1986–87 Seattle SuperSonics season | |
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Head coach | Bernie Bickerstaff |
General manager | Bob Whitsitt |
Arena | Seattle Center Coliseum |
Results | |
Record | 39–43 (.476) |
Place |
Division: 4th (Pacific) Conference: 7th (Western) |
Playoff finish |
West Finals (Eliminated 0-4) |
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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Local media | |
Television | KCTS |
Radio | KIXI |
The 1986–87 Seattle SuperSonics season was the 20th season of the Seattle SuperSonics in the National Basketball Association. Bernie Bickerstaff returned for his second season as head coach of the franchise and, despite little improvement over their previous season's 31–51 record, managed to clinch a spot in the playoffs and reach the Western Conference Finals, losing in four games to the Los Angeles Lakers.
(2) Dallas Mavericks vs. (7) Seattle SuperSonics: SuperSonics win series 3-1
Last Playoff Meeting: 1984 Western Conference First Round (Dallas won 3-2)
(6) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Seattle SuperSonics: SuperSonics win series 4-2
Last Playoff Meeting: 1982 Western Conference First Round (Seattle won 2-1)
(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (7) Seattle SuperSonics: Lakers win series 4-0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1980 Western Conference Finals (Los Angeles won 4-1)
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