The Phoenix Suns were 40-42 in 1996-97. They finished 4th in the Pacific Division and 7th in the Western Conference. They lost in the Western Conference First Round against the Seattle SuperSonics, 3 games to 2.
Scores & Schedules
See schedule
SEATeam Leaders
See roster
1996-97 Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15.0 | |
6 | 40 | 42 | .488 | 24.0 | |
7 |  Suns | 40 | 42 | .488 | 24.0 |
8 | 36 | 46 | .439 | 28.0 | |
9 | 34 | 48 | .415 | 30.0 |
Trail Blazers
Timberwolves
Clippers
Kings1996-97 Stats
See stats| GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | OREB | DREB | TOV | PF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | 82 | 242.1 | 102.8 | 40.1 | 25.2 | 8.1 | 3.9 | 38.3 | 81.8 | 46.9 | 6.4 | 17.4 | 36.9 | 19.7 | 25.9 | 76.1 | 55.2 | 11.2 | 29.0 | 14.4 | 21.1 |
Team Rank | 7th | 3rd | 19th | 3rd | 14th | 26th | 3rd | 5th | 6th | 11th | 10th | 9th | 8th | 10th | 5th | 6th | 25th | 11th | 3rd | 7th | |
Opponent | 82 | 242.1 | 102.2 | 42.8 | 24.3 | 8.1 | 4.5 | 38.8 | 83.1 | 46.7 | 6.6 | 18.0 | 36.8 | 17.9 | 24.2 | 73.9 | 54.5 | 12.8 | 30.0 | 15.8 | 22.4 |
Opponent Rank | 7th | 25th | 23rd | 26th | 12th | 9th | 25th | 26th | 23rd | 25th | 24th | 20th | 8th | 9th | 18th | 21st | 15th | 27th | 12th | 10th | |
Net | +0.7 | -2.6 | +0.9 | +0.0 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -1.4 | +0.2 | -0.2 | -0.6 | +0.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 | +0.7 | -1.6 | -1.0 | -1.4 | -1.4 | ||
Net Rank | 15th | 26th | 10th | 13th | 24th | 18th | 22nd | 16th | 15th | 16th | 15th | 7th | 8th | 6th | 13th | 27th | 20th | 6th | 9th |
Gallery
NBA 2025-26 Leaders
NBA 2025-26 Rankings
NBA Fantasy 2025-26
NBA 2025-26 Betting
NBA 2025-26 Standings
| Eastern | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Pistons - z | 60 | 22 | .732 | |
| 2 |  Celtics - x | 56 | 26 | .683 | 4.0 |
| 3 |  Knicks - x | 53 | 29 | .646 | 7.0 |
| 4 |  Cavaliers - x | 52 | 30 | .634 | 8.0 |
| 5 |  Raptors - x | 46 | 36 | .561 | 14.0 |
| 6 |  Hawks - x | 46 | 36 | .561 | 14.0 |
| 7 |  76ers - x | 45 | 37 | .549 | 15.0 |
| 8 | 45 | 37 | .549 | 15.0 | |
| 9 | 44 | 38 | .537 | 16.0 | |
| 10 | 43 | 39 | .524 | 17.0 | |
| 11 |  Bucks - e | 32 | 50 | .390 | 28.0 |
| 12 |  Bulls - e | 31 | 51 | .378 | 29.0 |
| 13 |  Nets - e | 20 | 62 | .244 | 40.0 |
| 14 |  Pacers - e | 19 | 63 | .232 | 41.0 |
| 15 |  Wizards - e | 17 | 65 | .207 | 43.0 |
Magic
Hornets
Heat| Western | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Thunder - z | 64 | 18 | .780 | |
| 2 |  Spurs - x | 62 | 20 | .756 | 2.0 |
| 3 |  Nuggets - x | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10.0 |
| 4 |  Lakers - x | 53 | 29 | .646 | 11.0 |
| 5 |  Rockets - x | 52 | 30 | .634 | 12.0 |
| 6 |  Timberwolves - x | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15.0 |
| 7 | 45 | 37 | .549 | 19.0 | |
| 8 |  Trail Blazers - x | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22.0 |
| 9 | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22.0 | |
| 10 | 37 | 45 | .451 | 27.0 | |
| 11 |  Pelicans - e | 26 | 56 | .317 | 38.0 |
| 12 |  Mavericks - e | 26 | 56 | .317 | 38.0 |
| 13 |  Grizzlies - e | 25 | 57 | .305 | 39.0 |
| 14 |  Kings - e | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42.0 |
| 15 |  Jazz - e | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42.0 |
Clippers
Warriors
