The 1992-93 New Jersey Nets concluded the NBA season with a 43-39 record, marking a significant improvement from previous years. This performance earned them a spot in the playoffs as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. The team was bolstered by key players such as Derrick Coleman and Dražen Petrović, who both played pivotal roles in the team’s success. Coleman averaged 20.7 points and 11.2 rebounds per game, showcasing his dominance in the paint, while Petrović contributed an impressive 22.3 points per game, providing consistent scoring.
Under head coach Chuck Daly, the Nets aimed to leverage their regular season momentum into the playoffs. However, they faced a tough first-round matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite a competitive series, the Nets were eliminated in the first round, losing 3-2. This season was crucial as it set the foundation for the team’s future, demonstrating their potential to be a competitive force in the league.
- Regular Season Record: 43-39
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 2-3
New Jersey Nets Roster and Stats for 1992-93 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Dražen Petrović | 70 | 22.3 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 44.9 | 5 | 15.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Derrick Coleman | 76 | 20.7 | 11.2 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 23.2 | 5 | 26.8 | 13.4 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 41.7 |
| Kenny Anderson | 55 | 16.9 | 4.1 | 8.2 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 28.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chris Morris | 77 | 14.1 | 5.9 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 22.4 | 5 | 17.0 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 37.5 |
| Sam Bowie | 79 | 9.1 | 7.0 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 33.3 | 3 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Rumeal Robinson | 80 | 8.4 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 35.7 | 5 | 9.8 | 2.4 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| Bernard King | 32 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 28.6 | 3 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rafael Addison | 68 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 20.6 | 5 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chucky Brown | 77 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 4 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Jayson Williams | 12 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rick Mahorn | 74 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 33.3 | 4 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Maurice Cheeks | 35 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 5 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Chris Dudley | 71 | 3.5 | 7.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tate George | 48 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dwayne Schintzius | 5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 5 | 5.8 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Dan O'Sullivan | 3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Doug Lee | 5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dave Hoppen | 2 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
New Jersey Nets in the 1993 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the 1993 NBA Playoffs, the New Jersey Nets faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. Despite a strong effort, the Nets were unable to overcome the Cavaliers, losing the series 3-2. New Jersey's competitive play was highlighted by the performances of Derrick Coleman and Dražen Petrović, but it wasn't enough to advance past a well-rounded Cleveland team.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1993 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-98 | |
| May 01, 1993 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-99 | |
| May 05, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 93-84 | |
| May 07, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-79 | |
| May 09, 1993 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-89 |
New Jersey Nets 1992-93 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1992-93 season for the New Jersey Nets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 1992 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-111 | |
| Nov 07, 1992 | @ Miami Heat | L 106-94 | |
| Nov 10, 1992 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-96 | |
| Nov 12, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 88-84 | |
| Nov 14, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 124-113 | |
| Nov 15, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 111-104 | |
| Nov 17, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-97 | |
| Nov 19, 1992 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 108-101 | |
| Nov 21, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 104-95 | |
| Nov 22, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 114-101 | |
| Nov 24, 1992 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 103-97 | |
| Nov 25, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 100-98 | |
| Nov 27, 1992 | @ Utah Jazz | W 112-110 | |
| Nov 28, 1992 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 94-89 | |
| Dec 02, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 122-115 | |
| Dec 04, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 108-103 | |
| Dec 05, 1992 | @ Miami Heat | W 111-104 | |
| Dec 08, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 105-100 | |
| Dec 10, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 111-105 | |
| Dec 12, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 95-89 | |
| Dec 15, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-94 | |
| Dec 17, 1992 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 102-101 | |
| Dec 19, 1992 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 124-110 | |
| Dec 20, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 104-98 | |
| Dec 22, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 106-104 | |
| Dec 26, 1992 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-114 | |
| Dec 28, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 104-103 | |
| Dec 30, 1992 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 118-92 | |
| Jan 02, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 118-117 | |
| Jan 05, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | W 102-99 | |
| Jan 06, 1993 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 132-106 | |
| Jan 08, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-88 | |
| Jan 09, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 124-79 | |
| Jan 13, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 104-98 | |
| Jan 15, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-105 | |
| Jan 16, 1993 | @ Washington Bullets | W 109-101 | |
| Jan 18, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-97 | |
| Jan 21, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 107-94 | |
| Jan 22, 1993 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-91 | |
| Jan 24, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-83 | |
| Jan 26, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 106-91 | |
| Jan 28, 1993 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 110-100 | |
| Jan 30, 1993 | @ Houston Rockets | L 108-105 | |
| Feb 01, 1993 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 115-96 | |
| Feb 02, 1993 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 111-93 | |
| Feb 04, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 113-103 | |
| Feb 07, 1993 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 105-102 | |
| Feb 10, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 109-86 | |
| Feb 12, 1993 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 106-97 | |
| Feb 14, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 117-111 | |
| Feb 16, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-88 | |
| Feb 23, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 104-95 | |
| Feb 24, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-88 | |
| Feb 26, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 102-91 | |
| Feb 28, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 102-76 | |
| Mar 02, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 87-80 | |
| Mar 04, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 116-97 | |
| Mar 06, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 117-90 | |
| Mar 10, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-98 | |
| Mar 11, 1993 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 103-91 | |
| Mar 13, 1993 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 124-93 | |
| Mar 15, 1993 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-94 | |
| Mar 17, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 114-93 | |
| Mar 19, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-85 | |
| Mar 21, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 106-84 | |
| Mar 22, 1993 | @ Washington Bullets | L 97-92 | |
| Mar 24, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 118-116 | |
| Mar 26, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | L 110-100 | |
| Mar 27, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | L 98-84 | |
| Mar 30, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 91-77 | |
| Apr 01, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 95-82 | |
| Apr 02, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 118-105 | |
| Apr 04, 1993 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-99 | |
| Apr 06, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-85 | |
| Apr 08, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 100-98 | |
| Apr 10, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 100-99 | |
| Apr 14, 1993 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 109-90 | |
| Apr 15, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 106-105 | |
| Apr 17, 1993 | @ Washington Bullets | W 104-103 | |
| Apr 21, 1993 | @ New York Knicks | L 105-74 | |
| Apr 23, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 119-116 | |
| Apr 25, 1993 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 116-110 |