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What happened in the 1993-94 NBA season?
Take a look back at the 1993-94 NBA season, in which the Rockets won their first title in franchise history. The biggest news of 1993-94 came a full month before the season got underway. On Oct. 6, 1993, three-time NBA regular-season and Finals MVP Michael Jordan announced his retirement.
When was the NBA draft in 1993?
1993 NBA draft. The 1993 NBA draft took place on June 30, 1993, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The draft had some talented players at the top, but injuries and personal problems hurt many of them. Anfernee Hardaway, Allan Houston, and Jamal Mashburn all looked like possible Hall of Famers until their careers were cut short by injuries.
What was the third NBA team to three-peat in 1993?
Chicago became only the third NBA team to three-peat in 1993, joining the Minneapolis Lakers (1952-54) and Boston Celtics (1959-66). Leading 98-94 with the ball, Phoenix thought it had Chicago on the ropes. But a Suns’ missed shot led to Jordan taking the ball the length of the floor for a layup.
What happened in Game 2 of the 1994 NBA Finals?
Determined not to have a letdown in Game 2, Phoenix came out firing but Jordan led Chicago’s response. The Suns kept within striking distance in the second half but Pippen’s block of Danny Ainge with less than 30 seconds left in the 4th quarter gave the Bulls possession and control of the game.
Where was the 1993 NBA All-Star Game played?
The 1993 NBA All-Star Game took place on February 21, 1993, and was an exhibition game played between the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, home of the Utah Jazz.
How many wins did the Suns have in 1993?
The Phoenix Suns finished with 56 wins in the 1993–94 season, but were eliminated from the playoffs by the Houston Rockets after leading 2–0 in the Western Conference semifinals.
What teams won 55 games in 1993-94?
Seven teams won more than 55 games in 1993-94 (Seattle, Houston, New York, Phoenix, San Antonio, Chicago, Utah and Orlando), but no player emerged more than center Hakeem Olajuwon. His breakout play through the course of the season lifted his Rockets to newfound heights.