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National Basketball Association (NBA) Season in Review 1989-90

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Season in Review 1989-90

NBA Final Season Standings 1989-90

Eastern Conference

           
Atlantic Division  W L Pct.  GB
Philadelphia 76ers 53 29 .646   -
Boston Celtics 52 30 .634   1
New York Knickerbockers 45 37 .549   8
Washington Bullets 31 51 .378   22
Miami Heat 18 64 .220   35
New Jersey Nets 17 65 .207   36
           
Central Division WLPct. GB
Detroit Pistons 59 23 .720   -
Chicago Bulls 55 27 .671   4
Milwaukee Bucks 44 38 .537   15
Cleveland Cavaliers 42 40 .512   17
Indiana Pacers 42 40 .512   17
Atlanta Hawks 41 41 .500   18
Orlando Magic 18 64 .220   41
 

Western Conference

           
Midwest Division WLPct. GB
San Antonio Spurs 56 26 .683   -
Utah Jazz 55 27 .671   1
Dallas Mavericks 47 35 .573   9
Denver Nuggets 43 39 .524   13
Houston Rockets 41 41 .500   15
Minnesota Timberwolves 22 60 .268   34
Charlotte Hornets 19 63 .232   37
           
Pacific Division WLPct. GB
Los Angeles Lakers 63 19 .768   -
Portland Trail Blazers 59 23 .720   4
Phoenix Suns 54 28 .659   9
Seattle SuperSonics 41 41 .500   22
Golden State Warriors 37 45 .451   26
Los Angeles Clippers 30 52 .366   33
Sacramento Kings 23 59 .280   40

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Award Winners 1989-90

NBA Award Winners 1989-90

Award Winner
   
Most Valuable Player Playoffs Isiah Thomas, Detroit
Most Valuable Player Season Magic Johnson, L.A. Lakers
Coach of the Year Pat Riley, L.A. Lakers
Rookie of the Year David Robinson, San Antonio
Defensive Player of the Year Dennis Rodman, Detroit
Sixth Man Award Ricky Pierce, Milwaukee
Most Improved Player Rony Seikaly, Miami
J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award Glenn Rivers, Atlanta

Previous Award Winners from 1947 to Present

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Leading Scorers 1989-90

Leading Scorers 1989-90

Player
G FG FT
PTS
PPG
           
Michael Jordan  (Chicago)
82
1034
593
2753
33.6
Karl Malone  (Utah)
82
914
696
2540
31.0
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
82
922
502
2347
28.6
Tom Chambers  (Phoenix)
81
810
557
2201
27.2
Dominique Wilkins  (Atlanta)
80
810
459
2138
26.7
Charles Barkley  (Philadelphia)
79
706
557
1989
25.2
Chris Mullin  (Golden State)
78
682
505
1956
25.1
Reggie Miller  (Indiana)
82
661
544
2016
24.6
Jeff Malone  (Washington)
75
781
257
1820
24.3
David Robinson  (San Antonio)
82
690
613
1993
24.3
Larry Bird  (Boston)
75
718
319
1820
24.3
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
82
806
382
1995
24.3
Clyde Drexler  (Portland)
73
670
333
1703
23.3
Tony Campbell  (Minnesota)
82
723
448
1903
23.2
Kevin Johnson  (Phoenix)
74
578
501
1665
22.5
Terry Cummings  (San Antonio)
81
728
343
1818
22.4
Bernard King  (Washington)
82
711
412
1837
22.4
Magic Johnson  (L.A. Lakers)
79
546
567
1765
22.3
Wayman Tisdale  (Sacramento)
79
726
306
1758
22.3
Mitch Richmond  (Golden State)
78
640
406
1720
22.1

NBA Leading Scorers by Year 1947-Present
NBA All Time Leading Scorers - Points
NBA All Time Leading Scorers - Average

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Assist Leaders 1989-90

Assist Leaders 1989-90

Player
G AST APG
       
John Stockton  (Utah)
78
1134
14.5
Magic Johnson  (L.A. Lakers)
79
907
11.5
Kevin Johnson  (Phoenix)
74
846
11.4
Muggsy Bogues  (Charlotte)
81
867
10.7
Gary Grant  (L.A. Clippers)
44
442
10.0
Isiah Thomas  (Detroit)
81
765
9.4
Mark Price  (Cleveland)
73
666
9.1
Terry Porter  (Portland)
80
726
9.1
Tim Hardaway  (Golden State)
79
689
8.7
Darrell Walker  (Washington)
81
652
8.0
Sherman Douglas  (Miami)
81
619
7.6
Larry Bird  (Boston)
75
562
7.5
Vern Fleming  (Indiana)
82
610
7.4
Derek Harper  (Dallas)
82
609
7.4
Johnny Dawkins  (Philadelphia)
81
601
7.4
Mark Jackson  (New York)
82
604
7.4
Sleepy Floyd  (Houston)
82
600
7.3
Nate McMillan  (Seattle)
82
598
7.3
Pooh Richardson  (Minnesota)
82
554
6.8
Fat Lever  (Denver)
79
517
6.5

Assist Leaders 1947 to Present
NBA All Time Assist Leaders
NBA All Time Assists per Game Leaders

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Leading Field Goal Percentage 1989-90

NBA Leading Field Goal Percentage 1989-90

Player
FGM FGA FG%
       
Mark West  (Phoenix)
331
530
.625
Charles Barkley  (Philadelphia)
706
1177
.600
Robert Parish  (Boston)
505
871
.580
Karl Malone  (Utah)
914
1627
.562
Orlando Woolridge  (L.A. Lakers)
306
550
.556
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
922
1673
.551
Kevin McHale  (Boston)
648
1181
.549
Buck Williams  (Portland)
413
754
.548
Otis Thorpe  (Houston)
547
998
.548
James Worthy  (L.A. Lakers)
711
1298
.548
Jeff Hornacek  (Phoenix)
483
901
.536
Chris Mullin  (Golden State)
682
1272
.536
Danny Manning  (L.A. Clippers)
440
826
.533
Rik Smits  (Indiana)
515
967
.533
David Robinson  (San Antonio)
690
1300
.531
Michael Jordan  (Chicago)
1034
1964
.526
Benoit Benjamin  (L.A. Clippers)
362
688
.526
Wayman Tisdale  (Sacramento)
726
1383
.525
Charles Oakley  (New York)
336
641
.524
Horace Grant  (Chicago)
446
853
.523

NBA Leading Field Goal Percentage Leaders by Year 1947 to Present
NBA Field Goal Made Career Leaders
NBA All Time Career Field Goal Percentage Leaders

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Leading Free Throw Percentage 1989-90

NBA Leading Free Throw Percentage 1989-90

Player
FTM FTA FT%
       
Larry Bird  (Boston)
319
343
.930
Eddie Johnson  (Phoenix)
188
205
.917
Walter Davis  (Denver)
207
227
.912
Joe Dumars  (Detroit)
297
330
.900
Kevin McHale  (Boston)
393
440
.893
Terry Porter  (Portland)
421
472
.892
Magic Johnson  (L.A. Lakers)
567
637
.890
Chris Mullin  (Golden State)
505
568
.889
Mark Price  (Cleveland)
300
338
.888
Hersey Hawkins  (Philadelphia)
387
436
.888
Jack Sikma  (Milwaukee)
230
260
.885
Kelly Tripucka  (Charlotte)
310
351
.883
Alex English  (Denver)
161
183
.880
Sam Vincent  (Orlando)
188
214
.879
Jeff Malone  (Washington)
257
293
.877
Spud Webb  (Atlanta)
162
186
.871
Vinny Del Negro  (Sacramento)
135
155
.871
Reggie Miller  (Indiana)
544
627
.868
Mitch Richmond  (Golden State)
406
469
.866
Sean Elliott  (San Antonio)
187
216
.866

NBA Free Throw Percentage Leaders 1947-Present
NBA Free Throws Made Career Leaders
NBA Free Throw All Time Percentage Leaders

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Rebound Leaders 1989-90

NBA Rebound Leaders 1989-90

Player
G OFF DEF REB RPG
           
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
82
299
850
1149
14.0
David Robinson  (San Antonio)
82
303
680
983
12.0
Charles Barkley  (Philadelphia)
79
361
548
909
11.5
Karl Malone  (Utah)
82
232
679
911
11.1
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
82
235
658
893
10.9
Rony Seikaly  (Miami)
74
253
513
766
10.4
Robert Parish  (Boston)
79
259
537
796
10.1
Michael Cage  (Seattle)
82
306
515
821
10.0
Moses Malone  (Atlanta)
81
364
448
812
10.0
Buck Williams  (Portland)
82
250
550
800
9.8
Dennis Rodman  (Detroit)
82
336
456
792
9.7
Bill Laimbeer  (Detroit)
81
166
614
780
9.6
Larry Bird  (Boston)
75
90
622
712
9.5
Fat Lever  (Denver)
79
230
504
734
9.3
Benoit Benjamin  (L.A. Clippers)
71
156
501
657
9.3
Otis Thorpe  (Houston)
82
258
476
734
9.0
Mark West  (Phoenix)
82
212
516
728
8.9
Darrell Walker  (Washington)
81
173
541
714
8.8
A.C. Green  (L.A. Lakers)
82
262
450
712
8.7
James Donaldson  (Dallas)
73
155
475
630
8.6

NBA Rebound Leaders 1951 to Present
NBA All Time Rebound Leaders
NBA All Time Rebounds per Game Leaders

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National Basketball Association (NBA) 3 Point Percentage Leaders 1989-90

NBA 3 Point Percentage Leaders 1989-90

Player
3FGM 3FGA 3FG%
       
Steve Kerr  (Cleveland)
73
144
.507
Craig Hodges  (Chicago)
87
181
.481
Drazen Petrovic  (Portland)
34
74
.459
Jon Sundvold  (Miami)
44
100
.440
Byron Scott  (L.A. Lakers)
93
220
.423
Hersey Hawkins  (Philadelphia)
84
200
.420
Craig Ehlo  (Cleveland)
104
248
.419
John Stockton  (Utah)
47
113
.416
Fat Lever  (Denver)
36
87
.414
Reggie Miller  (Indiana)
150
362
.414
Jeff Hornacek  (Phoenix)
40
98
.408
Mark Price  (Cleveland)
152
374
.406
Dana Barros  (Seattle)
95
238
.399
Larry Drew  (L.A. Lakers)
32
81
.395
Scott Skiles  (Orlando)
52
132
.394
Scott Brooks  (Philadelphia)
31
79
.392
Trent Tucker  (New York)
95
245
.388
Magic Johnson  (L.A. Lakers)
106
276
.384
Sleepy Floyd  (Houston)
89
234
.380
Eddie Johnson  (Phoenix)
70
184
.380

NBA 3 Point Percentage Leaders 1979-80 to Present
NBA All Time 3 Point Field Goals Made Leaders
NBA ALL Time 3 Point Percentage Leaders

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Steals Leaders 1989-90

NBA Steals Leaders 1989-90

Player
G STL SPG
       
Michael Jordan  (Chicago)
82
227
2.77
John Stockton  (Utah)
78
207
2.65
Scottie Pippen  (Chicago)
82
211
2.57
Alvin Robertson  (Milwaukee)
81
207
2.56
Derek Harper  (Dallas)
82
187
2.28
Tyrone Corbin  (Minnesota)
82
175
2.13
Fat Lever  (Denver)
79
168
2.13
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
82
174
2.12
Lester Conner  (New Jersey)
82
172
2.10
Tim Hardaway  (Golden State)
79
165
2.09
Muggsy Bogues  (Charlotte)
81
166
2.05
Clyde Drexler  (Portland)
73
145
1.99
Jay Humphries  (Milwaukee)
81
156
1.93
Terry Porter  (Portland)
80
151
1.89
Charles Barkley  (Philadelphia)
79
148
1.87
Sherman Douglas  (Miami)
81
145
1.79
Darrell Walker  (Washington)
81
139
1.72
Isiah Thomas  (Detroit)
81
139
1.72
Nate McMillan  (Seattle)
82
140
1.71
David Robinson  (San Antonio)
82
138
1.68

NBA All Time Steal Leaders
NBA All Time Leaders Steal per Game
NBA Steal Leaders by Year 1974 to Present

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Blocked Shots Leaders 1989-90

NBA Blocked Shot Leaders 1989-90

Player
G BLK BPG
       
Hakeem Olajuwon  (Houston)
82
376
4.59
Patrick Ewing  (New York)
82
327
3.99
David Robinson  (San Antonio)
82
319
3.89
Manute Bol  (Golden State)
75
238
3.17
Benoit Benjamin  (L.A. Clippers)
71
187
2.63
Mark Eaton  (Utah)
82
201
2.45
Charles Jones  (Washington)
81
197
2.43
Mark West  (Phoenix)
82
184
2.24
Rik Smits  (Indiana)
82
169
2.06
John Williams  (Cleveland)
82
167
2.04
Larry Nance  (Cleveland)
62
122
1.97
Kevin McHale  (Boston)
82
157
1.91
John Salley  (Detroit)
82
153
1.87
Andrew Lang  (Phoenix)
74
133
1.80
Sam Bowie  (New Jersey)
68
121
1.78
Rony Seikaly  (Miami)
74
124
1.68
Charles D. Smith  (L.A. Clippers)
78
119
1.53
Joe Barry Carroll  (N.J.-Den.)
76
115
1.51
Vlade Divac  (L.A. Lakers)
82
114
1.39
Rick Mahorn  (Philadelphia)
75
103
1.37

NBA All Time Blocked Shots Leaders
NBA Season Leaders for Blocked Shots
NBA All Time Leaders Blocks per Game

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National Basketball Association (NBA) All-NBA Teams 1989-90

All-NBA Teams Selections 1989-90

All-NBA Teams    
     
First Team

Michael Jordan, Chicago
Magic Johnson, L.A. Lakers
Patrick Ewing, New York
Karl Malone, Utah
Charles Barkley, Philadelphia
Second Team

Kevin Johnson, Phoenix
Larry Bird, Boston
John Stockton, Utah
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston
Tom Chambers, Phoenix
Third Team

David Robinson, San Antonio
Joe Dumars, Detroit
Chris Mullin, Golden State
James Worthy, Los Angeles
Clyde Drexler, Portland

All-Defensive Teams  
   
First Team

Joe Dumars, Detroit
Buck Williams, Portland
Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston
Dennis Rodman, Detroit
Michael Jordan, Chicago
Second Team

Alvin Robertson, Milwaukee
David Robinson, San Antonio
Derek Harper, Dallas
Kevin McHale, Boston
Rick Mahorn, Philadelphia

All-Rookie Teams  
   
First Team

Tim Hardaway, Golden State
Pooh Richardson, Minnesota
Sherman Douglas, Miami
David Robinson, San Antonio
Vlade Divac, L.A. Lakers
Second Team

J. R. Reid, Charlotte
Blue Edwards, Utah
Sean Elliott, San Antonio
Glen Rice, Miami
Stacey King, Chicago

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National Basketball Association (NBA) First Round Draft Selections 1989-90

First Round Draft Selections 1989-90

Team Player College
     
1. New Jersey Derrick Coleman Syracuse
2. Seattle Gary Payton Oregon State
3. Denver Chris Jackson Louisiana State
4. Orlando Dennis Scott Georgia Tech
5. Charlotte Kendall Gill Illinois
6. Minnesota Felton Spencer Louisville
7. Sacramento Lionel Simmons La Salle
8. LA Clippers Bo Kimble Loyola Marymount
9. Miami Willie Burton Minnesota
10. Atlanta Rumeal Robinson Michigan
11. Golden State Tyrone Hill Xavier (Ohio)
12. Houston Alec Kessler Georgia
13. LA Clippers Loy Vaught Michigan
14. Sacramento Travis Mays Texas
15. Miami Dave Jamerson Ohio
16. Milwaukee Terry Mills Michigan
17. New York Jerrod Mustaf Maryland
18. Sacramento Duane Causwell Temple
19. Boston Dee Brown Jacksonville
20. Minnesota Gerald Glass Mississippi
21. Phoenix Jayson Williams St. John's
22. New Jersey Tate George Connecticut
23. Sacramento Anthony Bonner St. Louis
24. San Antonio Dwayne Schintzius Florida
25. Portland Alaa Abdelnaby Duke
26. Detroit Lance Banks Texas
27. LA Lakers Elden Campbell Clemson

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoff Results 1989-90

Playoff Results

NBA Finals
Series - Detroit 4, Portland 1
Portland 99 at Detroit 105
Portland 106 at Detroit 105
Detroit 121 at Portland 106
Detroit 112 at Portland 109
Detroit 92 at Portland 90

   
Eastern Conference Western Conference
 
Conference Finals
   
Series - Detroit 4, Chicago 3

Chicago 77 at Detroit 86
Chicago 93 at Detroit 102
Detroit 102 at Chicago 107
Detroit 101 at Chicago 108
Chicago 83 at Detroit 97
Detroit 91 at Chicago 109
Chicago 74 at Detroit 93

Series - Portland 4, Phoenix 2

Phoenix 98 at Portland 100
Phoenix 107 at Portland 108
Portland 89 at Phoenix 123
Portland 107 at Phoenix 119
Phoenix 114 at Portland 120
Portland 112 at Phoenix 109

 
Conference Semifinals
   
Series - Chicago 4, Philadelphia 1

Philadelphia 85 at Chicago 96
Philadelphia 96 at Chicago 101
Chicago 112 at Philadelphia 118
Chicago 111 at Philadelphia 101
Philadelphia 99 at Chicago 117

Series - Portland 4, San Antonio 3

San Antonio 94 at Portland 107
San Antonio 112 at Portland 122
Portland 98 at San Antonio 121
Portland 105 at San Antonio 115
San Antonio 132 at Portland 138
Portland 97 at San Antonio 112
San Antonio 105 at Portland 108

Series - Detroit 4, New York 1

New York 77 at Detroit 112
New York 97 at Detroit 104
Detroit 103 at New York 111
Detroit 102 at New York 90
New York 84 at Detroit 95

Series - Phoenix 4, L.A. Lakers 1

Phoenix 104 at L.A. Lakers 102
Phoenix 100 at L.A. Lakers 124
L.A. Lakers 103 at Phoenix 117
L.A. Lakers 101 at Phoenix 114
Phoenix 106 at L.A. Lakers 103

 
First Round
   
Series - New York 3, Boston 2

New York 105 at Boston 116
New York 128 at Boston 157
Boston 99 at New York 102
Boston 108 at New York 135
New York 121 at Boston 114

Series - L.A. Lakers 3, Houston 1

Houston 89 at L.A. Lakers 101
Houston 100 at L.A. Lakers 104
L.A. Lakers 108 at Houston 114
L.A. Lakers 109 at Houston 88

Series - Detroit 3, Indiana 0

Indiana 92 at Detroit 104
Indiana 87 at Detroit 100
Detroit 108 at Indiana 96

Series - Phoenix 3, Utah 2

Phoenix 96 at Utah 113
Phoenix 105 at Utah 87
Utah 105 at Phoenix 120
Utah 105 at Phoenix 94
Phoenix 104 at Utah 102

Series - Philadelphia 3, Cleveland 2

Cleveland 106 at Philadelphia 111
Cleveland 101 at Philadelphia 107
Philadelphia 95 at Cleveland 122
Philadelphia 96 at Cleveland 108
Cleveland 97 at Philadelphia 113

Series - San Antonio 3, Denver 0

Denver 103 at San Antonio 119
Denver 120 at San Antonio 129
San Antonio 131 at Denver 120

Series - Chicago 3, Milwaukee 1

Milwaukee 97 at Chicago 111
Milwaukee 102 at Chicago 109
Chicago 112 at Milwaukee 119
Chicago 110 at Milwaukee 86

Series - Portland 3, Dallas 0

Dallas 102 at Portland 109
Dallas 107 at Portland 114
Portland 106 at Dallas 92