1993–94 San Antonio Spurs season | |
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Dennis Rodman's first season with the Spurs | |
Head coach | John Lucas II |
Arena | Alamodome |
Results | |
Record | 55–27 (.671) |
Place |
Division: 2nd (Midwest) Conference: 4th (Western) |
Playoff finish |
West First Round (eliminated 1-3) |
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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Local media | |
Television | Home Sports Entertainment, KABB |
Radio | KRIO |
The 1993–94 NBA season was the Spurs' 18th season in the National Basketball Association, and 27th season as a franchise. It was also their first season at the Alamodome. During the offseason, the Spurs acquired Dennis Rodman from the Detroit Pistons and signed free agent Sleepy Floyd. Rodman led the league with 17.6 rebounds per game as the Spurs went on an 8-game winning streak after a 4–5 start to the season. The team would then win 13 consecutive games between January and February, and finish second in the Midwest Division with a 55–27 record. David Robinson captured the scoring title leading the league with 29.8 points per game, and was selected for the 1994 NBA All-Star Game. However, in the first round of the playoffs, Rodman became a distraction as he scuffled with head coach John Lucas as the Spurs lost to the 5th-seeded Utah Jazz in four games.
Following the season, Lucas departed for a job with the Philadelphia 76ers, Dale Ellis signed as a free agent with the Denver Nuggets, Floyd re-signed with the New Jersey Nets, and Antoine Carr signed with the Utah Jazz.
(4) San Antonio Spurs vs. (5) Utah Jazz: Jazz win series 3-1
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Spurs and Jazz.