1987-88 Utah Jazz season
| 1987–88 Utah Jazz season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Frank Layden |
| Arena | Salt Palace |
| Results | |
| Record | 47–35 (.573) |
| Place |
Division: 3rd (Midwest) Conference: 5th (Western) |
| Playoff finish |
West Semifinals (eliminated 3–4) |
The 1987–88 Utah Jazz season was the team's 14th in the NBA. The Jazz finished third in the Midwest Division with a record of 47–35, and qualified for the playoffs for the fifth straight season. In the first round of the playoffs, they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in four games, but then lost in seven games to the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the semifinals. Karl Malone was selected for the 1988 NBA All-Star Game.
(4) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (5) Utah Jazz:Jazz win series 3–1
Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff series)
(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (5) Utah Jazz: Lakers win series 4–3
Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff series)
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