96 | 1521.21 | 1589.40 | 33.33% | 66.67% | -9.34 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-02 | Houston Rockets | L 95-110 | 1511.87 | 1531.00 | 54.75% | 45.25% | -15.88 | 0-2 |
| 1996-11-05 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 95-98 | 1495.99 | 1412.62 | 68.58% | 31.42% | -8.90 | 0-3 |
| 1996-11-07 | Seattle Supersonics | L 98-103 | 1487.09 | 1619.68 | 38.64% | 61.36% | -6.47 | 0-4 |
| 1996-11-09 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-112 | 1480.62 | 1344.23 | 61.88% | 38.12% | -19.11 | 0-5 |
| 1996-11-11 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 79-97 | 1461.51 | 1749.57 | 12.36% | 87.64% | -3.92 | 0-6 |
| 1996-11-12 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 89-99 | 1457.59 | 1434.58 | 45.81% | 54.19% | -7.68 | 0-7 |
| 1996-11-14 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 89-92 | 1449.91 | 1271.23 | 67.44% | 32.56% | -8.74 | 0-8 |
| 1996-11-17 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 88-102 | 1441.17 | 1600.91 | 35.00% | 65.00% | -9.81 | 0-9 |
| 1996-11-20 | Chicago Bulls | L 99-113 | 1431.36 | 1776.95 | 15.59% | 84.41% | -4.37 | 0-10 |
| 1996-11-21 | @ Houston Rockets | L 105-115 | 1426.99 | 1593.90 | 22.07% | 77.93% | -5.23 | 0-11 |
| 1996-11-24 | Miami Heat | L 84-87 | 1421.76 | 1555.49 | 38.48% | 61.52% | -4.99 | 0-12 |
| 1996-11-26 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 108-117 | 1416.77 | 1423.81 | 41.55% | 58.45% | -9.34 | 0-13 |
| 1996-11-27 | New Jersey Nets | W 99-77 | 1407.43 | 1383.01 | 60.85% | 39.15% | +13.75 | 1-13 |
| 1996-11-29 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 92-105 | 1421.18 | 1685.15 | 13.94% | 86.06% | -3.76 | 1-14 |
| 1996-12-04 | Golden State Warriors | W 118-87 | 1417.42 | 1458.55 | 51.60% | 48.40% | +20.18 | 2-14 |
| 1996-12-06 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 101-95 | 1437.60 | 1415.45 | 45.68% | 54.32% | +9.97 | 3-14 |
| 1996-12-08 | Indiana Pacers | W 106-93 | 1447.57 | 1562.25 | 41.11% | 58.89% | +15.90 | 4-14 |
| 1996-12-10 | San Antonio Spurs | W 93-76 | 1463.47 | 1425.88 | 62.65% | 37.35% | +11.54 | 5-14 |
| 1996-12-12 | @ Utah Jazz | W 95-87 | 1475.01 | 1725.13 | 14.93% | 85.07% | +18.02 | 6-14 |
| 1996-12-13 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 105-108 | 1493.03 | 1390.92 | 57.13% | 42.87% | -7.41 | 6-15 |
| 1996-12-15 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 103-84 | 1485.62 | 1266.70 | 82.65% | 17.35% | +5.66 | 7-15 |
| 1996-12-16 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 121-122 | 1491.28 | 1420.97 | 59.98% | 40.02% | -3.17 | 7-16 |
| 1996-12-18 | Washington Bullets | W 114-107 | 1488.11 | 1505.95 | 54.93% | 45.07% | +8.93 | 8-16 |
| 1996-12-21 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 88-101 | 1497.04 | 1435.33 | 51.37% | 48.63% | -13.87 | 8-17 |
| 1996-12-23 | Denver Nuggets | L 109-112 | 1483.17 | 1398.66 | 68.72% | 31.28% | -6.31 | 8-18 |
| 1996-12-25 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 87-108 | 1476.86 | 1603.12 | 39.50% | 60.50% | -13.56 | 8-19 |
| 1996-12-28 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 103-98 | 1463.30 | 1254.63 | 71.11% | 28.89% | +4.84 | 9-19 |
| 1996-12-30 | Sacramento Kings | W 100-88 | 1468.14 | 1434.83 | 62.07% | 37.93% | +9.85 | 10-19 |
| 1997-01-02 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-103 | 1477.99 | 1594.07 | 27.51% | 72.49% | -6.19 | 10-20 |
| 1997-01-03 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 104-117 | 1471.80 | 1536.40 | 33.80% | 66.20% | -9.12 | 10-21 |
| 1997-01-05 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-109 | 1462.68 | 1345.00 | 59.31% | 40.69% | -11.76 | 10-22 |
| 1997-01-07 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-105 | 1450.92 | 1596.29 | 24.28% | 75.72% | -1.81 | 10-23 |
| 1997-01-08 | @ Washington Bullets | L 113-115 | 1449.11 | 1529.75 | 31.76% | 68.24% | -2.38 | 10-24 |
| 1997-01-10 | Charlotte Hornets | W 102-90 | 1446.73 | 1531.16 | 45.38% | 54.62% | +14.17 | 11-24 |
| 1997-01-13 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 105-98 | 1460.90 | 1381.20 | 53.95% | 46.05% | +9.13 | 12-24 |
| 1997-01-14 | Denver Nuggets | W 110-101 | 1470.03 | 1353.52 | 72.54% | 27.46% | +6.17 | 13-24 |
| 1997-01-16 | @ Utah Jazz | L 91-95 | 1476.20 | 1618.74 | 24.58% | 75.42% | -3.69 | 13-25 |
| 1997-01-18 | New York Knicks | W 105-98 | 1472.51 | 1606.03 | 38.51% | 61.49% | +12.19 | 14-25 |
| 1997-01-20 | Detroit Pistons | W 89-86 | 1484.70 | 1640.65 | 35.50% | 64.50% | +8.37 | 15-25 |
| 1997-01-22 | Utah Jazz | L 99-111 | 1493.07 | 1630.38 | 37.99% | 62.01% | -9.86 | 15-26 |
| 1997-01-24 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-115 | 1483.21 | 1590.92 | 42.08% | 57.92% | -9.97 | 15-27 |
| 1997-01-27 | @ Miami Heat | L 97-125 | 1473.24 | 1630.23 | 23.07% | 76.93% | -9.14 | 15-28 |
| 1997-01-29 | @ Orlando Magic | L 105-112 | 1464.10 | 1520.18 | 34.90% | 65.10% | -6.92 | 15-29 |
| 1997-01-30 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-113 | 1457.18 | 1316.60 | 62.45% | 37.55% | -16.20 | 15-30 |
| 1997-02-01 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 86-110 | 1440.98 | 1393.53 | 49.31% | 50.69% | -18.10 | 15-31 |
| 1997-02-02 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 106-97 | 1422.88 | 1652.08 | 16.52% | 83.48% | +18.76 | 16-31 |
| 1997-02-05 | Atlanta Hawks | W 99-81 | 1441.64 | 1638.29 | 30.34% | 69.66% | +22.14 | 17-31 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-111 | 1463.78 | 1544.08 | 31.80% | 68.20% | -4.13 | 17-32 |
| 1997-02-12 | Boston Celtics | W 131-100 | 1459.65 | 1349.72 | 71.78% | 28.22% | +11.77 | 18-32 |
| 1997-02-14 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 110-93 | 1471.42 | 1451.03 | 60.30% | 39.70% | +12.26 | 19-32 |
| 1997-02-16 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 96-107 | 1483.68 | 1459.25 | 46.01% | 53.99% | -11.43 | 19-33 |
| 1997-02-18 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-95 | 1472.25 | 1635.87 | 22.40% | 77.60% | -1.67 | 19-34 |
| 1997-02-19 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 115-123 | 1470.58 | 1563.82 | 30.21% | 69.79% | -6.40 | 19-35 |
| 1997-02-21 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 94-88 | 1464.18 | 1576.29 | 41.46% | 58.54% | +10.74 | 20-35 |
| 1997-02-23 | Dallas Mavericks | L 86-88 | 1474.92 | 1312.75 | 77.45% | 22.55% | -8.21 | 20-36 |
| 1997-02-26 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-104 | 1466.71 | 1316.46 | 76.23% | 23.77% | +4.71 | 21-36 |
| 1997-03-02 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 109-108 | 1471.42 | 1323.17 | 63.48% | 36.52% | +1.94 | 22-36 |
| 1997-03-05 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 99-121 | 1473.36 | 1544.25 | 47.32% | 52.68% | -16.63 | 22-37 |
| 1997-03-07 | Sacramento Kings | W 104-87 | 1456.73 | 1452.60 | 58.04% | 41.96% | +12.96 | 23-37 |
| 1997-03-09 | Orlando Magic | W 121-85 | 1469.69 | 1582.74 | 41.33% | 58.67% | +26.37 | 24-37 |
| 1997-03-11 | Toronto Raptors | L 101-105 | 1496.06 | 1383.35 | 72.10% | 27.90% | -10.81 | 24-38 |
| 1997-03-13 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-96 | 1485.25 | 1434.76 | 49.75% | 50.25% | +15.06 | 25-38 |
| 1997-03-15 | Dallas Mavericks | W 101-76 | 1500.31 | 1328.08 | 78.45% | 21.55% | +8.07 | 26-38 |
| 1997-03-17 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 116-95 | 1508.38 | 1406.33 | 57.12% | 42.88% | +14.72 | 27-38 |
| 1997-03-18 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-121 | 1523.10 | 1419.28 | 71.06% | 28.94% | -16.83 | 27-39 |
| 1997-03-20 | San Antonio Spurs | W 113-106 | 1506.27 | 1284.28 | 82.90% | 17.10% | +3.39 | 28-39 |
| 1997-03-22 | @ Houston Rockets | W 104-99 | 1509.66 | 1614.88 | 28.78% | 71.22% | +11.92 | 29-39 |
| 1997-03-25 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-112 | 1521.58 | 1390.51 | 74.18% | 25.82% | +4.33 | 30-39 |
| 1997-03-26 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 109-107 | 1525.91 | 1716.02 | 19.86% | 80.14% | +8.49 | 31-39 |
| 1997-03-28 | Golden State Warriors | W 122-115 | 1534.40 | 1376.99 | 76.97% | 23.03% | +3.22 | 32-39 |
| 1997-03-30 | Seattle Supersonics | W 107-106 | 1537.62 | 1710.97 | 33.24% | 66.76% | +5.00 | 33-39 |
| 1997-04-02 | Houston Rockets | W 109-96 | 1542.62 | 1626.85 | 45.41% | 54.59% | +14.75 | 34-39 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 122-113 | 1557.37 | 1308.66 | 75.60% | 24.40% | +5.48 | 35-39 |
| 1997-04-05 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-90 | 1562.85 | 1604.88 | 36.76% | 63.24% | +14.21 | 36-39 |
| 1997-04-08 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-107 | 1577.06 | 1450.73 | 73.65% | 26.35% | +5.58 | 37-39 |
| 1997-04-10 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 101-99 | 1582.64 | 1400.92 | 67.82% | 32.18% | +3.41 | 38-39 |
| 1997-04-11 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-114 | 1586.05 | 1606.08 | 39.75% | 60.25% | -11.91 | 38-40 |
| 1997-04-13 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 105-97 | 1574.14 | 1377.74 | 69.64% | 30.36% | +6.43 | 39-40 |
| 1997-04-15 | Utah Jazz | L 122-127 | 1580.57 | 1760.87 | 32.36% | 67.64% | -5.42 | 39-41 |
| 1997-04-18 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 106-95 | 1575.15 | 1289.34 | 79.33% | 20.67% | +5.14 | 40-41 |
| 1997-04-19 | Vancouver Grizzlies | L 107-121 | 1580.29 | 1180.44 | 93.10% | 6.90% | -26.09 | 40-42 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 114-85 | 1548.63 | 1316.16 | 73.84% | 26.16% | +10.55 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 93-104 | 1559.18 | 1636.85 | 32.13% | 67.87% | -7.98 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-04 | Atlanta Hawks | L 76-94 | 1551.20 | 1516.82 | 62.21% | 37.79% | -19.77 | 1-2 |
| 1996-11-05 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 111-93 | 1531.43 | 1460.48 | 52.69% | 47.31% | +15.03 | 2-2 |
| 1996-11-07 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 95-94 | 1546.46 | 1421.51 | 73.49% | 26.51% | +1.41 | 3-2 |
| 1996-11-09 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 102-103 | 1547.87 | 1442.91 | 57.53% | 42.47% | -4.31 | 3-3 |
| 1996-11-10 | San Antonio Spurs | W 94-81 | 1543.56 | 1554.29 | 55.94% | 44.06% | +11.89 | 4-3 |
| 1996-11-12 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 97-100 | 1555.45 | 1410.27 | 63.07% | 36.93% | -8.18 | 4-4 |
| 1996-11-13 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 70-81 | 1547.27 | 1542.78 | 43.17% | 56.83% | -10.72 | 4-5 |
| 1996-11-15 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 93-85 | 1536.55 | 1369.84 | 65.90% | 34.10% | +7.22 | 5-5 |
| 1996-11-17 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 88-83 | 1543.77 | 1533.29 | 44.02% | 55.98% | +9.38 | 6-5 |
| 1996-11-19 | Sacramento Kings | W 92-90 | 1553.15 | 1434.52 | 72.78% | 27.22% | +2.03 | 7-5 |
| 1996-11-23 | Denver Nuggets | W 105-65 | 1555.18 | 1436.71 | 72.76% | 27.24% | +12.91 | 8-5 |
| 1996-11-26 | @ Houston Rockets | L 101-102 | 1568.09 | 1613.00 | 36.37% | 63.63% | -1.93 | 8-6 |
| 1996-11-27 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 120-109 | 1566.16 | 1475.05 | 55.57% | 44.43% | +11.04 | 9-6 |
| 1996-11-29 | Golden State Warriors | W 119-93 | 1577.20 | 1430.66 | 75.84% | 24.16% | +9.22 | 10-6 |
| 1996-12-01 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 70-98 | 1586.42 | 1421.43 | 65.68% | 34.32% | -26.03 | 10-7 |
| 1996-12-03 | Indiana Pacers | L 93-98 | 1560.39 | 1531.83 | 61.42% | 38.58% | -7.27 | 10-8 |
| 1996-12-05 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 115-104 | 1553.12 | 1405.03 | 63.46% | 36.54% | +9.07 | 11-8 |
| 1996-12-06 | Charlotte Hornets | W 97-93 | 1562.19 | 1518.84 | 63.42% | 36.58% | +5.48 | 12-8 |
| 1996-12-10 | Orlando Magic | L 93-99 | 1567.67 | 1531.80 | 62.41% | 37.59% | -11.45 | 12-9 |
| 1996-12-12 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 99-78 | 1556.22 | 1262.43 | 87.99% | 12.01% | +4.13 | 13-9 |
| 1996-12-13 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 119-120 | 1560.35 | 1619.56 | 34.49% | 65.51% | -1.83 | 13-10 |
| 1996-12-15 | Houston Rockets | L 89-99 | 1558.52 | 1650.67 | 44.28% | 55.72% | -10.49 | 13-11 |
| 1996-12-18 | Seattle Supersonics | L 102-106 | 1548.03 | 1642.93 | 43.89% | 56.11% | -6.57 | 13-12 |
| 1996-12-20 | Dallas Mavericks | W 107-77 | 1541.46 | 1382.56 | 77.12% | 22.88% | +9.38 | 14-12 |
| 1996-12-21 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 99-101 | 1550.84 | 1395.81 | 64.38% | 35.62% | -4.82 | 14-13 |
| 1996-12-23 | Washington Bullets | L 84-106 | 1546.02 | 1496.15 | 64.28% | 35.72% | -22.58 | 14-14 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Utah Jazz | L 94-99 | 1523.44 | 1687.21 | 22.38% | 77.62% | -3.75 | 14-15 |
| 1996-12-27 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-98 | 1519.69 | 1390.58 | 60.89% | 39.11% | +5.86 | 15-15 |
| 1996-12-29 | San Antonio Spurs | W 110-86 | 1525.55 | 1436.77 | 69.25% | 30.75% | +11.28 | 16-15 |
| 1997-01-02 | @ Houston Rockets | W 112-96 | 1536.83 | 1623.16 | 31.05% | 68.95% | +20.66 | 17-15 |
| 1997-01-04 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 110-104 | 1557.49 | 1369.82 | 68.56% | 31.44% | +5.76 | 18-15 |
| 1997-01-06 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 88-84 | 1563.25 | 1636.30 | 47.01% | 52.99% | +7.94 | 19-15 |
| 1997-01-08 | Miami Heat | L 81-85 | 1571.19 | 1630.78 | 48.94% | 51.06% | -7.33 | 19-16 |
| 1997-01-14 | Detroit Pistons | W 95-86 | 1563.86 | 1642.94 | 46.14% | 53.86% | +12.10 | 20-16 |
| 1997-01-16 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-98 | 1575.96 | 1644.24 | 33.32% | 66.68% | +9.99 | 21-16 |
| 1997-01-17 | Toronto Raptors | L 92-94 | 1585.95 | 1363.57 | 82.93% | 17.07% | -8.78 | 21-17 |
| 1997-01-19 | Utah Jazz | W 102-96 | 1577.17 | 1628.28 | 50.16% | 49.84% | +9.14 | 22-17 |
| 1997-01-21 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 100-82 | 1586.31 | 1416.36 | 78.23% | 21.77% | +6.92 | 23-17 |
| 1997-01-22 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 97-98 | 1593.23 | 1680.98 | 30.88% | 69.12% | -2.31 | 23-18 |
| 1997-01-24 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 115-105 | 1590.92 | 1483.21 | 57.92% | 42.08% | +9.97 | 24-18 |
| 1997-01-25 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-94 | 1600.89 | 1457.77 | 75.48% | 24.52% | +4.85 | 25-18 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 84-120 | 1605.74 | 1366.46 | 74.59% | 25.41% | -33.52 | 25-19 |
| 1997-01-29 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 89-98 | 1572.22 | 1639.30 | 33.48% | 66.52% | -7.52 | 25-20 |
| 1997-01-31 | @ Boston Celtics | L 105-111 | 1564.70 | 1347.01 | 72.16% | 27.84% | -13.24 | 25-21 |
| 1997-02-02 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 102-103 | 1551.46 | 1459.77 | 55.66% | 44.34% | -4.17 | 25-22 |
| 1997-02-04 | Chicago Bulls | L 84-88 | 1547.29 | 1825.23 | 21.43% | 78.57% | -3.21 | 25-23 |
| 1997-02-11 | Phoenix Suns | W 111-108 | 1544.08 | 1463.78 | 68.20% | 31.80% | +4.13 | 26-23 |
| 1997-02-13 | @ Utah Jazz | L 86-110 | 1548.21 | 1674.73 | 26.33% | 73.67% | -9.66 | 26-24 |
| 1997-02-15 | Houston Rockets | W 109-105 | 1538.55 | 1565.37 | 53.65% | 46.35% | +6.94 | 27-24 |
| 1997-02-16 | Boston Celtics | W 118-106 | 1545.49 | 1330.36 | 82.33% | 17.67% | +4.59 | 28-24 |
| 1997-02-19 | @ Orlando Magic | L 84-95 | 1550.08 | 1520.90 | 46.69% | 53.31% | -11.60 | 28-25 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ Miami Heat | W 114-110 | 1538.48 | 1690.37 | 23.60% | 76.40% | +11.44 | 29-25 |
| 1997-02-22 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 80-97 | 1549.92 | 1297.62 | 75.98% | 24.02% | -23.46 | 29-26 |
| 1997-02-24 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 89-116 | 1526.46 | 1823.13 | 11.83% | 88.17% | -4.61 | 29-27 |
| 1997-02-26 | New York Knicks | L 95-96 | 1521.85 | 1634.51 | 41.39% | 58.61% | -2.19 | 29-28 |
| 1997-02-28 | Utah Jazz | W 115-105 | 1519.66 | 1698.00 | 32.61% | 67.39% | +15.96 | 30-28 |
| 1997-03-02 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-95 | 1535.62 | 1318.22 | 82.52% | 17.48% | +5.40 | 31-28 |
| 1997-03-04 | New Jersey Nets | W 123-118 | 1541.02 | 1344.31 | 80.74% | 19.26% | +3.23 | 32-28 |
| 1997-03-05 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 121-99 | 1544.25 | 1473.36 | 52.68% | 47.32% | +16.62 | 33-28 |
| 1997-03-07 | Dallas Mavericks | W 80-69 | 1560.87 | 1312.96 | 84.91% | 15.09% | +3.75 | 34-28 |
| 1997-03-09 | Seattle Supersonics | W 103-93 | 1564.62 | 1694.68 | 38.98% | 61.02% | +14.45 | 35-28 |
| 1997-03-11 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-105 | 1579.07 | 1438.47 | 75.21% | 24.79% | +3.71 | 36-28 |
| 1997-03-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 96-73 | 1582.78 | 1551.05 | 61.85% | 38.15% | +13.71 | 37-28 |
| 1997-03-16 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-94 | 1596.49 | 1428.07 | 66.12% | 33.88% | +8.79 | 38-28 |
| 1997-03-18 | Sacramento Kings | W 92-87 | 1605.28 | 1409.58 | 80.64% | 19.36% | +3.24 | 39-28 |
| 1997-03-20 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 97-78 | 1608.52 | 1394.09 | 71.78% | 28.22% | +9.21 | 40-28 |
| 1997-03-22 | @ Washington Bullets | L 104-108 | 1617.73 | 1504.76 | 58.65% | 41.35% | -8.79 | 40-29 |
| 1997-03-23 | @ New York Knicks | W 94-88 | 1608.94 | 1624.53 | 40.36% | 59.64% | +10.94 | 41-29 |
| 1997-03-25 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 89-96 | 1619.88 | 1648.42 | 38.58% | 61.42% | -7.64 | 41-30 |
| 1997-03-26 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 88-87 | 1612.24 | 1618.76 | 41.63% | 58.37% | +4.37 | 42-30 |
| 1997-03-28 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 115-81 | 1616.61 | 1186.67 | 94.13% | 5.87% | +2.56 | 43-30 |
| 1997-04-01 | Golden State Warriors | L 82-91 | 1619.17 | 1361.80 | 85.60% | 14.40% | -19.23 | 43-31 |
| 1997-04-04 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-93 | 1599.94 | 1377.04 | 82.97% | 17.03% | +4.94 | 44-31 |
| 1997-04-05 | Phoenix Suns | L 90-99 | 1604.88 | 1562.85 | 63.24% | 36.76% | -14.21 | 44-32 |
| 1997-04-07 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 110-104 | 1590.67 | 1303.18 | 79.48% | 20.52% | +3.76 | 45-32 |
| 1997-04-08 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 82-87 | 1594.43 | 1282.19 | 81.71% | 18.29% | -13.68 | 45-33 |
| 1997-04-10 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 98-81 | 1580.75 | 1309.00 | 77.97% | 22.03% | +6.80 | 46-33 |
| 1997-04-16 | Denver Nuggets | W 107-63 | 1587.55 | 1268.78 | 89.43% | 10.57% | +5.25 | 47-33 |
| 1997-04-17 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 105-73 | 1592.80 | 1185.29 | 88.55% | 11.45% | +4.86 | 48-33 |
| 1997-04-20 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 100-96 | 1597.66 | 1642.18 | 51.11% | 48.89% | +7.32 | 49-33 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Houston Rockets | L 85-96 | 1459.27 | 1522.56 | 33.96% | 66.04% | -8.44 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-02 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-94 | 1450.83 | 1408.25 | 48.61% | 51.39% | +13.88 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-05 | Houston Rockets | L 80-102 | 1464.71 | 1556.08 | 44.39% | 55.61% | -15.60 | 1-2 |
| 1996-11-07 | Atlanta Hawks | L 87-91 | 1449.11 | 1561.74 | 41.39% | 58.61% | -6.20 | 1-3 |
| 1996-11-09 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 103-102 | 1442.91 | 1547.87 | 42.47% | 57.53% | +4.31 | 2-3 |
| 1996-11-11 | Seattle Supersonics | L 94-110 | 1447.22 | 1638.87 | 30.95% | 69.05% | -9.27 | 2-4 |
| 1996-11-13 | @ Utah Jazz | L 74-105 | 1437.95 | 1630.62 | 19.63% | 80.37% | -8.19 | 2-5 |
| 1996-11-15 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-99 | 1429.76 | 1432.22 | 57.11% | 42.89% | +6.43 | 3-5 |
| 1996-11-16 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 96-108 | 1436.19 | 1662.94 | 16.72% | 83.28% | -4.34 | 3-6 |
| 1996-11-18 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 84-83 | 1431.85 | 1276.43 | 64.43% | 35.57% | +2.67 | 4-6 |
| 1996-11-19 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 90-92 | 1434.52 | 1553.15 | 27.22% | 72.78% | -2.04 | 4-7 |
| 1996-11-22 | Miami Heat | L 108-111 | 1432.48 | 1551.78 | 40.46% | 59.54% | -3.71 | 4-8 |
| 1996-11-24 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 74-103 | 1428.77 | 1570.10 | 24.71% | 75.29% | -9.97 | 4-9 |
| 1996-11-26 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 98-87 | 1418.80 | 1334.11 | 54.66% | 45.34% | +11.26 | 5-9 |
| 1996-11-28 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 83-101 | 1430.06 | 1518.63 | 30.78% | 69.22% | -9.78 | 5-10 |
| 1996-11-30 | @ New York Knicks | L 101-115 | 1420.28 | 1536.39 | 27.51% | 72.49% | -7.71 | 5-11 |
| 1996-12-01 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 66-95 | 1412.57 | 1575.31 | 22.49% | 77.51% | -9.07 | 5-12 |
| 1996-12-03 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-89 | 1403.50 | 1423.98 | 39.69% | 60.31% | +11.95 | 6-12 |
| 1996-12-06 | Phoenix Suns | L 95-101 | 1415.45 | 1437.60 | 54.32% | 45.68% | -9.96 | 6-13 |
| 1996-12-08 | Orlando Magic | W 91-84 | 1405.49 | 1544.13 | 37.81% | 62.19% | +12.32 | 7-13 |
| 1996-12-10 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 90-92 | 1417.81 | 1612.14 | 30.62% | 69.38% | -3.24 | 7-14 |
| 1996-12-12 | Dallas Mavericks | W 93-86 | 1414.57 | 1399.32 | 59.59% | 40.41% | +8.01 | 8-14 |
| 1996-12-14 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 94-106 | 1422.58 | 1409.45 | 44.40% | 55.60% | -11.52 | 8-15 |
| 1996-12-16 | Washington Bullets | L 89-97 | 1411.06 | 1496.36 | 45.25% | 54.75% | -9.59 | 8-16 |
| 1996-12-18 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 79-95 | 1401.47 | 1377.43 | 45.95% | 54.05% | -13.77 | 8-17 |
| 1996-12-19 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-105 | 1387.70 | 1376.16 | 59.07% | 40.93% | +8.11 | 9-17 |
| 1996-12-21 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 101-99 | 1395.81 | 1550.84 | 35.62% | 64.38% | +4.82 | 10-17 |
| 1996-12-23 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 100-88 | 1400.63 | 1401.65 | 57.32% | 42.68% | +11.08 | 11-17 |
| 1996-12-26 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 111-88 | 1411.71 | 1263.24 | 76.05% | 23.95% | +8.60 | 12-17 |
| 1996-12-28 | Boston Celtics | W 126-96 | 1420.31 | 1367.86 | 64.62% | 35.38% | +14.52 | 13-17 |
| 1996-12-30 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 88-100 | 1434.83 | 1468.14 | 37.93% | 62.07% | -9.85 | 13-18 |
| 1997-01-02 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 83-90 | 1424.98 | 1623.42 | 30.12% | 69.88% | -5.96 | 13-19 |
| 1997-01-03 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 93-100 | 1419.02 | 1629.39 | 18.07% | 81.93% | -3.59 | 13-20 |
| 1997-01-05 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-106 | 1415.43 | 1341.83 | 67.36% | 32.64% | +2.45 | 14-20 |
| 1997-01-07 | Denver Nuggets | L 96-109 | 1417.88 | 1361.32 | 65.16% | 34.84% | -17.60 | 14-21 |
| 1997-01-11 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 109-101 | 1400.28 | 1248.77 | 63.91% | 36.09% | +7.65 | 15-21 |
| 1997-01-12 | Charlotte Hornets | L 93-97 | 1407.93 | 1516.99 | 41.89% | 58.11% | -6.28 | 15-22 |
| 1997-01-14 | Indiana Pacers | W 105-98 | 1401.65 | 1550.83 | 36.40% | 63.60% | +8.91 | 16-22 |
| 1997-01-16 | @ Houston Rockets | L 80-89 | 1410.56 | 1620.30 | 18.12% | 81.88% | -4.07 | 16-23 |
| 1997-01-17 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 76-96 | 1406.49 | 1383.83 | 45.76% | 54.24% | -15.32 | 16-24 |
| 1997-01-22 | Detroit Pistons | W 97-92 | 1391.17 | 1632.29 | 25.21% | 74.79% | +12.52 | 17-24 |
| 1997-01-24 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-92 | 1403.69 | 1284.48 | 59.52% | 40.48% | +11.74 | 18-24 |
| 1997-01-25 | @ Washington Bullets | L 105-113 | 1415.43 | 1522.37 | 28.57% | 71.43% | -6.05 | 18-25 |
| 1997-01-28 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 91-88 | 1409.38 | 1452.91 | 36.56% | 63.44% | +8.23 | 19-25 |
| 1997-01-30 | Chicago Bulls | L 93-111 | 1417.61 | 1809.44 | 12.40% | 87.60% | -3.94 | 19-26 |
| 1997-02-01 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 113-107 | 1413.67 | 1367.56 | 49.12% | 50.88% | +9.33 | 20-26 |
| 1997-02-03 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 85-79 | 1423.00 | 1366.39 | 50.63% | 49.37% | +9.06 | 21-26 |
| 1997-02-04 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 96-104 | 1432.06 | 1346.38 | 54.80% | 45.20% | -11.61 | 21-27 |
| 1997-02-06 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 100-115 | 1420.45 | 1550.87 | 25.90% | 74.10% | -7.51 | 21-28 |
| 1997-02-11 | Utah Jazz | L 98-120 | 1412.94 | 1666.33 | 23.90% | 76.10% | -8.40 | 21-29 |
| 1997-02-13 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-98 | 1404.54 | 1461.07 | 49.38% | 50.62% | +10.03 | 22-29 |
| 1997-02-16 | Golden State Warriors | W 105-85 | 1414.57 | 1414.17 | 57.52% | 42.48% | +14.23 | 23-29 |
| 1997-02-18 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 95-84 | 1428.80 | 1470.68 | 51.49% | 48.51% | +12.05 | 24-29 |
| 1997-02-20 | New York Knicks | L 87-109 | 1440.85 | 1637.55 | 30.33% | 69.67% | -10.65 | 24-30 |
| 1997-02-25 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 90-97 | 1430.20 | 1354.40 | 53.39% | 46.61% | -10.58 | 24-31 |
| 1997-02-26 | @ Boston Celtics | W 111-105 | 1419.62 | 1302.35 | 59.25% | 40.75% | +7.48 | 25-31 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-126 | 1427.10 | 1817.70 | 7.25% | 92.75% | -2.31 | 25-32 |
| 1997-03-01 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-92 | 1424.79 | 1423.09 | 42.78% | 57.22% | +14.22 | 26-32 |
| 1997-03-03 | New Jersey Nets | W 108-95 | 1439.01 | 1352.69 | 68.94% | 31.06% | +8.38 | 27-32 |
| 1997-03-05 | Denver Nuggets | W 105-100 | 1447.39 | 1361.18 | 68.93% | 31.07% | +5.21 | 28-32 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 87-104 | 1452.60 | 1456.73 | 41.96% | 58.04% | -12.96 | 28-33 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 98-102 | 1439.64 | 1395.02 | 48.91% | 51.09% | -7.33 | 28-34 |
| 1997-03-11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 85-88 | 1432.31 | 1554.43 | 40.07% | 59.93% | -5.20 | 28-35 |
| 1997-03-13 | Toronto Raptors | L 96-103 | 1427.11 | 1394.15 | 62.02% | 37.98% | -12.29 | 28-36 |
| 1997-03-16 | Dallas Mavericks | L 88-89 | 1414.82 | 1320.01 | 69.98% | 30.02% | -5.24 | 28-37 |
| 1997-03-18 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 87-92 | 1409.58 | 1605.28 | 19.36% | 80.64% | -3.24 | 28-38 |
| 1997-03-19 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 98-108 | 1406.34 | 1436.11 | 38.41% | 61.59% | -9.10 | 28-39 |
| 1997-03-21 | San Antonio Spurs | W 114-110 | 1397.24 | 1280.89 | 72.52% | 27.48% | +2.91 | 29-39 |
| 1997-03-22 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 99-113 | 1400.15 | 1703.07 | 11.46% | 88.54% | -3.21 | 29-40 |
| 1997-03-25 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-114 | 1396.94 | 1596.86 | 18.98% | 81.02% | -4.71 | 29-41 |
| 1997-03-26 | @ Miami Heat | L 88-101 | 1392.23 | 1686.71 | 11.96% | 88.04% | -3.24 | 29-42 |
| 1997-03-29 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 74-88 | 1388.99 | 1661.42 | 13.37% | 86.63% | -3.74 | 29-43 |
| 1997-04-02 | @ Utah Jazz | L 87-118 | 1385.25 | 1741.16 | 8.71% | 91.29% | -3.63 | 29-44 |
| 1997-04-04 | Houston Rockets | L 94-108 | 1381.62 | 1612.11 | 26.38% | 73.62% | -7.40 | 29-45 |
| 1997-04-06 | Seattle Supersonics | W 113-101 | 1374.22 | 1704.43 | 16.79% | 83.21% | +21.59 | 30-45 |
| 1997-04-08 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 109-93 | 1395.81 | 1173.15 | 82.95% | 17.05% | +5.11 | 31-45 |
| 1997-04-10 | Phoenix Suns | L 99-101 | 1400.92 | 1582.64 | 32.18% | 67.82% | -3.41 | 31-46 |
| 1997-04-11 | Golden State Warriors | W 97-87 | 1397.51 | 1387.48 | 58.86% | 41.14% | +9.74 | 32-46 |
| 1997-04-14 | San Antonio Spurs | W 120-106 | 1407.25 | 1300.03 | 71.46% | 28.54% | +8.00 | 33-46 |
| 1997-04-17 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-108 | 1415.25 | 1624.73 | 18.15% | 81.85% | -4.08 | 33-47 |
| 1997-04-19 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 122-120 | 1411.17 | 1379.77 | 47.01% | 52.99% | +3.97 | 34-47 |
| 1997-04-20 | Utah Jazz | L 109-113 | 1415.14 | 1771.13 | 14.82% | 85.18% | -2.22 | 34-48 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 78-82 | 1596.61 | 1406.07 | 68.92% | 31.08% | -10.33 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-03 | Denver Nuggets | L 79-88 | 1586.28 | 1453.19 | 74.40% | 25.60% | -16.71 | 0-2 |
| 1996-11-05 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 74-68 | 1569.57 | 1544.95 | 46.04% | 53.96% | +9.90 | 1-2 |
| 1996-11-06 | @ Washington Bullets | L 86-96 | 1579.47 | 1508.97 | 52.63% | 47.37% | -12.47 | 1-3 |
| 1996-11-08 | Seattle Supersonics | L 75-87 | 1567.00 | 1626.15 | 49.00% | 51.00% | -12.71 | 1-4 |
| 1996-11-10 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 81-94 | 1554.29 | 1543.56 | 44.06% | 55.94% | -11.90 | 1-5 |
| 1996-11-13 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 95-83 | 1542.39 | 1609.72 | 47.83% | 52.17% | +13.54 | 2-5 |
| 1996-11-15 | Indiana Pacers | L 78-93 | 1555.93 | 1514.99 | 63.09% | 36.91% | -18.31 | 2-6 |
| 1996-11-17 | Golden State Warriors | L 92-102 | 1537.62 | 1431.12 | 71.38% | 28.62% | -16.90 | 2-7 |
| 1996-11-20 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 81-93 | 1520.72 | 1450.31 | 66.95% | 33.05% | -17.37 | 2-8 |
| 1996-11-22 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 86-96 | 1503.35 | 1599.15 | 29.90% | 70.10% | -7.09 | 2-9 |
| 1996-11-24 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 91-96 | 1496.26 | 1266.54 | 73.53% | 26.47% | -12.31 | 2-10 |
| 1996-11-26 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 101-105 | 1483.95 | 1365.72 | 59.39% | 40.61% | -8.90 | 2-11 |
| 1996-11-27 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-120 | 1475.05 | 1566.16 | 44.43% | 55.57% | -11.03 | 2-12 |
| 1996-11-30 | Chicago Bulls | L 88-97 | 1464.02 | 1782.65 | 17.75% | 82.25% | -3.99 | 2-13 |
| 1996-12-04 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-103 | 1460.03 | 1384.56 | 67.59% | 32.41% | +7.68 | 3-13 |
| 1996-12-06 | Vancouver Grizzlies | L 89-105 | 1467.71 | 1252.11 | 82.37% | 17.63% | -24.68 | 3-14 |
| 1996-12-08 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 88-114 | 1443.03 | 1426.32 | 44.91% | 55.09% | -17.15 | 3-15 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 76-93 | 1425.88 | 1463.47 | 37.35% | 62.65% | -11.54 | 3-16 |
| 1996-12-12 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 94-97 | 1414.34 | 1403.74 | 44.04% | 55.96% | -5.71 | 3-17 |
| 1996-12-14 | Dallas Mavericks | W 106-105 | 1408.63 | 1391.31 | 59.88% | 40.12% | +3.00 | 4-17 |
| 1996-12-19 | @ Houston Rockets | W 115-101 | 1411.63 | 1654.56 | 15.46% | 84.54% | +23.70 | 5-17 |
| 1996-12-21 | Phoenix Suns | W 101-88 | 1435.33 | 1497.04 | 48.63% | 51.37% | +13.87 | 6-17 |
| 1996-12-23 | Miami Heat | L 79-90 | 1449.20 | 1608.18 | 35.10% | 64.90% | -8.72 | 6-18 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 86-94 | 1440.48 | 1657.89 | 17.48% | 82.52% | -3.71 | 6-19 |
| 1996-12-29 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 86-110 | 1436.77 | 1525.55 | 30.75% | 69.25% | -11.28 | 6-20 |
| 1996-12-30 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 95-88 | 1425.49 | 1249.79 | 67.06% | 32.94% | +6.53 | 7-20 |
| 1997-01-02 | Utah Jazz | W 83-80 | 1432.02 | 1671.85 | 25.35% | 74.65% | +9.68 | 8-20 |
| 1997-01-03 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 93-91 | 1441.70 | 1366.27 | 53.34% | 46.66% | +4.94 | 9-20 |
| 1997-01-05 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 84-93 | 1446.64 | 1419.63 | 61.21% | 38.79% | -13.75 | 9-21 |
| 1997-01-07 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 74-90 | 1432.89 | 1355.88 | 53.56% | 46.44% | -16.05 | 9-22 |
| 1997-01-08 | @ Boston Celtics | L 83-107 | 1416.84 | 1356.75 | 51.13% | 48.87% | -18.76 | 9-23 |
| 1997-01-10 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 78-84 | 1398.08 | 1630.05 | 16.30% | 83.70% | -2.99 | 9-24 |
| 1997-01-11 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 82-87 | 1395.09 | 1603.08 | 18.27% | 81.73% | -2.16 | 9-25 |
| 1997-01-15 | New York Knicks | L 77-94 | 1392.93 | 1596.94 | 29.45% | 70.55% | -9.10 | 9-26 |
| 1997-01-17 | Sacramento Kings | W 96-76 | 1383.83 | 1406.49 | 54.24% | 45.76% | +15.33 | 10-26 |
| 1997-01-20 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 83-96 | 1399.16 | 1454.00 | 35.06% | 64.94% | -9.47 | 10-27 |
| 1997-01-22 | New Jersey Nets | L 95-103 | 1389.69 | 1324.59 | 66.27% | 33.73% | -14.04 | 10-28 |
| 1997-01-24 | Dallas Mavericks | W 97-87 | 1375.65 | 1351.47 | 60.82% | 39.18% | +9.28 | 11-28 |
| 1997-01-26 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 76-94 | 1384.93 | 1483.54 | 29.56% | 70.44% | -9.39 | 11-29 |
| 1997-01-29 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 92-99 | 1375.54 | 1649.15 | 21.85% | 78.15% | -4.33 | 11-30 |
| 1997-01-31 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 95-97 | 1371.21 | 1454.95 | 45.48% | 54.52% | -4.82 | 11-31 |
| 1997-02-03 | Sacramento Kings | L 79-85 | 1366.39 | 1423.00 | 49.37% | 50.63% | -9.06 | 11-32 |
| 1997-02-05 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-113 | 1357.33 | 1289.80 | 52.20% | 47.80% | -15.64 | 11-33 |
| 1997-02-06 | @ New York Knicks | L 84-96 | 1341.69 | 1615.62 | 13.27% | 86.73% | -3.44 | 11-34 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 111-97 | 1338.25 | 1357.99 | 39.79% | 60.21% | +16.87 | 12-34 |
| 1997-02-12 | Vancouver Grizzlies | L 101-106 | 1355.12 | 1213.33 | 75.34% | 24.66% | -12.61 | 12-35 |
| 1997-02-14 | Golden State Warriors | L 94-108 | 1342.51 | 1400.38 | 49.19% | 50.81% | -13.79 | 12-36 |
| 1997-02-15 | Atlanta Hawks | L 89-109 | 1328.72 | 1619.94 | 20.17% | 79.83% | -6.75 | 12-37 |
| 1997-02-18 | @ Utah Jazz | L 105-113 | 1321.97 | 1686.94 | 8.31% | 91.69% | -1.76 | 12-38 |
| 1997-02-19 | Toronto Raptors | L 92-125 | 1320.21 | 1381.60 | 48.68% | 51.32% | -20.95 | 12-39 |
| 1997-02-21 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 98-93 | 1299.26 | 1467.58 | 33.89% | 66.11% | +11.07 | 13-39 |
| 1997-02-23 | @ Houston Rockets | L 85-95 | 1310.33 | 1580.45 | 13.52% | 86.48% | -3.20 | 13-40 |
| 1997-02-24 | Charlotte Hornets | L 84-96 | 1307.13 | 1582.74 | 21.65% | 78.35% | -5.62 | 13-41 |
| 1997-02-26 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 89-108 | 1301.51 | 1476.47 | 33.04% | 66.96% | -10.78 | 13-42 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ Orlando Magic | L 73-94 | 1290.73 | 1579.85 | 12.29% | 87.71% | -4.22 | 13-43 |
| 1997-03-02 | @ Miami Heat | L 72-79 | 1286.51 | 1662.04 | 7.85% | 92.15% | -1.56 | 13-44 |
| 1997-03-04 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 98-105 | 1284.95 | 1605.82 | 10.45% | 89.55% | -2.07 | 13-45 |
| 1997-03-05 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 69-111 | 1282.88 | 1822.06 | 3.22% | 96.78% | -1.56 | 13-46 |
| 1997-03-07 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 106-103 | 1281.32 | 1389.57 | 28.42% | 71.58% | +9.28 | 14-46 |
| 1997-03-08 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 102-98 | 1290.60 | 1539.79 | 14.99% | 85.01% | +12.74 | 15-46 |
| 1997-03-11 | Houston Rockets | L 79-103 | 1303.34 | 1614.37 | 18.39% | 81.61% | -6.75 | 15-47 |
| 1997-03-14 | Boston Celtics | W 103-92 | 1296.59 | 1282.42 | 59.44% | 40.56% | +10.07 | 16-47 |
| 1997-03-15 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 105-121 | 1306.66 | 1337.33 | 38.29% | 61.71% | -11.47 | 16-48 |
| 1997-03-17 | Washington Bullets | L 85-109 | 1295.19 | 1496.86 | 29.73% | 70.27% | -10.91 | 16-49 |
| 1997-03-20 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 106-113 | 1284.28 | 1506.27 | 17.10% | 82.90% | -3.39 | 16-50 |
| 1997-03-21 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 110-114 | 1280.89 | 1397.24 | 27.48% | 72.52% | -2.91 | 16-51 |
| 1997-03-23 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 91-106 | 1277.98 | 1441.82 | 22.38% | 77.62% | -6.49 | 16-52 |
| 1997-03-25 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 64-59 | 1271.49 | 1524.89 | 23.90% | 76.10% | +12.75 | 17-52 |
| 1997-03-27 | Orlando Magic | W 97-93 | 1284.24 | 1601.57 | 17.86% | 82.14% | +12.30 | 18-52 |
| 1997-03-29 | Utah Jazz | L 102-115 | 1296.54 | 1738.57 | 9.59% | 90.41% | -2.59 | 18-53 |
| 1997-04-02 | Detroit Pistons | L 92-99 | 1293.95 | 1630.44 | 16.30% | 83.70% | -3.23 | 18-54 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 94-83 | 1290.72 | 1622.07 | 9.90% | 90.10% | +22.38 | 19-54 |
| 1997-04-05 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 103-120 | 1313.10 | 1390.38 | 32.18% | 67.82% | -9.93 | 19-55 |
| 1997-04-07 | @ Utah Jazz | L 93-116 | 1303.17 | 1750.23 | 5.34% | 94.66% | -1.92 | 19-56 |
| 1997-04-08 | Denver Nuggets | W 96-90 | 1301.25 | 1299.42 | 57.72% | 42.28% | +7.75 | 20-56 |
| 1997-04-10 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 81-98 | 1309.00 | 1580.75 | 22.03% | 77.97% | -6.80 | 20-57 |
| 1997-04-12 | Seattle Supersonics | L 91-96 | 1302.20 | 1685.54 | 12.94% | 87.06% | -2.17 | 20-58 |
| 1997-04-14 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 106-120 | 1300.03 | 1407.25 | 28.54% | 71.46% | -8.00 | 20-59 |
| 1997-04-15 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 88-108 | 1292.03 | 1663.11 | 8.04% | 91.96% | -2.69 | 20-60 |
| 1997-04-18 | Phoenix Suns | L 95-106 | 1289.34 | 1575.15 | 20.67% | 79.33% | -5.14 | 20-61 |
| 1997-04-20 | Houston Rockets | L 99-103 | 1284.20 | 1651.31 | 14.03% | 85.97% | -2.10 | 20-62 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Utah Jazz | L 91-99 | 1646.19 | 1635.02 | 44.12% | 55.88% | -9.34 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-02 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 104-93 | 1636.85 | 1559.18 | 67.87% | 32.13% | +7.98 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-05 | Atlanta Hawks | L 95-117 | 1644.83 | 1536.59 | 71.58% | 28.42% | -25.15 | 1-2 |
| 1996-11-07 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 103-98 | 1619.68 | 1487.09 | 61.36% | 38.64% | +6.47 | 2-2 |
| 1996-11-08 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 87-75 | 1626.15 | 1567.00 | 51.00% | 49.00% | +12.72 | 3-2 |
| 1996-11-11 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 110-94 | 1638.87 | 1447.22 | 69.05% | 30.95% | +9.27 | 4-2 |
| 1996-11-12 | Golden State Warriors | W 121-102 | 1648.14 | 1433.30 | 82.31% | 17.69% | +5.77 | 5-2 |
| 1996-11-14 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 94-78 | 1653.91 | 1455.52 | 69.88% | 30.12% | +9.03 | 6-2 |
| 1996-11-16 | Sacramento Kings | W 108-96 | 1662.94 | 1436.19 | 83.28% | 16.72% | +4.34 | 7-2 |
| 1996-11-17 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 91-81 | 1667.28 | 1278.16 | 92.69% | 7.31% | +1.73 | 8-2 |
| 1996-11-19 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 106-98 | 1669.01 | 1347.38 | 82.50% | 17.50% | +3.70 | 9-2 |
| 1996-11-20 | @ Washington Bullets | W 115-110 | 1672.71 | 1500.70 | 66.59% | 33.41% | +3.96 | 10-2 |
| 1996-11-22 | @ Boston Celtics | W 118-91 | 1676.67 | 1414.02 | 77.05% | 22.95% | +8.93 | 11-2 |
| 1996-11-24 | @ New York Knicks | W 102-92 | 1685.60 | 1545.30 | 62.41% | 37.59% | +8.90 | 12-2 |
| 1996-11-26 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 89-97 | 1694.50 | 1523.45 | 66.46% | 33.54% | -14.08 | 12-3 |
| 1996-11-27 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-98 | 1680.42 | 1411.46 | 77.69% | 22.31% | +4.73 | 13-3 |
| 1996-11-29 | Phoenix Suns | W 105-92 | 1685.15 | 1421.18 | 86.06% | 13.94% | +3.77 | 14-3 |
| 1996-12-01 | Utah Jazz | L 90-96 | 1688.92 | 1681.59 | 58.49% | 41.51% | -10.74 | 14-4 |
| 1996-12-03 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-110 | 1678.18 | 1599.78 | 53.76% | 46.24% | -8.05 | 14-5 |
| 1996-12-05 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 117-86 | 1670.13 | 1412.03 | 85.65% | 14.35% | +5.99 | 15-5 |
| 1996-12-07 | Charlotte Hornets | L 92-94 | 1676.12 | 1513.36 | 77.51% | 22.49% | -8.21 | 15-6 |
| 1996-12-09 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 118-94 | 1667.91 | 1366.06 | 80.80% | 19.20% | +7.04 | 16-6 |
| 1996-12-11 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-110 | 1674.95 | 1360.99 | 81.86% | 18.14% | -18.39 | 16-7 |
| 1996-12-12 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-100 | 1656.56 | 1451.97 | 70.62% | 29.38% | -9.16 | 16-8 |
| 1996-12-14 | Houston Rockets | L 100-109 | 1647.40 | 1637.45 | 58.85% | 41.15% | -13.23 | 16-9 |
| 1996-12-17 | Golden State Warriors | W 123-83 | 1634.17 | 1428.72 | 81.51% | 18.49% | +8.76 | 17-9 |
| 1996-12-18 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-102 | 1642.93 | 1548.03 | 56.11% | 43.89% | +6.58 | 18-9 |
| 1996-12-20 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-86 | 1649.51 | 1413.58 | 84.01% | 15.99% | +4.79 | 19-9 |
| 1996-12-22 | Dallas Mavericks | W 93-79 | 1654.30 | 1373.17 | 87.20% | 12.80% | +3.59 | 20-9 |
| 1996-12-26 | San Antonio Spurs | W 94-86 | 1657.89 | 1440.48 | 82.52% | 17.48% | +3.70 | 21-9 |
| 1996-12-28 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 90-95 | 1661.59 | 1361.70 | 80.62% | 19.38% | -13.50 | 21-10 |
| 1996-12-30 | @ Houston Rockets | L 91-99 | 1648.09 | 1613.09 | 47.52% | 52.48% | -10.07 | 21-11 |
| 1997-01-02 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 96-82 | 1638.02 | 1349.72 | 87.66% | 12.34% | +3.46 | 22-11 |
| 1997-01-03 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 108-94 | 1641.48 | 1243.27 | 87.99% | 12.01% | +3.36 | 23-11 |
| 1997-01-07 | Miami Heat | W 94-85 | 1644.84 | 1640.19 | 58.11% | 41.89% | +9.41 | 24-11 |
| 1997-01-08 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 109-99 | 1654.25 | 1378.92 | 78.32% | 21.68% | +5.14 | 25-11 |
| 1997-01-11 | Indiana Pacers | W 92-82 | 1659.39 | 1557.75 | 70.80% | 29.20% | +6.92 | 26-11 |
| 1997-01-15 | Toronto Raptors | W 122-78 | 1666.31 | 1369.44 | 88.18% | 11.82% | +5.87 | 27-11 |
| 1997-01-17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 96-84 | 1672.18 | 1555.26 | 72.58% | 27.42% | +7.11 | 28-11 |
| 1997-01-20 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 112-96 | 1679.29 | 1242.39 | 94.35% | 5.65% | +1.69 | 29-11 |
| 1997-01-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 98-97 | 1680.98 | 1593.23 | 69.12% | 30.88% | +2.32 | 30-11 |
| 1997-01-23 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-102 | 1683.30 | 1409.44 | 82.87% | 17.13% | -8.78 | 30-12 |
| 1997-01-26 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-104 | 1674.52 | 1637.85 | 62.52% | 37.48% | -4.68 | 30-13 |
| 1997-01-29 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 111-86 | 1669.84 | 1423.21 | 75.38% | 24.62% | +9.22 | 31-13 |
| 1997-01-31 | Washington Bullets | W 97-95 | 1679.06 | 1542.97 | 74.72% | 25.28% | +2.67 | 32-13 |
| 1997-02-02 | Chicago Bulls | L 84-91 | 1681.73 | 1817.67 | 38.18% | 61.82% | -7.56 | 32-14 |
| 1997-02-05 | Utah Jazz | L 95-99 | 1674.17 | 1657.37 | 59.80% | 40.20% | -8.96 | 32-15 |
| 1997-02-11 | Denver Nuggets | W 108-81 | 1665.21 | 1384.66 | 87.16% | 12.84% | +4.99 | 33-15 |
| 1997-02-14 | Houston Rockets | W 105-85 | 1670.20 | 1575.42 | 69.98% | 30.02% | +10.06 | 34-15 |
| 1997-02-16 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-91 | 1680.26 | 1672.65 | 43.62% | 56.38% | +14.01 | 35-15 |
| 1997-02-17 | Boston Celtics | W 113-108 | 1694.27 | 1325.77 | 91.85% | 8.15% | +1.36 | 36-15 |
| 1997-02-21 | New York Knicks | W 84-64 | 1695.63 | 1648.21 | 63.96% | 36.04% | +12.08 | 37-15 |
| 1997-02-23 | @ Utah Jazz | W 89-87 | 1707.71 | 1691.17 | 44.88% | 55.12% | +4.12 | 38-15 |
| 1997-02-25 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 72-66 | 1711.83 | 1568.62 | 62.80% | 37.20% | +6.83 | 39-15 |
| 1997-02-26 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 78-92 | 1718.66 | 1501.79 | 72.07% | 27.93% | -20.20 | 39-16 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ Miami Heat | W 96-95 | 1698.46 | 1666.00 | 47.16% | 52.84% | +3.96 | 40-16 |
| 1997-03-02 | @ Orlando Magic | W 109-101 | 1702.42 | 1584.06 | 59.40% | 40.60% | +8.60 | 41-16 |
| 1997-03-04 | Orlando Magic | L 89-101 | 1711.02 | 1575.46 | 74.67% | 25.33% | -19.37 | 41-17 |
| 1997-03-07 | New Jersey Nets | W 109-90 | 1691.65 | 1348.05 | 90.71% | 9.29% | +3.03 | 42-17 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 93-103 | 1694.68 | 1564.62 | 61.02% | 38.98% | -14.45 | 42-18 |
| 1997-03-11 | Detroit Pistons | W 93-80 | 1680.23 | 1656.72 | 60.73% | 39.27% | +10.60 | 43-18 |
| 1997-03-13 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-92 | 1690.83 | 1478.53 | 71.53% | 28.47% | +8.53 | 44-18 |
| 1997-03-14 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 97-91 | 1699.36 | 1642.23 | 50.71% | 49.29% | +9.04 | 45-18 |
| 1997-03-16 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 83-86 | 1708.40 | 1652.53 | 50.53% | 49.47% | -6.55 | 45-19 |
| 1997-03-18 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 87-89 | 1701.85 | 1819.07 | 27.38% | 72.62% | -2.05 | 45-20 |
| 1997-03-20 | Denver Nuggets | W 123-97 | 1699.80 | 1340.66 | 91.44% | 8.56% | +3.27 | 46-20 |
| 1997-03-22 | Sacramento Kings | W 113-99 | 1703.07 | 1400.15 | 88.54% | 11.46% | +3.21 | 47-20 |
| 1997-03-23 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 106-92 | 1706.28 | 1191.49 | 93.48% | 6.52% | +1.83 | 48-20 |
| 1997-03-25 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 126-89 | 1708.11 | 1384.90 | 82.63% | 17.37% | +7.91 | 49-20 |
| 1997-03-26 | Phoenix Suns | L 107-109 | 1716.02 | 1525.91 | 80.14% | 19.86% | -8.49 | 49-21 |
| 1997-03-28 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 92-81 | 1707.53 | 1442.21 | 86.15% | 13.85% | +3.44 | 50-21 |
| 1997-03-30 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 106-107 | 1710.97 | 1537.62 | 66.76% | 33.24% | -5.00 | 50-22 |
| 1997-04-01 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-99 | 1705.97 | 1610.39 | 70.07% | 29.93% | -7.42 | 50-23 |
| 1997-04-03 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-80 | 1698.55 | 1380.85 | 89.37% | 10.63% | +3.82 | 51-23 |
| 1997-04-05 | Dallas Mavericks | W 103-84 | 1702.37 | 1286.38 | 93.67% | 6.33% | +2.06 | 52-23 |
| 1997-04-06 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 101-113 | 1704.43 | 1374.22 | 83.21% | 16.79% | -21.59 | 52-24 |
| 1997-04-10 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 90-82 | 1682.84 | 1295.87 | 87.29% | 12.71% | +2.70 | 53-24 |
| 1997-04-12 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 96-91 | 1685.54 | 1302.20 | 87.06% | 12.94% | +2.16 | 54-24 |
| 1997-04-13 | @ Houston Rockets | L 73-113 | 1687.70 | 1622.22 | 51.91% | 48.09% | -24.59 | 54-25 |
| 1997-04-15 | San Antonio Spurs | W 108-88 | 1663.11 | 1292.03 | 91.96% | 8.04% | +2.70 | 55-25 |
| 1997-04-17 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 108-104 | 1665.81 | 1263.53 | 88.24% | 11.76% | +1.76 | 56-25 |
| 1997-04-19 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 125-100 | 1667.57 | 1445.94 | 82.87% | 17.13% | +6.42 | 57-25 |
| 1996-11-01 | New York Knicks | L 99-107 | 1349.23 | 1545.40 | 30.39% | 69.61% | -6.44 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-02 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 98-109 | 1342.79 | 1499.67 | 23.08% | 76.92% | -5.73 | 0-2 |
| 1996-11-05 | Dallas Mavericks | W 100-96 | 1337.06 | 1394.38 | 49.27% | 50.73% | +7.60 | 1-2 |
| 1996-11-08 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 93-92 | 1344.66 | 1597.96 | 23.91% | 76.09% | +5.70 | 2-2 |
| 1996-11-11 | Denver Nuggets | L 93-104 | 1350.36 | 1453.33 | 42.75% | 57.25% | -10.62 | 2-3 |
| 1996-11-13 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-98 | 1339.74 | 1375.64 | 52.35% | 47.65% | +12.36 | 3-3 |
| 1996-11-14 | @ New York Knicks | L 96-99 | 1352.10 | 1563.46 | 17.99% | 82.01% | -2.33 | 3-4 |
| 1996-11-16 | @ Orlando Magic | L 87-92 | 1349.77 | 1609.29 | 14.25% | 85.75% | -2.39 | 3-5 |
| 1996-11-19 | Seattle Supersonics | L 98-106 | 1347.38 | 1669.01 | 17.50% | 82.50% | -3.70 | 3-6 |
| 1996-11-21 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 81-89 | 1343.68 | 1564.28 | 27.50% | 72.50% | -5.83 | 3-7 |
| 1996-11-23 | Atlanta Hawks | L 88-91 | 1337.85 | 1547.16 | 28.82% | 71.18% | -3.74 | 3-8 |
| 1996-11-26 | Sacramento Kings | L 87-98 | 1334.11 | 1418.80 | 45.34% | 54.66% | -11.26 | 3-9 |
| 1996-11-27 | Charlotte Hornets | W 92-88 | 1322.85 | 1537.53 | 28.19% | 71.81% | +10.75 | 4-9 |
| 1996-11-30 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 70-79 | 1333.60 | 1416.92 | 31.43% | 68.57% | -7.06 | 4-10 |
| 1996-12-02 | Houston Rockets | W 100-89 | 1326.54 | 1633.29 | 18.77% | 81.23% | +20.18 | 5-10 |
| 1996-12-03 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 74-93 | 1346.72 | 1552.07 | 18.50% | 81.50% | -6.04 | 5-11 |
| 1996-12-05 | Washington Bullets | W 82-80 | 1340.68 | 1495.35 | 35.67% | 64.33% | +6.82 | 6-11 |
| 1996-12-07 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 75-101 | 1347.50 | 1561.32 | 17.78% | 82.22% | -6.79 | 6-12 |
| 1996-12-08 | Chicago Bulls | W 97-89 | 1340.71 | 1780.85 | 9.68% | 90.32% | +19.13 | 7-12 |
| 1996-12-10 | Golden State Warriors | L 91-101 | 1359.84 | 1443.47 | 45.49% | 54.51% | -10.77 | 7-13 |
| 1996-12-11 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-115 | 1349.07 | 1398.51 | 35.77% | 64.23% | -2.68 | 7-14 |
| 1996-12-14 | @ Miami Heat | L 88-89 | 1346.39 | 1610.55 | 13.93% | 86.07% | -1.05 | 7-15 |
| 1996-12-16 | Detroit Pistons | L 92-98 | 1345.34 | 1612.55 | 22.49% | 77.51% | -4.12 | 7-16 |
| 1996-12-17 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 97-88 | 1341.22 | 1367.61 | 38.88% | 61.12% | +13.73 | 8-16 |
| 1996-12-19 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 96-93 | 1354.95 | 1475.49 | 40.29% | 59.71% | +7.75 | 9-16 |
| 1996-12-20 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 82-91 | 1362.70 | 1579.50 | 17.53% | 82.47% | -3.94 | 9-17 |
| 1996-12-22 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 92-111 | 1358.76 | 1553.19 | 19.47% | 80.53% | -6.36 | 9-18 |
| 1996-12-26 | New Jersey Nets | W 98-96 | 1352.40 | 1345.22 | 51.03% | 48.97% | +5.19 | 10-18 |
| 1996-12-27 | @ Washington Bullets | L 82-100 | 1357.59 | 1518.73 | 22.65% | 77.35% | -7.20 | 10-19 |
| 1997-01-02 | @ Orlando Magic | L 94-96 | 1350.39 | 1483.20 | 25.63% | 74.37% | -1.92 | 10-20 |
| 1997-01-04 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 74-118 | 1348.47 | 1643.06 | 11.96% | 88.04% | -5.94 | 10-21 |
| 1997-01-07 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 80-87 | 1342.53 | 1433.39 | 44.46% | 55.54% | -8.81 | 10-22 |
| 1997-01-09 | Utah Jazz | W 110-96 | 1333.72 | 1650.68 | 17.89% | 82.11% | +23.01 | 11-22 |
| 1997-01-11 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 123-106 | 1356.73 | 1365.68 | 41.29% | 58.71% | +18.13 | 12-22 |
| 1997-01-12 | Orlando Magic | L 85-88 | 1374.86 | 1484.65 | 41.79% | 58.21% | -5.42 | 12-23 |
| 1997-01-15 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 78-122 | 1369.44 | 1666.31 | 11.82% | 88.18% | -5.87 | 12-24 |
| 1997-01-17 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 94-92 | 1363.57 | 1585.95 | 17.07% | 82.93% | +8.78 | 13-24 |
| 1997-01-19 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 92-100 | 1372.35 | 1229.09 | 62.81% | 37.19% | -13.30 | 13-25 |
| 1997-01-21 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 118-106 | 1359.05 | 1463.47 | 42.54% | 57.46% | +14.91 | 14-25 |
| 1997-01-23 | Miami Heat | L 87-99 | 1373.96 | 1633.01 | 23.31% | 76.69% | -6.05 | 14-26 |
| 1997-01-25 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 98-110 | 1367.91 | 1806.76 | 5.59% | 94.41% | -1.45 | 14-27 |
| 1997-01-28 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-84 | 1366.46 | 1605.74 | 25.41% | 74.59% | +33.52 | 15-27 |
| 1997-01-29 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-101 | 1399.98 | 1270.78 | 60.90% | 39.10% | -6.45 | 15-28 |
| 1997-02-01 | Phoenix Suns | W 110-86 | 1393.53 | 1440.98 | 50.69% | 49.31% | +18.09 | 16-28 |
| 1997-02-03 | Boston Celtics | L 102-114 | 1411.62 | 1342.13 | 66.83% | 33.17% | -17.34 | 16-29 |
| 1997-02-05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 89-84 | 1394.28 | 1542.97 | 36.46% | 63.54% | +10.64 | 17-29 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-101 | 1404.92 | 1450.36 | 36.30% | 63.70% | -6.08 | 17-30 |
| 1997-02-12 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 84-106 | 1398.84 | 1616.15 | 17.49% | 82.51% | -6.14 | 17-31 |
| 1997-02-14 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-106 | 1392.70 | 1456.44 | 40.93% | 59.07% | -6.13 | 17-32 |
| 1997-02-16 | Detroit Pistons | L 89-92 | 1386.57 | 1646.30 | 18.32% | 81.68% | -2.38 | 17-33 |
| 1997-02-17 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 103-105 | 1384.19 | 1528.05 | 24.44% | 75.56% | -2.59 | 17-34 |
| 1997-02-19 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 125-92 | 1381.60 | 1320.21 | 51.32% | 48.68% | +20.95 | 18-34 |
| 1997-02-20 | @ Houston Rockets | L 97-107 | 1402.55 | 1579.52 | 21.09% | 78.91% | -5.00 | 18-35 |
| 1997-02-22 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 99-92 | 1397.55 | 1322.00 | 53.35% | 46.65% | +9.25 | 19-35 |
| 1997-02-25 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 124-122 | 1406.80 | 1363.12 | 48.77% | 51.23% | +3.83 | 20-35 |
| 1997-02-27 | @ Utah Jazz | L 114-118 | 1410.63 | 1696.12 | 12.52% | 87.48% | -1.87 | 20-36 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 92-94 | 1408.76 | 1444.66 | 37.58% | 62.42% | -3.98 | 20-37 |
| 1997-03-03 | Boston Celtics | L 103-107 | 1404.78 | 1288.90 | 72.46% | 27.54% | -10.86 | 20-38 |
| 1997-03-05 | New York Knicks | L 94-100 | 1393.92 | 1649.30 | 23.69% | 76.31% | -4.35 | 20-39 |
| 1997-03-07 | San Antonio Spurs | L 103-106 | 1389.57 | 1281.32 | 71.58% | 28.42% | -9.28 | 20-40 |
| 1997-03-09 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 81-77 | 1380.29 | 1196.76 | 79.53% | 20.47% | +3.06 | 21-40 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 105-101 | 1383.35 | 1496.06 | 27.90% | 72.10% | +10.80 | 22-40 |
| 1997-03-13 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 103-96 | 1394.15 | 1427.11 | 37.98% | 62.02% | +12.29 | 23-40 |
| 1997-03-15 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 102-106 | 1406.44 | 1399.81 | 43.48% | 56.52% | -6.51 | 23-41 |
| 1997-03-16 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 90-98 | 1399.93 | 1589.38 | 19.92% | 80.08% | -2.98 | 23-42 |
| 1997-03-18 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-105 | 1396.95 | 1329.39 | 59.60% | 40.40% | +10.48 | 24-42 |
| 1997-03-19 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 99-97 | 1407.43 | 1651.31 | 15.39% | 84.61% | +8.96 | 25-42 |
| 1997-03-21 | Charlotte Hornets | L 97-102 | 1416.39 | 1611.33 | 30.54% | 69.46% | -5.11 | 25-43 |
| 1997-03-23 | Atlanta Hawks | L 79-90 | 1411.28 | 1641.87 | 26.37% | 73.63% | -6.56 | 25-44 |
| 1997-03-25 | Indiana Pacers | L 84-98 | 1404.72 | 1520.75 | 40.92% | 59.08% | -11.46 | 25-45 |
| 1997-03-27 | Chicago Bulls | L 83-96 | 1393.26 | 1834.05 | 9.65% | 90.35% | -2.61 | 25-46 |
| 1997-03-28 | @ Washington Bullets | L 86-113 | 1390.65 | 1517.59 | 26.28% | 73.72% | -10.23 | 25-47 |
| 1997-03-30 | Miami Heat | W 102-97 | 1380.42 | 1692.96 | 18.27% | 81.73% | +13.69 | 26-47 |
| 1997-04-02 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-90 | 1394.11 | 1350.73 | 48.73% | 51.27% | +18.01 | 27-47 |
| 1997-04-05 | @ Miami Heat | L 84-98 | 1412.12 | 1693.26 | 12.80% | 87.20% | -3.58 | 27-48 |
| 1997-04-08 | Washington Bullets | W 100-94 | 1408.54 | 1555.42 | 36.70% | 63.30% | +11.61 | 28-48 |
| 1997-04-10 | Orlando Magic | L 69-105 | 1420.15 | 1547.27 | 39.38% | 60.62% | -17.70 | 28-49 |
| 1997-04-12 | Indiana Pacers | L 89-100 | 1402.45 | 1533.10 | 38.90% | 61.10% | -9.66 | 28-50 |
| 1997-04-14 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 100-117 | 1392.79 | 1815.36 | 6.10% | 93.90% | -1.89 | 28-51 |
| 1997-04-15 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 85-92 | 1390.90 | 1372.51 | 45.15% | 54.85% | -8.95 | 28-52 |
| 1997-04-18 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 108-100 | 1381.95 | 1657.99 | 13.13% | 86.87% | +18.41 | 29-52 |
| 1997-04-20 | @ Boston Celtics | W 125-94 | 1400.36 | 1244.63 | 64.47% | 35.53% | +14.82 | 30-52 |
| 1996-11-01 | Seattle Supersonics | W 99-91 | 1635.02 | 1646.19 | 55.88% | 44.12% | +9.35 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 95-90 | 1644.37 | 1442.47 | 70.30% | 29.70% | +4.97 | 2-0 |
| 1996-11-04 | Houston Rockets | L 72-75 | 1649.34 | 1546.88 | 70.90% | 29.10% | -9.20 | 2-1 |
| 1996-11-09 | @ Houston Rockets | L 85-91 | 1640.14 | 1574.79 | 51.89% | 48.11% | -9.52 | 2-2 |
| 1996-11-13 | Sacramento Kings | W 105-74 | 1630.62 | 1437.95 | 80.37% | 19.63% | +8.19 | 3-2 |
| 1996-11-15 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 104-96 | 1638.81 | 1279.98 | 91.42% | 8.58% | +1.82 | 4-2 |
| 1996-11-16 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 88-87 | 1640.63 | 1385.96 | 76.23% | 23.77% | +1.78 | 5-2 |
| 1996-11-20 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-97 | 1642.41 | 1615.21 | 46.41% | 53.59% | +16.05 | 6-2 |
| 1996-11-21 | Golden State Warriors | W 109-104 | 1658.46 | 1443.53 | 82.31% | 17.69% | +2.10 | 7-2 |
| 1996-11-23 | Chicago Bulls | W 105-100 | 1660.56 | 1786.42 | 39.56% | 60.44% | +10.12 | 8-2 |
| 1996-11-25 | New Jersey Nets | W 108-92 | 1670.68 | 1386.79 | 87.38% | 12.62% | +3.78 | 9-2 |
| 1996-11-27 | Denver Nuggets | W 107-103 | 1674.46 | 1433.14 | 84.42% | 15.58% | +2.34 | 10-2 |
| 1996-11-29 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 111-94 | 1676.80 | 1434.49 | 84.49% | 15.51% | +4.79 | 11-2 |
| 1996-12-01 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 96-90 | 1681.59 | 1688.92 | 41.51% | 58.49% | +10.73 | 12-2 |
| 1996-12-02 | Charlotte Hornets | W 107-97 | 1692.32 | 1535.89 | 76.87% | 23.13% | +5.47 | 13-2 |
| 1996-12-04 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 101-75 | 1697.79 | 1607.84 | 69.39% | 30.61% | +11.69 | 14-2 |
| 1996-12-06 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-95 | 1709.48 | 1406.04 | 88.57% | 11.43% | +2.84 | 15-2 |
| 1996-12-07 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 104-91 | 1712.32 | 1395.95 | 82.06% | 17.94% | +4.85 | 16-2 |
| 1996-12-10 | Indiana Pacers | W 110-86 | 1717.17 | 1546.35 | 78.31% | 21.69% | +7.96 | 17-2 |
| 1996-12-12 | Phoenix Suns | L 87-95 | 1725.13 | 1475.01 | 85.07% | 14.93% | -18.03 | 17-3 |
| 1996-12-14 | Orlando Magic | W 101-68 | 1707.10 | 1534.86 | 78.45% | 21.55% | +9.28 | 18-3 |
| 1996-12-17 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-99 | 1716.38 | 1578.84 | 62.04% | 37.96% | -10.39 | 18-4 |
| 1996-12-19 | @ Miami Heat | W 94-87 | 1705.99 | 1592.70 | 58.70% | 41.30% | +5.78 | 19-4 |
| 1996-12-20 | @ Orlando Magic | W 98-93 | 1711.77 | 1518.15 | 69.30% | 30.70% | +5.15 | 20-4 |
| 1996-12-22 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-100 | 1716.92 | 1583.44 | 61.48% | 38.52% | -11.29 | 20-5 |
| 1996-12-23 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 98-107 | 1705.63 | 1390.24 | 81.98% | 18.02% | -18.42 | 20-6 |
| 1996-12-26 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-94 | 1687.21 | 1523.44 | 77.62% | 22.38% | +3.75 | 21-6 |
| 1996-12-28 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-84 | 1690.96 | 1357.18 | 90.22% | 9.78% | +3.74 | 22-6 |
| 1996-12-30 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-115 | 1694.70 | 1384.72 | 81.51% | 18.49% | -22.85 | 22-7 |
| 1997-01-02 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 80-83 | 1671.85 | 1432.02 | 74.65% | 25.35% | -9.68 | 22-8 |
| 1997-01-04 | Miami Heat | W 83-80 | 1662.17 | 1645.41 | 59.80% | 40.20% | +5.21 | 23-8 |
| 1997-01-06 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 89-102 | 1667.38 | 1790.51 | 26.71% | 73.29% | -7.21 | 23-9 |
| 1997-01-08 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-119 | 1660.17 | 1479.04 | 67.75% | 32.25% | -9.49 | 23-10 |
| 1997-01-09 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-110 | 1650.68 | 1333.72 | 82.11% | 17.89% | -23.01 | 23-11 |
| 1997-01-11 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 77-87 | 1627.67 | 1633.04 | 41.79% | 58.21% | -9.90 | 23-12 |
| 1997-01-13 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 97-96 | 1617.77 | 1306.96 | 81.59% | 18.41% | +0.97 | 24-12 |
| 1997-01-16 | Phoenix Suns | W 95-91 | 1618.74 | 1476.20 | 75.42% | 24.58% | +3.69 | 25-12 |
| 1997-01-17 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 106-68 | 1622.43 | 1234.94 | 87.32% | 12.68% | +5.85 | 26-12 |
| 1997-01-19 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-102 | 1628.28 | 1577.17 | 49.84% | 50.16% | -9.15 | 26-13 |
| 1997-01-20 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 94-74 | 1619.13 | 1552.81 | 66.43% | 33.57% | +11.25 | 27-13 |
| 1997-01-22 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 111-99 | 1630.38 | 1493.07 | 62.01% | 37.99% | +9.86 | 28-13 |
| 1997-01-25 | @ Houston Rockets | W 105-100 | 1640.24 | 1641.80 | 42.32% | 57.68% | +6.83 | 29-13 |
| 1997-01-28 | Denver Nuggets | W 114-99 | 1647.07 | 1358.07 | 87.70% | 12.30% | +3.57 | 30-13 |
| 1997-01-30 | Atlanta Hawks | W 102-96 | 1650.64 | 1654.26 | 56.95% | 43.05% | +7.90 | 31-13 |
| 1997-02-01 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 97-100 | 1658.54 | 1335.66 | 82.61% | 17.39% | -10.72 | 31-14 |
| 1997-02-03 | Washington Bullets | W 111-89 | 1647.82 | 1528.87 | 72.82% | 27.18% | +9.55 | 32-14 |
| 1997-02-05 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 99-95 | 1657.37 | 1674.17 | 40.20% | 59.80% | +8.96 | 33-14 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 120-98 | 1666.33 | 1412.94 | 76.10% | 23.90% | +8.40 | 34-14 |
| 1997-02-13 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 110-86 | 1674.73 | 1548.21 | 73.67% | 26.33% | +9.66 | 35-14 |
| 1997-02-15 | Dallas Mavericks | W 99-84 | 1684.39 | 1330.41 | 91.20% | 8.80% | +2.55 | 36-14 |
| 1997-02-18 | San Antonio Spurs | W 113-105 | 1686.94 | 1321.97 | 91.69% | 8.31% | +1.76 | 37-14 |
| 1997-02-20 | Boston Celtics | W 122-105 | 1688.70 | 1316.36 | 92.01% | 7.99% | +2.47 | 38-14 |
| 1997-02-23 | Seattle Supersonics | L 87-89 | 1691.17 | 1707.71 | 55.12% | 44.88% | -4.13 | 38-15 |
| 1997-02-25 | New York Knicks | W 110-99 | 1687.04 | 1643.60 | 63.43% | 36.57% | +9.08 | 39-15 |
| 1997-02-27 | Toronto Raptors | W 118-114 | 1696.12 | 1410.63 | 87.48% | 12.52% | +1.88 | 40-15 |
| 1997-02-28 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-115 | 1698.00 | 1519.66 | 67.39% | 32.61% | -15.96 | 40-16 |
| 1997-03-02 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 93-86 | 1682.04 | 1205.31 | 92.01% | 7.99% | +1.58 | 41-16 |
| 1997-03-03 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 111-104 | 1683.62 | 1389.72 | 80.08% | 19.92% | +3.95 | 42-16 |
| 1997-03-05 | Dallas Mavericks | W 96-65 | 1687.57 | 1316.31 | 91.97% | 8.03% | +3.35 | 43-16 |
| 1997-03-07 | Detroit Pistons | W 95-88 | 1690.92 | 1659.11 | 61.86% | 38.14% | +7.56 | 44-16 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-106 | 1698.48 | 1481.30 | 72.10% | 27.90% | +6.26 | 45-16 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 99-106 | 1704.74 | 1646.59 | 50.85% | 49.15% | -10.07 | 45-17 |
| 1997-03-12 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 117-102 | 1694.67 | 1341.39 | 84.98% | 15.02% | +4.35 | 46-17 |
| 1997-03-14 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 105-96 | 1699.02 | 1541.49 | 64.71% | 35.29% | +7.93 | 47-17 |
| 1997-03-15 | @ Washington Bullets | W 100-93 | 1706.95 | 1502.69 | 70.58% | 29.42% | +5.83 | 48-17 |
| 1997-03-17 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 114-93 | 1712.78 | 1615.13 | 56.50% | 43.50% | +14.93 | 49-17 |
| 1997-03-19 | @ Boston Celtics | W 113-100 | 1727.71 | 1279.81 | 90.70% | 9.30% | +2.51 | 50-17 |
| 1997-03-22 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-94 | 1730.22 | 1445.21 | 87.45% | 12.55% | +3.39 | 51-17 |
| 1997-03-23 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 120-103 | 1733.61 | 1324.53 | 88.64% | 11.36% | +3.51 | 52-17 |
| 1997-03-28 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-96 | 1737.12 | 1380.03 | 91.34% | 8.66% | +1.45 | 53-17 |
| 1997-03-29 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 115-102 | 1738.57 | 1296.54 | 90.41% | 9.59% | +2.59 | 54-17 |
| 1997-04-02 | Sacramento Kings | W 118-87 | 1741.16 | 1385.25 | 91.29% | 8.71% | +3.63 | 55-17 |
| 1997-04-04 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 106-79 | 1744.79 | 1176.34 | 97.27% | 2.73% | +1.07 | 56-17 |
| 1997-04-06 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 114-100 | 1745.86 | 1400.31 | 84.40% | 15.60% | +4.37 | 57-17 |
| 1997-04-07 | San Antonio Spurs | W 116-93 | 1750.23 | 1303.17 | 94.66% | 5.34% | +1.92 | 58-17 |
| 1997-04-09 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 101-89 | 1752.15 | 1612.54 | 75.11% | 24.89% | +6.46 | 59-17 |
| 1997-04-11 | Houston Rockets | W 104-83 | 1758.61 | 1631.23 | 73.77% | 26.23% | +9.00 | 60-17 |
| 1997-04-13 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-100 | 1767.61 | 1617.99 | 63.66% | 36.34% | -6.74 | 60-18 |
| 1997-04-15 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 127-122 | 1760.87 | 1580.57 | 67.64% | 32.36% | +5.42 | 61-18 |
| 1997-04-17 | Golden State Warriors | W 106-93 | 1766.29 | 1381.80 | 92.51% | 7.49% | +2.02 | 62-18 |
| 1997-04-19 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-89 | 1768.31 | 1454.98 | 89.13% | 10.87% | +2.82 | 63-18 |
| 1997-04-20 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 113-109 | 1771.13 | 1415.14 | 85.18% | 14.82% | +2.22 | 64-18 |
| 1996-11-01 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 85-114 | 1316.16 | 1548.63 | 26.16% | 73.84% | -10.55 | 0-1 |
| 1996-11-03 | Golden State Warriors | L 95-105 | 1305.61 | 1451.76 | 36.80% | 63.20% | -8.72 | 0-2 |
| 1996-11-05 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 73-96 | 1296.89 | 1728.77 | 5.80% | 94.20% | -2.09 | 0-3 |
| 1996-11-06 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 89-105 | 1294.80 | 1427.16 | 25.68% | 74.32% | -7.69 | 0-4 |
| 1996-11-08 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 72-88 | 1287.11 | 1535.05 | 15.09% | 84.91% | -4.52 | 0-5 |
| 1996-11-10 | New York Knicks | L 82-101 | 1282.59 | 1569.03 | 20.62% | 79.38% | -6.73 | 0-6 |
| 1996-11-12 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 92-99 | 1275.86 | 1450.89 | 33.03% | 66.97% | -4.63 | 0-7 |
| 1996-11-14 | Phoenix Suns | W 92-89 | 1271.23 | 1449.91 | 32.56% | 67.44% | +8.75 | 1-7 |
| 1996-11-15 | @ Utah Jazz | L 96-104 | 1279.98 | 1638.81 | 8.58% | 91.42% | -1.82 | 1-8 |
| 1996-11-17 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 81-91 | 1278.16 | 1667.28 | 7.31% | 92.69% | -1.73 | 1-9 |
| 1996-11-18 | Sacramento Kings | L 83-84 | 1276.43 | 1431.85 | 35.57% | 64.43% | -2.66 | 1-10 |
| 1996-11-20 | Miami Heat | L 75-94 | 1273.77 | 1544.56 | 22.13% | 77.87% | -7.23 | 1-11 |
| 1996-11-24 | San Antonio Spurs | W 96-91 | 1266.54 | 1496.26 | 26.47% | 73.53% | +12.32 | 2-11 |
| 1996-11-26 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 80-101 | 1278.86 | 1550.90 | 13.39% | 86.61% | -4.60 | 2-12 |
| 1996-11-27 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 78-87 | 1274.26 | 1585.15 | 11.00% | 89.00% | -2.47 | 2-13 |
| 1996-11-29 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 94-104 | 1271.79 | 1528.41 | 14.46% | 85.54% | -3.43 | 2-14 |
| 1996-11-30 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 90-96 | 1268.36 | 1379.41 | 28.09% | 71.91% | -5.15 | 2-15 |
| 1996-12-04 | Indiana Pacers | L 80-127 | 1263.21 | 1539.11 | 21.63% | 78.37% | -11.10 | 2-16 |
| 1996-12-06 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 105-89 | 1252.11 | 1467.71 | 17.63% | 82.37% | +24.67 | 3-16 |
| 1996-12-07 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 85-96 | 1276.78 | 1381.97 | 28.78% | 71.22% | -7.15 | 3-17 |
| 1996-12-09 | Charlotte Hornets | L 91-107 | 1269.63 | 1521.57 | 24.05% | 75.95% | -7.20 | 3-18 |
| 1996-12-12 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 78-99 | 1262.43 | 1556.22 | 12.01% | 87.99% | -4.12 | 3-19 |
| 1996-12-13 | Orlando Magic | W 95-93 | 1258.31 | 1543.26 | 20.76% | 79.24% | +8.39 | 4-19 |
| 1996-12-15 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 84-103 | 1266.70 | 1485.62 | 17.35% | 82.65% | -5.66 | 4-20 |
| 1996-12-17 | Houston Rockets | W 93-92 | 1261.04 | 1661.16 | 11.89% | 88.11% | +6.59 | 5-20 |
| 1996-12-19 | Dallas Mavericks | L 98-105 | 1267.63 | 1374.19 | 42.24% | 57.76% | -8.37 | 5-21 |
| 1996-12-20 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 93-108 | 1259.26 | 1391.20 | 25.73% | 74.27% | -7.46 | 5-22 |
| 1996-12-22 | Washington Bullets | W 91-87 | 1251.80 | 1507.59 | 23.65% | 76.35% | +11.44 | 6-22 |
| 1996-12-26 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 88-111 | 1263.24 | 1411.71 | 23.95% | 76.05% | -8.61 | 6-23 |
| 1996-12-28 | Phoenix Suns | L 98-103 | 1254.63 | 1463.30 | 28.89% | 71.11% | -4.84 | 6-24 |
| 1996-12-30 | San Antonio Spurs | L 88-95 | 1249.79 | 1425.49 | 32.94% | 67.06% | -6.52 | 6-25 |
| 1997-01-03 | Seattle Supersonics | L 94-108 | 1243.27 | 1641.48 | 12.01% | 87.99% | -3.37 | 6-26 |
| 1997-01-05 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 82-95 | 1239.90 | 1632.97 | 12.32% | 87.68% | -3.33 | 6-27 |
| 1997-01-08 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 109-95 | 1236.57 | 1439.40 | 18.72% | 81.28% | +22.78 | 7-27 |
| 1997-01-09 | Golden State Warriors | L 86-102 | 1259.35 | 1416.62 | 35.33% | 64.67% | -10.58 | 7-28 |
| 1997-01-11 | Sacramento Kings | L 101-109 | 1248.77 | 1400.28 | 36.09% | 63.91% | -7.65 | 7-29 |
| 1997-01-14 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 81-91 | 1241.12 | 1642.62 | 6.84% | 93.16% | -1.62 | 7-30 |
| 1997-01-15 | Detroit Pistons | L 79-103 | 1239.50 | 1630.84 | 12.43% | 87.57% | -4.56 | 7-31 |
| 1997-01-17 | Utah Jazz | L 68-106 | 1234.94 | 1622.43 | 12.68% | 87.32% | -5.85 | 7-32 |
| 1997-01-19 | Toronto Raptors | W 100-92 | 1229.09 | 1372.35 | 37.19% | 62.81% | +13.30 | 8-32 |
| 1997-01-20 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 96-112 | 1242.39 | 1679.29 | 5.65% | 94.35% | -1.69 | 8-33 |
| 1997-01-22 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 84-94 | 1240.70 | 1353.02 | 27.95% | 72.05% | -6.62 | 8-34 |
| 1997-01-23 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 76-95 | 1234.08 | 1448.56 | 28.21% | 71.79% | -9.21 | 8-35 |
| 1997-01-25 | Denver Nuggets | L 82-83 | 1224.87 | 1355.15 | 38.95% | 61.05% | -2.92 | 8-36 |
| 1997-01-27 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 97-122 | 1221.95 | 1415.90 | 19.51% | 80.49% | -7.30 | 8-37 |
| 1997-01-28 | Chicago Bulls | L 96-111 | 1214.65 | 1808.21 | 4.24% | 95.76% | -1.23 | 8-38 |
| 1997-01-30 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 94-100 | 1213.42 | 1414.56 | 18.87% | 81.13% | -3.47 | 8-39 |
| 1997-01-31 | Atlanta Hawks | L 76-87 | 1209.95 | 1646.37 | 9.87% | 90.13% | -2.45 | 8-40 |
| 1997-02-02 | @ Boston Celtics | W 102-92 | 1207.50 | 1360.25 | 23.51% | 76.49% | +18.12 | 9-40 |
| 1997-02-04 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-111 | 1225.62 | 1325.87 | 29.37% | 70.63% | -5.39 | 9-41 |
| 1997-02-06 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 86-103 | 1220.23 | 1454.94 | 16.09% | 83.91% | -4.97 | 9-42 |
| 1997-02-11 | @ Houston Rockets | L 97-106 | 1215.26 | 1573.49 | 8.61% | 91.39% | -1.93 | 9-43 |
| 1997-02-12 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 106-101 | 1213.33 | 1355.12 | 24.66% | 75.34% | +12.62 | 10-43 |
| 1997-02-14 | Boston Celtics | W 109-106 | 1225.95 | 1337.95 | 41.48% | 58.52% | +7.59 | 11-43 |
| 1997-02-17 | Dallas Mavericks | L 95-100 | 1233.54 | 1327.86 | 43.97% | 56.03% | -7.37 | 11-44 |
| 1997-02-19 | Minnesota Timberwolves | L 73-84 | 1226.17 | 1458.62 | 26.16% | 73.84% | -6.49 | 11-45 |
| 1997-02-21 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 91-99 | 1219.68 | 1635.37 | 6.34% | 93.66% | -1.35 | 11-46 |
| 1997-02-23 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 84-91 | 1218.33 | 1565.55 | 15.47% | 84.53% | -3.06 | 11-47 |
| 1997-02-26 | Los Angeles Clippers | L 80-83 | 1215.27 | 1441.17 | 26.90% | 73.10% | -3.49 | 11-48 |
| 1997-02-28 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-104 | 1211.78 | 1311.75 | 43.17% | 56.83% | -6.47 | 11-49 |
| 1997-03-02 | Utah Jazz | L 86-93 | 1205.31 | 1682.04 | 7.99% | 92.01% | -1.58 | 11-50 |
| 1997-03-06 | New Jersey Nets | L 96-102 | 1203.73 | 1341.08 | 37.99% | 62.01% | -6.97 | 11-51 |
| 1997-03-09 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 77-81 | 1196.76 | 1380.29 | 20.47% | 79.53% | -3.07 | 11-52 |
| 1997-03-11 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 92-98 | 1193.69 | 1617.84 | 6.05% | 93.95% | -1.11 | 11-53 |
| 1997-03-12 | @ Washington Bullets | L 82-104 | 1192.58 | 1488.28 | 11.89% | 88.11% | -4.18 | 11-54 |
| 1997-03-14 | @ Miami Heat | L 82-88 | 1188.40 | 1665.87 | 4.53% | 95.47% | -0.83 | 11-55 |
| 1997-03-16 | @ Orlando Magic | L 89-100 | 1187.57 | 1574.53 | 7.39% | 92.61% | -1.83 | 11-56 |
| 1997-03-18 | @ New York Knicks | L 73-98 | 1185.74 | 1623.39 | 5.63% | 94.37% | -2.11 | 11-57 |
| 1997-03-19 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 72-95 | 1183.63 | 1447.92 | 13.92% | 86.08% | -5.00 | 11-58 |
| 1997-03-21 | Denver Nuggets | W 108-101 | 1178.63 | 1337.39 | 35.13% | 64.87% | +12.86 | 12-58 |
| 1997-03-23 | Seattle Supersonics | L 92-106 | 1191.49 | 1706.28 | 6.52% | 93.48% | -1.83 | 12-59 |
| 1997-03-25 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 104-110 | 1189.66 | 1448.31 | 14.31% | 85.69% | -1.86 | 12-60 |
| 1997-03-27 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-102 | 1187.80 | 1609.26 | 10.66% | 89.34% | -1.13 | 12-61 |
| 1997-03-28 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 81-115 | 1186.67 | 1616.61 | 5.87% | 94.13% | -2.56 | 12-62 |
| 1997-04-01 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 91-102 | 1184.11 | 1373.09 | 31.28% | 68.72% | -7.77 | 12-63 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ Utah Jazz | L 79-106 | 1176.34 | 1744.79 | 2.73% | 97.27% | -1.06 | 12-64 |
| 1997-04-06 | Houston Rockets | L 85-94 | 1175.28 | 1619.50 | 9.48% | 90.52% | -2.13 | 12-65 |
| 1997-04-08 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 93-109 | 1173.15 | 1395.81 | 17.05% | 82.95% | -5.11 | 12-66 |
| 1997-04-10 | @ Houston Rockets | L 94-102 | 1168.04 | 1630.19 | 4.92% | 95.08% | -1.04 | 12-67 |
| 1997-04-12 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 96-85 | 1167.00 | 1293.18 | 26.37% | 73.63% | +18.29 | 13-67 |
| 1997-04-17 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 73-105 | 1185.29 | 1592.80 | 11.45% | 88.55% | -4.85 | 13-68 |
| 1997-04-19 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 121-107 | 1180.44 | 1580.29 | 6.90% | 93.10% | +26.09 | 14-68 |
| 1996-11-01 | @ Orlando Magic | W 96-92 | 1502.36 | 1604.16 | 29.18% | 70.82% | +10.61 | 1-0 |
| 1996-11-02 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 96-98 | 1512.97 | 1540.95 | 53.48% | 46.52% | -4.00 | 1-1 |
| 1996-11-06 | San Antonio Spurs | W 96-86 | 1508.97 | 1579.47 | 47.37% | 52.63% | +12.46 | 2-1 |
| 1996-11-08 | Charlotte Hornets | L 87-102 | 1521.43 | 1505.48 | 59.69% | 40.31% | -17.31 | 2-2 |
| 1996-11-09 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 100-103 | 1504.12 | 1537.93 | 37.87% | 62.13% | -3.48 | 2-3 |
| 1996-11-12 | Detroit Pistons | L 79-92 | 1500.64 | 1547.43 | 50.78% | 49.22% | -13.71 | 2-4 |
| 1996-11-13 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 106-91 | 1486.93 | 1382.17 | 57.50% | 42.50% | +12.33 | 3-4 |
| 1996-11-15 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 84-95 | 1499.26 | 1562.71 | 33.94% | 66.06% | -8.44 | 3-5 |
| 1996-11-16 | Boston Celtics | W 106-92 | 1490.82 | 1437.38 | 64.75% | 35.25% | +9.88 | 4-5 |
| 1996-11-20 | Seattle Supersonics | L 110-115 | 1500.70 | 1672.71 | 33.41% | 66.59% | -3.95 | 4-6 |
| 1996-11-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 88-76 | 1496.75 | 1353.74 | 75.47% | 24.53% | +6.36 | 5-6 |
| 1996-11-23 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-90 | 1503.11 | 1413.52 | 55.36% | 44.64% | +7.48 | 6-6 |
| 1996-11-25 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 105-98 | 1510.59 | 1417.45 | 69.78% | 30.22% | +5.99 | 7-6 |
| 1996-11-29 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 81-110 | 1516.58 | 1549.84 | 37.94% | 62.06% | -15.31 | 7-7 |
| 1996-11-30 | Houston Rockets | L 99-103 | 1501.27 | 1627.37 | 39.53% | 60.47% | -5.92 | 7-8 |
| 1996-12-05 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 80-82 | 1495.35 | 1340.68 | 64.33% | 35.67% | -6.81 | 7-9 |
| 1996-12-07 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 118-126 | 1488.54 | 1435.86 | 64.65% | 35.35% | -13.70 | 7-10 |
| 1996-12-10 | @ New York Knicks | L 73-85 | 1474.84 | 1559.97 | 31.20% | 68.80% | -8.09 | 7-11 |
| 1996-12-11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-95 | 1466.75 | 1573.34 | 42.24% | 57.76% | +14.34 | 8-11 |
| 1996-12-13 | Denver Nuggets | W 108-104 | 1481.09 | 1385.79 | 70.04% | 29.96% | +4.49 | 9-11 |
| 1996-12-15 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 110-102 | 1485.58 | 1439.49 | 49.12% | 50.88% | +10.78 | 10-11 |
| 1996-12-16 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 97-89 | 1496.36 | 1411.06 | 54.75% | 45.25% | +9.59 | 11-11 |
| 1996-12-18 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-114 | 1505.95 | 1488.11 | 45.07% | 54.93% | -8.93 | 11-12 |
| 1996-12-19 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-93 | 1497.02 | 1424.15 | 52.97% | 47.03% | +10.57 | 12-12 |
| 1996-12-22 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 87-91 | 1507.59 | 1251.80 | 76.35% | 23.65% | -11.44 | 12-13 |
| 1996-12-23 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-84 | 1496.15 | 1546.02 | 35.72% | 64.28% | +22.58 | 13-13 |
| 1996-12-27 | Toronto Raptors | W 100-82 | 1518.73 | 1357.59 | 77.35% | 22.65% | +7.20 | 14-13 |
| 1996-12-28 | Atlanta Hawks | W 97-86 | 1525.93 | 1590.22 | 40.85% | 59.15% | +14.69 | 15-13 |
| 1996-12-30 | Charlotte Hornets | L 92-101 | 1540.62 | 1522.16 | 60.03% | 39.97% | -13.49 | 15-14 |
| 1997-01-02 | New York Knicks | L 80-92 | 1527.13 | 1590.11 | 48.45% | 51.55% | -12.57 | 15-15 |
| 1997-01-04 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 104-93 | 1514.56 | 1541.03 | 38.87% | 61.13% | +15.19 | 16-15 |
| 1997-01-08 | Phoenix Suns | W 115-113 | 1529.75 | 1449.11 | 68.24% | 31.76% | +2.38 | 17-15 |
| 1997-01-10 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-98 | 1532.13 | 1442.20 | 69.39% | 30.61% | +4.58 | 18-15 |
| 1997-01-11 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-85 | 1536.71 | 1591.43 | 35.08% | 64.92% | +17.54 | 19-15 |
| 1997-01-13 | @ Miami Heat | L 95-98 | 1554.25 | 1628.39 | 32.58% | 67.42% | -4.23 | 19-16 |
| 1997-01-14 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 107-108 | 1550.02 | 1810.40 | 14.19% | 85.81% | -1.06 | 19-17 |
| 1997-01-17 | Miami Heat | L 92-103 | 1548.96 | 1637.57 | 37.52% | 62.48% | -9.32 | 19-18 |
| 1997-01-18 | @ Boston Celtics | W 112-106 | 1539.64 | 1369.58 | 66.34% | 33.66% | +6.17 | 20-18 |
| 1997-01-20 | @ New York Knicks | L 79-95 | 1545.81 | 1593.85 | 35.96% | 64.04% | -10.77 | 20-19 |
| 1997-01-21 | @ Orlando Magic | L 88-93 | 1535.04 | 1518.20 | 44.93% | 55.07% | -7.52 | 20-20 |
| 1997-01-24 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 105-117 | 1527.52 | 1638.92 | 28.05% | 71.95% | -5.15 | 20-21 |
| 1997-01-25 | Sacramento Kings | W 113-105 | 1522.37 | 1415.43 | 71.43% | 28.57% | +6.05 | 21-21 |
| 1997-01-28 | Orlando Magic | W 102-82 | 1528.42 | 1534.73 | 56.57% | 43.43% | +14.55 | 22-21 |
| 1997-01-31 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 95-97 | 1542.97 | 1679.06 | 25.28% | 74.72% | -2.68 | 22-22 |
| 1997-02-02 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-129 | 1540.29 | 1653.48 | 27.84% | 72.16% | -11.42 | 22-23 |
| 1997-02-03 | @ Utah Jazz | L 89-111 | 1528.87 | 1647.82 | 27.18% | 72.82% | -9.55 | 22-24 |
| 1997-02-05 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 104-106 | 1519.32 | 1378.04 | 62.54% | 37.46% | -6.63 | 22-25 |
| 1997-02-11 | New York Knicks | L 92-97 | 1512.69 | 1619.06 | 42.27% | 57.73% | -7.07 | 22-26 |
| 1997-02-14 | New Jersey Nets | W 125-107 | 1505.62 | 1337.80 | 72.43% | 27.57% | +8.76 | 23-26 |
| 1997-02-15 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 86-107 | 1514.38 | 1329.04 | 68.27% | 31.73% | -23.44 | 23-27 |
| 1997-02-17 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-93 | 1490.94 | 1467.72 | 60.69% | 39.31% | +4.17 | 24-27 |
| 1997-02-19 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 85-100 | 1495.11 | 1648.67 | 23.42% | 76.58% | -6.80 | 24-28 |
| 1997-02-21 | Chicago Bulls | L 99-103 | 1488.31 | 1818.00 | 16.84% | 83.16% | -2.52 | 24-29 |
| 1997-02-23 | Detroit Pistons | L 79-85 | 1485.79 | 1658.57 | 33.31% | 66.69% | -6.11 | 24-30 |
| 1997-02-25 | Indiana Pacers | W 108-87 | 1479.68 | 1518.27 | 51.96% | 48.04% | +16.49 | 25-30 |
| 1997-02-27 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-122 | 1496.17 | 1621.90 | 39.58% | 60.42% | -11.48 | 25-31 |
| 1997-03-01 | Golden State Warriors | W 118-108 | 1484.69 | 1397.04 | 69.11% | 30.89% | +7.31 | 26-31 |
| 1997-03-04 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-106 | 1492.00 | 1312.82 | 67.50% | 32.50% | +2.44 | 27-31 |
| 1997-03-06 | @ Miami Heat | W 99-95 | 1494.44 | 1676.63 | 20.60% | 79.40% | +11.89 | 28-31 |
| 1997-03-07 | Miami Heat | L 105-108 | 1506.33 | 1664.73 | 35.18% | 64.82% | -3.22 | 28-32 |
| 1997-03-09 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-99 | 1503.11 | 1305.67 | 80.80% | 19.20% | -14.83 | 28-33 |
| 1997-03-12 | Vancouver Grizzlies | W 104-82 | 1488.28 | 1192.58 | 88.11% | 11.89% | +4.18 | 29-33 |
| 1997-03-14 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 105-96 | 1492.46 | 1409.17 | 54.46% | 45.54% | +10.23 | 30-33 |
| 1997-03-15 | Utah Jazz | L 93-100 | 1502.69 | 1706.95 | 29.42% | 70.58% | -5.83 | 30-34 |
| 1997-03-17 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 109-85 | 1496.86 | 1295.19 | 70.27% | 29.73% | +10.91 | 31-34 |
| 1997-03-18 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 86-85 | 1507.77 | 1325.25 | 67.92% | 32.08% | +2.40 | 32-34 |
| 1997-03-20 | @ Houston Rockets | L 90-96 | 1510.17 | 1609.47 | 29.48% | 70.52% | -5.41 | 32-35 |
| 1997-03-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 108-104 | 1504.76 | 1617.73 | 41.35% | 58.65% | +8.79 | 33-35 |
| 1997-03-26 | Boston Celtics | W 105-92 | 1513.55 | 1263.85 | 85.04% | 14.96% | +4.04 | 34-35 |
| 1997-03-28 | Toronto Raptors | W 113-86 | 1517.59 | 1390.65 | 73.72% | 26.28% | +10.23 | 35-35 |
| 1997-03-29 | Dallas Mavericks | W 94-87 | 1527.82 | 1308.50 | 77.95% | 22.05% | +4.37 | 36-35 |
| 1997-04-01 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 104-100 | 1532.19 | 1547.70 | 40.37% | 59.63% | +8.93 | 37-35 |
| 1997-04-03 | Chicago Bulls | W 110-102 | 1541.12 | 1838.31 | 19.62% | 80.38% | +17.03 | 38-35 |
| 1997-04-04 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 95-97 | 1558.15 | 1456.34 | 57.09% | 42.91% | -6.05 | 38-36 |
| 1997-04-06 | @ Boston Celtics | W 120-114 | 1552.10 | 1237.72 | 81.89% | 18.11% | +3.32 | 39-36 |
| 1997-04-08 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 94-100 | 1555.42 | 1408.54 | 63.30% | 36.70% | -11.61 | 39-37 |
| 1997-04-11 | New Jersey Nets | W 109-90 | 1543.81 | 1369.83 | 78.62% | 21.38% | +6.98 | 40-37 |
| 1997-04-12 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 97-99 | 1550.79 | 1646.23 | 29.94% | 70.06% | -3.17 | 40-38 |
| 1997-04-14 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 131-110 | 1547.62 | 1305.97 | 74.85% | 25.15% | +8.63 | 41-38 |
| 1997-04-16 | Indiana Pacers | W 103-90 | 1556.25 | 1547.50 | 58.69% | 41.31% | +11.16 | 42-38 |
| 1997-04-18 | Orlando Magic | W 104-93 | 1567.41 | 1564.51 | 57.87% | 42.13% | +10.47 | 43-38 |
| 1997-04-20 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 85-81 | 1577.88 | 1538.44 | 48.16% | 51.84% | +7.76 | 44-38 |
Playoff Games
Every playoff game from each team's perspective, controlled by the team filter above. Sort any column by clicking its header. @ before an opponent name indicates an away game; the record column shows the team's running playoff W-L.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pre Elo | Opp Elo | Win % | Loss % | Elo Δ | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-25 | Detroit Pistons | W 89-75 | 1649.83 | 1602.15 | 63.99% | 36.01% | +10.09 | 1-0 |
| 1997-04-27 | Detroit Pistons | L 80-93 | 1659.92 | 1592.06 | 66.62% | 33.38% | -17.99 | 1-1 |
| 1997-04-29 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 91-99 | 1641.93 | 1610.05 | 47.08% | 52.92% | -9.98 | 1-2 |
| 1997-05-02 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 94-82 | 1631.95 | 1620.02 | 44.23% | 55.77% | +14.48 | 2-2 |
| 1997-05-04 | Detroit Pistons | W 84-79 | 1646.43 | 1605.55 | 63.09% | 36.91% | +6.18 | 3-2 |
| 1997-05-06 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 97-100 | 1652.61 | 1804.13 | 23.63% | 76.37% | -3.07 | 3-3 |
| 1997-05-08 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 103-95 | 1649.54 | 1807.20 | 23.00% | 77.00% | +16.31 | 4-3 |
| 1997-05-10 | Chicago Bulls | L 80-100 | 1665.85 | 1790.88 | 39.67% | 60.33% | -13.29 | 4-4 |
| 1997-05-11 | Chicago Bulls | L 80-89 | 1652.56 | 1804.17 | 36.07% | 63.93% | -8.10 | 4-5 |
| 1997-05-13 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-107 | 1644.46 | 1812.28 | 21.98% | 78.02% | -6.38 | 4-6 |
| 1997-04-24 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-109 | 1613.55 | 1625.15 | 40.92% | 59.08% | -9.69 | 0-1 |
| 1997-04-26 | @ New York Knicks | L 93-100 | 1603.86 | 1634.84 | 38.25% | 61.75% | -7.58 | 0-2 |
| 1997-04-28 | New York Knicks | L 95-104 | 1596.28 | 1642.42 | 50.88% | 49.12% | -11.43 | 0-3 |
| 1997-04-25 | Washington Bullets | W 98-86 | 1794.46 | 1585.64 | 81.80% | 18.20% | +4.72 | 1-0 |
| 1997-04-27 | Washington Bullets | W 109-104 | 1799.18 | 1580.92 | 82.59% | 17.41% | +2.92 | 2-0 |
| 1997-04-30 | @ Washington Bullets | W 96-95 | 1802.10 | 1578.00 | 72.90% | 27.10% | +2.03 | 3-0 |
| 1997-05-06 | Atlanta Hawks | W 100-97 | 1804.13 | 1652.61 | 76.37% | 23.63% | +3.07 | 4-0 |
| 1997-05-08 | Atlanta Hawks | L 95-103 | 1807.20 | 1649.54 | 77.00% | 23.00% | -16.32 | 4-1 |
| 1997-05-10 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 100-80 | 1790.88 | 1665.85 | 60.33% | 39.67% | +13.29 | 5-1 |
| 1997-05-11 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 89-80 | 1804.17 | 1652.56 | 63.93% | 36.07% | +8.11 | 6-1 |
| 1997-05-13 | Atlanta Hawks | W 107-92 | 1812.28 | 1644.46 | 78.02% | 21.98% | +6.38 | 7-1 |
| 1997-05-20 | Miami Heat | W 84-77 | 1818.66 | 1690.29 | 73.88% | 26.12% | +5.17 | 8-1 |
| 1997-05-22 | Miami Heat | W 75-68 | 1823.83 | 1685.11 | 75.01% | 24.99% | +4.95 | 9-1 |
| 1997-05-24 | @ Miami Heat | W 98-74 | 1828.78 | 1680.16 | 63.53% | 36.47% | +13.39 | 10-1 |
| 1997-05-26 | @ Miami Heat | L 80-87 | 1842.17 | 1666.78 | 67.02% | 32.98% | -13.28 | 10-2 |
| 1997-05-28 | Miami Heat | W 100-87 | 1828.89 | 1680.06 | 76.08% | 23.92% | +6.45 | 11-2 |
| 1997-06-01 | Utah Jazz | W 84-82 | 1835.34 | 1785.19 | 64.32% | 35.68% | +3.78 | 12-2 |
| 1997-06-04 | Utah Jazz | W 97-85 | 1839.12 | 1781.41 | 65.31% | 34.69% | +9.00 | 13-2 |
| 1997-06-06 | @ Utah Jazz | L 93-104 | 1848.12 | 1772.41 | 53.38% | 46.62% | -13.26 | 13-3 |
| 1997-06-08 | @ Utah Jazz | L 73-78 | 1834.86 | 1785.67 | 49.56% | 50.44% | -8.30 | 13-4 |
| 1997-06-11 | @ Utah Jazz | W 90-88 | 1826.56 | 1793.97 | 47.18% | 52.82% | +5.60 | 14-4 |
| 1997-06-13 | Utah Jazz | W 90-86 | 1832.16 | 1788.38 | 63.47% | 36.53% | +5.47 | 15-4 |
| 1997-04-25 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 75-89 | 1602.15 | 1649.83 | 36.01% | 63.99% | -10.09 | 0-1 |
| 1997-04-27 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 93-80 | 1592.06 | 1659.92 | 33.38% | 66.62% | +17.99 | 1-1 |
| 1997-04-29 | Atlanta Hawks | W 99-91 | 1610.05 | 1641.93 | 52.92% | 47.08% | +9.97 | 2-1 |
| 1997-05-02 | Atlanta Hawks | L 82-94 | 1620.02 | 1631.95 | 55.77% | 44.23% | -14.47 | 2-2 |
| 1997-05-04 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 79-84 | 1605.55 | 1646.43 | 36.91% | 63.09% | -6.18 | 2-3 |
| 1997-04-24 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-95 | 1653.42 | 1452.16 | 81.14% | 18.86% | +5.82 | 1-0 |
| 1997-04-26 | Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-84 | 1659.24 | 1446.33 | 82.14% | 17.86% | +4.63 | 2-0 |
| 1997-04-29 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 125-120 | 1663.87 | 1441.70 | 72.68% | 27.32% | +4.58 | 3-0 |
| 1997-05-05 | Seattle Supersonics | W 112-102 | 1668.45 | 1680.94 | 55.69% | 44.31% | +10.49 | 4-0 |
| 1997-05-07 | Seattle Supersonics | L 101-106 | 1678.94 | 1670.44 | 58.65% | 41.35% | -9.82 | 4-1 |
| 1997-05-09 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 97-93 | 1669.12 | 1680.27 | 40.98% | 59.02% | +8.84 | 5-1 |
| 1997-05-11 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 110-106 | 1677.96 | 1671.42 | 43.46% | 56.54% | +5.99 | 6-1 |
| 1997-05-13 | Seattle Supersonics | L 94-100 | 1683.95 | 1665.44 | 60.04% | 39.96% | -11.01 | 6-2 |
| 1997-05-15 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 96-99 | 1672.94 | 1676.45 | 42.05% | 57.95% | -5.46 | 6-3 |
| 1997-05-17 | Seattle Supersonics | W 96-91 | 1667.48 | 1681.91 | 55.42% | 44.58% | +7.47 | 7-3 |
| 1997-05-19 | @ Utah Jazz | L 86-101 | 1674.95 | 1786.74 | 28.01% | 71.99% | -8.13 | 7-4 |
| 1997-05-21 | @ Utah Jazz | L 92-104 | 1666.82 | 1794.87 | 26.16% | 73.84% | -6.78 | 7-5 |
| 1997-05-23 | Utah Jazz | W 118-100 | 1660.04 | 1801.65 | 37.41% | 62.59% | +19.88 | 8-5 |
| 1997-05-25 | Utah Jazz | W 95-92 | 1679.92 | 1781.77 | 42.91% | 57.09% | +7.41 | 9-5 |
| 1997-05-27 | @ Utah Jazz | L 91-96 | 1687.33 | 1774.36 | 30.97% | 69.03% | -5.19 | 9-6 |
| 1997-05-29 | Utah Jazz | L 100-103 | 1682.14 | 1779.55 | 43.53% | 56.47% | -5.64 | 9-7 |
| 1997-04-24 | @ Utah Jazz | L 86-106 | 1439.53 | 1773.35 | 9.78% | 90.22% | -3.28 | 0-1 |
| 1997-04-26 | @ Utah Jazz | L 99-105 | 1436.25 | 1776.63 | 9.45% | 90.55% | -1.73 | 0-2 |
| 1997-04-28 | Utah Jazz | L 92-104 | 1434.52 | 1778.36 | 15.73% | 84.27% | -4.08 | 0-3 |
| 1997-04-25 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 95-77 | 1634.86 | 1604.98 | 61.60% | 38.40% | +12.20 | 1-0 |
| 1997-04-27 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-93 | 1647.06 | 1592.78 | 64.86% | 35.14% | +9.85 | 2-0 |
| 1997-04-30 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 90-98 | 1656.91 | 1582.93 | 53.13% | 46.87% | -11.26 | 2-1 |
| 1997-05-02 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 95-91 | 1645.65 | 1594.18 | 49.89% | 50.11% | +7.51 | 3-1 |
| 1997-05-04 | @ Utah Jazz | L 77-93 | 1653.16 | 1782.44 | 26.02% | 73.98% | -7.80 | 3-2 |
| 1997-05-06 | @ Utah Jazz | L 101-103 | 1645.36 | 1790.24 | 24.33% | 75.67% | -2.58 | 3-3 |
| 1997-05-08 | Utah Jazz | W 104-84 | 1642.78 | 1792.81 | 36.28% | 63.72% | +21.35 | 4-3 |
| 1997-05-10 | Utah Jazz | L 95-110 | 1664.13 | 1771.47 | 42.13% | 57.87% | -12.23 | 4-4 |
| 1997-05-12 | @ Utah Jazz | L 93-98 | 1651.90 | 1783.69 | 25.75% | 74.25% | -3.05 | 4-5 |
| 1997-04-24 | Orlando Magic | W 99-64 | 1692.30 | 1543.01 | 76.13% | 23.87% | +10.58 | 1-0 |
| 1997-04-27 | Orlando Magic | W 104-87 | 1702.88 | 1532.43 | 78.27% | 21.73% | +6.71 | 2-0 |
| 1997-04-29 | @ Orlando Magic | L 75-88 | 1709.59 | 1525.73 | 68.09% | 31.91% | -18.39 | 2-1 |
| 1997-05-01 | @ Orlando Magic | L 91-99 | 1691.20 | 1544.11 | 63.32% | 36.68% | -13.41 | 2-2 |
| 1997-05-04 | Orlando Magic | W 91-83 | 1677.79 | 1557.53 | 72.97% | 27.03% | +5.72 | 3-2 |
| 1997-05-07 | New York Knicks | L 79-88 | 1683.51 | 1653.85 | 61.57% | 38.43% | -13.83 | 3-3 |
| 1997-05-09 | New York Knicks | W 88-84 | 1669.68 | 1667.68 | 57.74% | 42.26% | +6.33 | 4-3 |
| 1997-05-11 | @ New York Knicks | L 73-77 | 1676.01 | 1661.35 | 44.62% | 55.38% | -6.68 | 4-4 |
| 1997-05-12 | @ New York Knicks | L 76-89 | 1669.33 | 1668.04 | 42.72% | 57.28% | -11.54 | 4-5 |
| 1997-05-14 | New York Knicks | W 96-81 | 1657.79 | 1679.57 | 54.37% | 45.63% | +13.24 | 5-5 |
| 1997-05-16 | @ New York Knicks | W 95-90 | 1671.03 | 1666.34 | 43.20% | 56.80% | +9.51 | 6-5 |
| 1997-05-18 | New York Knicks | W 101-90 | 1680.54 | 1656.82 | 60.76% | 39.24% | +9.75 | 7-5 |
| 1997-05-20 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 77-84 | 1690.29 | 1818.66 | 26.12% | 73.88% | -5.18 | 7-6 |
| 1997-05-22 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 68-75 | 1685.11 | 1823.83 | 24.99% | 75.01% | -4.95 | 7-7 |
| 1997-05-24 | Chicago Bulls | L 74-98 | 1680.16 | 1828.78 | 36.47% | 63.53% | -13.38 | 7-8 |
| 1997-05-26 | Chicago Bulls | W 87-80 | 1666.78 | 1842.17 | 32.98% | 67.02% | +13.28 | 8-8 |
| 1997-05-28 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 87-100 | 1680.06 | 1828.89 | 23.92% | 76.08% | -6.46 | 8-9 |
| 1997-04-24 | @ Houston Rockets | L 95-112 | 1452.16 | 1653.42 | 18.86% | 81.14% | -5.83 | 0-1 |
| 1997-04-26 | @ Houston Rockets | L 84-96 | 1446.33 | 1659.24 | 17.86% | 82.14% | -4.63 | 0-2 |
| 1997-04-29 | Houston Rockets | L 120-125 | 1441.70 | 1663.87 | 27.32% | 72.68% | -4.57 | 0-3 |
| 1997-04-24 | Charlotte Hornets | W 109-99 | 1625.15 | 1613.55 | 59.08% | 40.92% | +9.69 | 1-0 |
| 1997-04-26 | Charlotte Hornets | W 100-93 | 1634.84 | 1603.86 | 61.75% | 38.25% | +7.58 | 2-0 |
| 1997-04-28 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 104-95 | 1642.42 | 1596.28 | 49.12% | 50.88% | +11.43 | 3-0 |
| 1997-05-07 | @ Miami Heat | W 88-79 | 1653.85 | 1683.51 | 38.43% | 61.57% | +13.83 | 4-0 |
| 1997-05-09 | @ Miami Heat | L 84-88 | 1667.68 | 1669.68 | 42.26% | 57.74% | -6.33 | 4-1 |
| 1997-05-11 | Miami Heat | W 77-73 | 1661.35 | 1676.01 | 55.38% | 44.62% | +6.69 | 5-1 |
| 1997-05-12 | Miami Heat | W 89-76 | 1668.04 | 1669.33 | 57.28% | 42.72% | +11.53 | 6-1 |
| 1997-05-14 | @ Miami Heat | L 81-96 | 1679.57 | 1657.79 | 45.63% | 54.37% | -13.23 | 6-2 |
| 1997-05-16 | Miami Heat | L 90-95 | 1666.34 | 1671.03 | 56.80% | 43.20% | -9.52 | 6-3 |
| 1997-05-18 | @ Miami Heat | L 90-101 | 1656.82 | 1680.54 | 39.24% | 60.76% | -9.74 | 6-4 |
| 1997-04-24 | @ Miami Heat | L 64-99 | 1543.01 | 1692.30 | 23.87% | 76.13% | -10.58 | 0-1 |
| 1997-04-27 | @ Miami Heat | L 87-104 | 1532.43 | 1702.88 | 21.73% | 78.27% | -6.70 | 0-2 |
| 1997-04-29 | Miami Heat | W 88-75 | 1525.73 | 1709.59 | 31.91% | 68.09% | +18.38 | 1-2 |
| 1997-05-01 | Miami Heat | W 99-91 | 1544.11 | 1691.20 | 36.68% | 63.32% | +13.42 | 2-2 |
| 1997-05-04 | @ Miami Heat | L 83-91 | 1557.53 | 1677.79 | 27.03% | 72.97% | -5.73 | 2-3 |
| 1997-04-25 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 106-101 | 1554.20 | 1673.99 | 27.09% | 72.91% | +12.21 | 1-0 |
| 1997-04-27 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 78-122 | 1566.41 | 1661.77 | 29.95% | 70.05% | -14.88 | 1-1 |
| 1997-04-29 | Seattle Supersonics | W 110-103 | 1551.53 | 1676.66 | 39.66% | 60.34% | +11.96 | 2-1 |
| 1997-05-01 | Seattle Supersonics | L 115-122 | 1563.49 | 1664.70 | 43.00% | 57.00% | -6.03 | 2-2 |
| 1997-05-03 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 92-116 | 1557.46 | 1670.72 | 27.84% | 72.16% | -10.21 | 2-3 |
| 1997-04-25 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 77-95 | 1604.98 | 1634.86 | 38.40% | 61.60% | -12.20 | 0-1 |
| 1997-04-27 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 93-107 | 1592.78 | 1647.06 | 35.14% | 64.86% | -9.85 | 0-2 |
| 1997-04-30 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 98-90 | 1582.93 | 1656.91 | 46.87% | 53.13% | +11.25 | 1-2 |
| 1997-05-02 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 91-95 | 1594.18 | 1645.65 | 50.11% | 49.89% | -7.50 | 1-3 |
| 1997-04-25 | Phoenix Suns | L 101-106 | 1673.99 | 1554.20 | 72.91% | 27.09% | -12.22 | 0-1 |
| 1997-04-27 | Phoenix Suns | W 122-78 | 1661.77 | 1566.41 | 70.05% | 29.95% | +14.89 | 1-1 |
| 1997-04-29 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 103-110 | 1676.66 | 1551.53 | 60.34% | 39.66% | -11.96 | 1-2 |
| 1997-05-01 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 122-115 | 1664.70 | 1563.49 | 57.00% | 43.00% | +6.02 | 2-2 |
| 1997-05-03 | Phoenix Suns | W 116-92 | 1670.72 | 1557.46 | 72.16% | 27.84% | +10.22 | 3-2 |
| 1997-05-05 | @ Houston Rockets | L 102-112 | 1680.94 | 1668.45 | 44.31% | 55.69% | -10.50 | 3-3 |
| 1997-05-07 | @ Houston Rockets | W 106-101 | 1670.44 | 1678.94 | 41.35% | 58.65% | +9.83 | 4-3 |
| 1997-05-09 | Houston Rockets | L 93-97 | 1680.27 | 1669.12 | 59.02% | 40.98% | -8.85 | 4-4 |
| 1997-05-11 | Houston Rockets | L 106-110 | 1671.42 | 1677.96 | 56.54% | 43.46% | -5.98 | 4-5 |
| 1997-05-13 | @ Houston Rockets | W 100-94 | 1665.44 | 1683.95 | 39.96% | 60.04% | +11.01 | 5-5 |
| 1997-05-15 | Houston Rockets | W 99-96 | 1676.45 | 1672.94 | 57.95% | 42.05% | +5.46 | 6-5 |
| 1997-05-17 | @ Houston Rockets | L 91-96 | 1681.91 | 1667.48 | 44.58% | 55.42% | -7.47 | 6-6 |
| 1997-04-24 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-86 | 1773.35 | 1439.53 | 90.22% | 9.78% | +3.28 | 1-0 |
| 1997-04-26 | Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-99 | 1776.63 | 1436.25 | 90.55% | 9.45% | +1.73 | 2-0 |
| 1997-04-28 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 104-92 | 1778.36 | 1434.52 | 84.27% | 15.73% | +4.08 | 3-0 |
| 1997-05-04 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 93-77 | 1782.44 | 1653.16 | 73.98% | 26.02% | +7.80 | 4-0 |
| 1997-05-06 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 103-101 | 1790.24 | 1645.36 | 75.67% | 24.33% | +2.57 | 5-0 |
| 1997-05-08 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 84-104 | 1792.81 | 1642.78 | 63.72% | 36.28% | -21.34 | 5-1 |
| 1997-05-10 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-95 | 1771.47 | 1664.13 | 57.87% | 42.13% | +12.22 | 6-1 |
| 1997-05-12 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 98-93 | 1783.69 | 1651.90 | 74.25% | 25.75% | +3.05 | 7-1 |
| 1997-05-19 | Houston Rockets | W 101-86 | 1786.74 | 1674.95 | 71.99% | 28.01% | +8.13 | 8-1 |
| 1997-05-21 | Houston Rockets | W 104-92 | 1794.87 | 1666.82 | 73.84% | 26.16% | +6.78 | 9-1 |
| 1997-05-23 | @ Houston Rockets | L 100-118 | 1801.65 | 1660.04 | 62.59% | 37.41% | -19.88 | 9-2 |
| 1997-05-25 | @ Houston Rockets | L 92-95 | 1781.77 | 1679.92 | 57.09% | 42.91% | -7.41 | 9-3 |
| 1997-05-27 | Houston Rockets | W 96-91 | 1774.36 | 1687.33 | 69.03% | 30.97% | +5.19 | 10-3 |
| 1997-05-29 | @ Houston Rockets | W 103-100 | 1779.55 | 1682.14 | 56.47% | 43.53% | +5.64 | 11-3 |
| 1997-06-01 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 82-84 | 1785.19 | 1835.34 | 35.68% | 64.32% | -3.78 | 11-4 |
| 1997-06-04 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 85-97 | 1781.41 | 1839.12 | 34.69% | 65.31% | -9.00 | 11-5 |
| 1997-06-06 | Chicago Bulls | W 104-93 | 1772.41 | 1848.12 | 46.62% | 53.38% | +13.26 | 12-5 |
| 1997-06-08 | Chicago Bulls | W 78-73 | 1785.67 | 1834.86 | 50.44% | 49.56% | +8.30 | 13-5 |
| 1997-06-11 | Chicago Bulls | L 88-90 | 1793.97 | 1826.56 | 52.82% | 47.18% | -5.59 | 13-6 |
| 1997-06-13 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 86-90 | 1788.38 | 1832.16 | 36.53% | 63.47% | -5.47 | 13-7 |
| 1997-04-25 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 86-98 | 1585.64 | 1794.46 | 18.20% | 81.80% | -4.72 | 0-1 |
| 1997-04-27 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 104-109 | 1580.92 | 1799.18 | 17.41% | 82.59% | -2.92 | 0-2 |
| 1997-04-30 | Chicago Bulls | L 95-96 | 1578.00 | 1802.10 | 27.10% | 72.90% | -2.03 | 0-3 |
Biggest Upsets
The 25 games where the underdog won despite the lowest pregame win probability. Underdog Win % is the winner's pregame chance of winning the game (lower = bigger upset). @ before a team name indicates the away side. An asterisk (*) after the date marks a playoff game.
| # | Date | Underdog Win % | Winning Team | Losing Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Elo | Score | Team | Elo | Score | |||
| 1 | 1997-04-19 | 6.90% | Vancouver Grizzlies | 1180.44 | 121 | @ Phoenix Suns | 1580.29 | 107 |
| 2 | 1997-03-14 | 7.77% | @ New Jersey Nets | 1337.04 | 99 | Chicago Bulls | 1818.98 | 98 |
| 3 | 1997-04-18 | 8.19% | New Jersey Nets | 1337.39 | 86 | @ Miami Heat | 1705.09 | 74 |
| 4 | 1996-12-08 | 9.68% | @ Toronto Raptors | 1340.71 | 97 | Chicago Bulls | 1780.85 | 89 |
| 5 | 1997-04-04 | 9.90% | San Antonio Spurs | 1290.72 | 94 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 1622.07 | 83 |
| 6 | 1997-03-30 | 10.34% | Philadelphia 76ers | 1315.33 | 96 | @ Detroit Pistons | 1638.36 | 92 |
| 7 | 1997-03-16 | 11.33% | New Jersey Nets | 1343.94 | 89 | @ New York Knicks | 1649.11 | 74 |
| 8 | 1996-12-17 | 11.89% | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | 1261.04 | 93 | Houston Rockets | 1661.16 | 92 |
| 9 | 1997-01-30 | 12.84% | Denver Nuggets | 1354.50 | 113 | @ Houston Rockets | 1634.97 | 109 |
| 10 | 1997-04-18 | 13.13% | Toronto Raptors | 1381.95 | 108 | @ Charlotte Hornets | 1657.99 | 100 |
| 11 | 1997-04-01 | 14.40% | Golden State Warriors | 1361.80 | 91 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | 1619.17 | 82 |
| 12 | 1997-03-11 | 14.44% | @ Dallas Mavericks | 1306.00 | 91 | New York Knicks | 1667.24 | 83 |
| 13 | 1997-04-14 | 14.48% | Minnesota Timberwolves | 1452.54 | 95 | @ Miami Heat | 1708.87 | 87 |
| 14 | 1996-12-12 | 14.93% | Phoenix Suns | 1475.01 | 95 | @ Utah Jazz | 1725.13 | 87 |
| 15 | 1997-03-08 | 14.99% | San Antonio Spurs | 1290.60 | 102 | @ Indiana Pacers | 1539.79 | 98 |
| 16 | 1997-04-01 | 15.32% | Philadelphia 76ers | 1328.76 | 105 | @ Orlando Magic | 1573.50 | 93 |
| 17 | 1997-03-19 | 15.39% | Toronto Raptors | 1407.43 | 99 | @ Detroit Pistons | 1651.31 | 97 |
| 18 | 1996-12-19 | 15.46% | San Antonio Spurs | 1411.63 | 115 | @ Houston Rockets | 1654.56 | 101 |
| 19 | 1997-02-11 | 15.65% | New Jersey Nets | 1327.12 | 104 | @ Orlando Magic | 1567.60 | 98 |
| 20 | 1997-02-02 | 16.52% | Phoenix Suns | 1422.88 | 106 | @ Detroit Pistons | 1652.08 | 97 |
| 21 | 1997-04-06 | 16.79% | @ Sacramento Kings | 1374.22 | 113 | Seattle Supersonics | 1704.43 | 101 |
| 22 | 1997-01-17 | 17.07% | Toronto Raptors | 1363.57 | 94 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | 1585.95 | 92 |
| 23 | 1997-01-23 | 17.13% | @ Los Angeles Clippers | 1409.44 | 102 | Seattle Supersonics | 1683.30 | 100 |
| 24 | 1997-02-01 | 17.39% | @ Dallas Mavericks | 1335.66 | 100 | Utah Jazz | 1658.54 | 97 |
| 25 | 1996-12-02 | 17.56% | Dallas Mavericks | 1370.81 | 108 | @ Orlando Magic | 1587.29 | 102 |
Biggest Elo Changes
The 25 games that moved the Elo needle the most. Elo Δ is the magnitude of the rating swing; both teams move by the same amount per game (one up, one down). The winning side is shown first. An asterisk (*) after the date marks a playoff game.
| # | Date | Elo Δ | Winning Team | Losing Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Score | Elo | Win % | Team | Score | Elo | Win % | |||
| 1 | 1997-01-28 | 33.52 | @ Toronto Raptors | 120 | 1366.46 | 25.41% | Portland Trail Blazers | 84 | 1605.74 | 74.59% |
| 2 | 1997-02-04 | 27.95 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | 108 | 1428.76 | 20.43% | Los Angeles Lakers | 86 | 1664.90 | 79.57% |
| 3 | 1996-12-26 | 27.24 | Philadelphia 76ers | 118 | 1329.94 | 32.46% | @ Denver Nuggets | 89 | 1404.97 | 67.54% |
| 4 | 1997-03-09 | 26.37 | @ Phoenix Suns | 121 | 1469.69 | 41.33% | Orlando Magic | 85 | 1582.74 | 58.67% |
| 5 | 1997-04-19 | 26.09 | Vancouver Grizzlies | 121 | 1180.44 | 6.90% | @ Phoenix Suns | 107 | 1580.29 | 93.10% |
| 6 | 1996-12-01 | 26.04 | @ Golden State Warriors | 98 | 1421.43 | 34.32% | Portland Trail Blazers | 70 | 1586.42 | 65.68% |
| 7 | 1997-04-20 | 26.04 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 120 | 1370.26 | 22.27% | Charlotte Hornets | 100 | 1639.59 | 77.73% |
| 8 | 1997-03-16 | 25.72 | New Jersey Nets | 89 | 1343.94 | 11.33% | @ New York Knicks | 74 | 1649.11 | 88.67% |
| 9 | 1996-11-05 | 25.15 | Atlanta Hawks | 117 | 1536.59 | 28.42% | @ Seattle Supersonics | 95 | 1644.83 | 71.58% |
| 10 | 1997-04-08 | 25.01 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 93 | 1493.40 | 25.34% | @ New York Knicks | 73 | 1628.87 | 74.66% |
| 11 | 1996-12-06 | 24.68 | Vancouver Grizzlies | 105 | 1252.11 | 17.63% | @ San Antonio Spurs | 89 | 1467.71 | 82.37% |
| 12 | 1997-04-13 | 24.59 | @ Houston Rockets | 113 | 1622.22 | 48.09% | Seattle Supersonics | 73 | 1687.70 | 51.91% |
| 13 | 1997-04-20 | 24.50 | @ New Jersey Nets | 108 | 1361.21 | 18.21% | Atlanta Hawks | 92 | 1674.33 | 81.79% |
| 14 | 1997-04-03 | 23.90 | Los Angeles Clippers | 113 | 1429.17 | 26.80% | @ Orlando Magic | 94 | 1551.53 | 73.20% |
| 15 | 1997-04-18 | 23.82 | New Jersey Nets | 86 | 1337.39 | 8.19% | @ Miami Heat | 74 | 1705.09 | 91.81% |
| 16 | 1996-12-19 | 23.70 | San Antonio Spurs | 115 | 1411.63 | 15.46% | @ Houston Rockets | 101 | 1654.56 | 84.54% |
| 17 | 1997-04-16 | 23.55 | Dallas Mavericks | 92 | 1268.98 | 18.82% | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | 77 | 1470.66 | 81.18% |
| 18 | 1997-02-22 | 23.46 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | 97 | 1297.62 | 24.02% | Portland Trail Blazers | 80 | 1549.92 | 75.98% |
| 19 | 1997-02-15 | 23.44 | @ New Jersey Nets | 107 | 1329.04 | 31.73% | Washington Bullets | 86 | 1514.38 | 68.27% |
| 20 | 1996-12-04 | 23.37 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 84 | 1558.11 | 39.96% | @ Orlando Magic | 57 | 1576.60 | 60.04% |
| 21 | 1997-02-19 | 23.27 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 103 | 1553.03 | 28.73% | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 84 | 1658.64 | 71.27% |
| 22 | 1997-04-13 | 23.17 | @ Detroit Pistons | 108 | 1595.42 | 25.00% | Chicago Bulls | 91 | 1838.53 | 75.00% |
| 23 | 1997-01-09 | 23.01 | @ Toronto Raptors | 110 | 1333.72 | 17.89% | Utah Jazz | 96 | 1650.68 | 82.11% |
| 24 | 1996-12-30 | 22.85 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | 115 | 1384.72 | 18.49% | Utah Jazz | 101 | 1694.70 | 81.51% |
| 25 | 1997-01-08 | 22.78 | Vancouver Grizzlies | 109 | 1236.57 | 18.72% | @ Golden State Warriors | 95 | 1439.40 | 81.28% |