The 1999-00 NBA season was a notable one for the Utah Jazz, marking their 26th season in the league. Under the leadership of head coach Jerry Sloan, the Jazz continued to showcase the talents of their dynamic duo, Karl Malone and John Stockton. Malone, the team’s star power forward, remained a dominant force, finishing the season with an average of 25.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Stockton, the veteran point guard, maintained his reputation as a playmaker, averaging 12.1 points and 8.6 assists per game.
The Jazz finished the regular season with a strong 55-27 record, securing second place in the Midwest Division. This performance earned them the fourth seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The team’s roster also featured key contributions from Jeff Hornacek, who provided additional scoring and veteran leadership, and Bryon Russell, who was pivotal on both ends of the court.
In the playoffs, the Jazz faced the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round. Utah emerged victorious in a hard-fought five-game series, advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals. However, their playoff run ended there as they faced the Portland Trail Blazers, who defeated them in five games. Despite the early exit, the season was another testament to the consistency and competitiveness of the Jazz during the late 1990s and early 2000s, as they remained a formidable presence in the Western Conference.
- Regular Season Record: 55-27
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 3-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 1-4
Utah Jazz Roster and Stats for 1999-00 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Karl Malone | 82 | 25.5 | 9.5 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 25.0 | 10 | 27.2 | 8.9 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 100.0 |
| Bryon Russell | 82 | 14.1 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 39.6 | 10 | 14.0 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 28.9 |
| Jeff Hornacek | 77 | 12.4 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 47.8 | 10 | 11.5 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 40.9 |
| John Stockton | 82 | 12.1 | 2.6 | 8.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 35.5 | 10 | 11.2 | 3.0 | 10.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 38.9 |
| Howard Eisley | 82 | 8.6 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 36.8 | 10 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 47.4 |
| Armen Gilliam | 50 | 6.7 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 10 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Olden Polynice | 82 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 50.0 | 10 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Greg Ostertag | 81 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 8 | 3.8 | 5.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| Quincy Lewis | 74 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 36.5 | 8 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 33.3 |
| Jacque Vaughn | 78 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 41.2 | 7 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 50.0 |
| Scott Padgett | 47 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 29.5 | 8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 33.3 |
| Adam Keefe | 62 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Pete Chilcutt | 26 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Utah Jazz in the 2000 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Seattle SuperSonics
In the first round of the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced the Seattle SuperSonics in a tightly contested five-game series. Led by the veteran duo of Karl Malone and John Stockton, the Jazz managed to prevail, winning the series 3-2. Their experience and resilience were crucial in overcoming Seattle's younger, dynamic lineup, marking another playoff triumph for the Utah franchise.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 104-93 | |
| Apr 24, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 101-87 | |
| Apr 29, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 89-78 | |
| May 03, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-93 | |
| May 05, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 96-93 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Portland Trail Blazers
In the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite the formidable duo of Karl Malone and John Stockton leading the charge, the Jazz struggled against Portland's depth and athleticism, ultimately losing the series in five games. This marked a significant transition period for Utah as they began to move away from their 1990s dominance.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 94-75 | |
| May 09, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-85 | |
| May 11, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-84 | |
| May 14, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 88-85 | |
| May 16, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 81-79 |
Utah Jazz 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the Utah Jazz.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 91-84 | |
| Nov 04, 1999 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 98-82 | |
| Nov 06, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-94 | |
| Nov 08, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 94-79 | |
| Nov 09, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 92-87 | |
| Nov 12, 1999 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 105-92 | |
| Nov 15, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 91-85 | |
| Nov 17, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | W 98-90 | |
| Nov 19, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 89-84 | |
| Nov 20, 1999 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-100 | |
| Nov 22, 1999 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-93 | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 90-82 | |
| Nov 26, 1999 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 100-87 | |
| Nov 29, 1999 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 115-99 | |
| Dec 03, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 100-75 | |
| Dec 04, 1999 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 94-82 | |
| Dec 06, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 102-96 | |
| Dec 08, 1999 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 85-79 | |
| Dec 10, 1999 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 101-83 | |
| Dec 12, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 103-88 | |
| Dec 14, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | W 101-80 | |
| Dec 15, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | W 96-86 | |
| Dec 17, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 89-74 | |
| Dec 18, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-96 | |
| Dec 20, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | L 104-102 | |
| Dec 22, 1999 | @ Miami Heat | L 74-72 | |
| Dec 27, 1999 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 92-91 | |
| Dec 29, 1999 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 101-90 | |
| Jan 03, 2000 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 109-89 | |
| Jan 05, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 118-96 | |
| Jan 06, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 105-92 | |
| Jan 08, 2000 | @ Houston Rockets | W 103-87 | |
| Jan 10, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 93-86 | |
| Jan 13, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | W 93-83 | |
| Jan 15, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-75 | |
| Jan 19, 2000 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 91-88 | |
| Jan 20, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 94-89 | |
| Jan 22, 2000 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 104-101 | |
| Jan 24, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 105-101 | |
| Jan 26, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | L 116-99 | |
| Jan 27, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 85-75 | |
| Jan 29, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 96-94 | |
| Feb 01, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-96 | |
| Feb 03, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-99 | |
| Feb 04, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-67 | |
| Feb 06, 2000 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 93-90 | |
| Feb 09, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 113-86 | |
| Feb 15, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 101-99 | |
| Feb 17, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 119-108 | |
| Feb 19, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 91-87 | |
| Feb 21, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 96-94 | |
| Feb 24, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 92-85 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 96-88 | |
| Feb 27, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 101-92 | |
| Feb 28, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 106-101 | |
| Mar 01, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 107-94 | |
| Mar 03, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 89-87 | |
| Mar 05, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | W 88-79 | |
| Mar 07, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-95 | |
| Mar 09, 2000 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 101-82 | |
| Mar 10, 2000 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 99-96 | |
| Mar 13, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 87-79 | |
| Mar 16, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-86 | |
| Mar 17, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-97 | |
| Mar 19, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 92-88 | |
| Mar 21, 2000 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 96-83 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 98-95 | |
| Mar 25, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 84-75 | |
| Mar 27, 2000 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 113-105 | |
| Mar 29, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-84 | |
| Mar 31, 2000 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 114-97 | |
| Apr 01, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 112-92 | |
| Apr 04, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-93 | |
| Apr 06, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 105-85 | |
| Apr 07, 2000 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 105-84 | |
| Apr 09, 2000 | @ Houston Rockets | L 99-90 | |
| Apr 10, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 90-86 | |
| Apr 12, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-93 | |
| Apr 15, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-83 | |
| Apr 16, 2000 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 96-82 | |
| Apr 18, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 105-104 | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 95-86 |