1990–91 Portland Trail Blazers season
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The 1990–91 season was the 21st season of the Portland Trail Blazers
in the National Basketball Association
(NBA). The Blazers finished 63–19, setting a franchise-high win total that still stands as of 2011, and made their ninth consecutive trip to the NBA Playoffs
. It was their first Pacific Division title since the 1977–78 season
, and ended the Los Angeles Lakers
' streak of nine straight years as Pacific Division champions and number-one seed in the Western Conference.
However, after advancing to the Western Conference Finals
with a 3–2 win over the Seattle SuperSonics
in the first round and a 4–1 win over the Utah Jazz
in the conference semifinals, the Blazers were denied a second straight trip to the NBA Finals
, falling to the Lakers in six games.
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Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
in the National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
(NBA). The Blazers finished 63–19, setting a franchise-high win total that still stands as of 2011, and made their ninth consecutive trip to the NBA Playoffs
NBA Playoffs
The National Basketball Association Playoffs is a best-of-seven elimination tournament among sixteen teams in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference , ultimately deciding the final four teams who will play in the NBA Conference Finals.-Format:Following the NBA regular season, eight teams in...
. It was their first Pacific Division title since the 1977–78 season
1977–78 Portland Trail Blazers season
The 1977–78 season was the eighth season of the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association .Fresh off their first NBA Championship win the previous season, the Blazers led the league with a franchise-best 58–24 record, earning a first-round bye in the 1978 NBA Playoffs...
, and ended the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
' streak of nine straight years as Pacific Division champions and number-one seed in the Western Conference.
However, after advancing to the Western Conference Finals
1990 NBA Playoffs
The 1990 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1989-1990 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Detroit Pistons successfully defending their championship by beating the Western Conference champion Portland Trail Blazers...
with a 3–2 win over the Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
in the first round and a 4–1 win over the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the conference semifinals, the Blazers were denied a second straight trip to the NBA Finals
NBA Finals
The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association . The series was named the NBA World Championship Series until 1986....
, falling to the Lakers in six games.
NBA Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | Alaa Abdelnaby Alaa Abdelnaby Alaa Abdelnaby is a retired Egyptian-American professional basketball player. He played for Duke University in college and then played in the NBA and CBA, among other leagues.-Early life:Abdelnaby was born in Cairo, Egypt... |
PF | Duke Duke Blue Devils men's basketball The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I... |
Roster
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Season standings
- y - clinched division title
- x - clinched playoff spot
- z - clinched division title
- y - clinched division title
- x - clinched playoff spot
Awards and honors
- Clyde DrexlerClyde DrexlerClyde Austin "Clyde The Glide" Drexler is a former National Basketball Association shooting guard and small forward. A ten-time All-Star and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, the NBA named him one of basketball's fifty greatest players as of 1996. Drexler won an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and...
, NBA All-Star1989 NBA All-Star GameThe 1989 NBA All-Star Game was held at Houston, Texas on February 12, 1989. The game's MVP was Karl Malone.The east was led by Mark Jackson, Kevin McHale, Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Moses Malone, Charles Barkley, Isiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins, Mark Price, Terry Cummings, Larry Nance and... - Clyde Drexler, All-NBA Second Team
- Buck WilliamsBuck WilliamsCharles Linwood Williams , better known as "Buck", is a retired American professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. He was well known for his rebounding ability and trademark goggles.Williams, 6 ft 8 in , ranks 13th all-time in NBA career rebounds...
, NBA All-Defensive First Team - Kevin DuckworthKevin DuckworthKevin Jerome Duckworth was an American professional basketball player at center in the National Basketball Association. A native of Illinois, he played college basketball at Eastern Illinois University before being drafted in 1986 in the second round by the San Antonio Spurs...
, NBA All-Star - Terry PorterTerry PorterTerry Porter is an American professional basketball coach and former player in the National Basketball Association . A native of Wisconsin, he played college basketball at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point before being drafted 24th by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1985 NBA Draft...
, NBA All-Star