The 1991-92 Utah Jazz season marked a significant period in the franchise’s history, reflecting both consistency and progress. Under the leadership of head coach Jerry Sloan, the team finished the regular season with a 55-27 record, securing the second seed in the Western Conference. This achievement was largely attributed to the dynamic duo of Karl Malone and John Stockton, who continued to be the backbone of the team. Malone averaged 28.0 points and 11.2 rebounds per game, while Stockton led the league with 13.7 assists per game, emphasizing their pivotal roles.
In the playoffs, the Jazz demonstrated their competitive edge. They faced the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round, winning the series 3-2. The Jazz then advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals, where they faced the Seattle SuperSonics. Utah triumphed in this series, winning 4-1, showcasing their resilience and tactical superiority. However, the Jazz’s journey ended in the Western Conference Finals. They faced the formidable Portland Trail Blazers and were defeated 4-2, preventing them from reaching the NBA Finals.
The 1991-92 season was a testament to the Jazz’s growing prowess in the NBA. Despite falling short of an NBA Finals appearance, they solidified their status as a formidable contender in the league, laying the groundwork for future successes. This season remains a key chapter in the team’s history, highlighting the influential roles of Malone and Stockton in Utah’s basketball narrative.
- Regular Season Record: 55-27
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 3-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-1, Western Conference Finals: 2-4
Utah Jazz Roster and Stats for 1991-92 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Karl Malone | 81 | 28.0 | 11.2 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 17.6 | 16 | 29.1 | 11.3 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Malone | 81 | 20.2 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 8.3 | 16 | 20.7 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 33.3 |
| John Stockton | 82 | 15.8 | 3.3 | 13.7 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 40.7 | 16 | 14.8 | 2.9 | 13.6 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 31.0 |
| Blue Edwards | 81 | 12.6 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 37.9 | 16 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 20.0 |
| Thurl Bailey | 13 | 9.4 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tyrone Corbin | 69 | 9.0 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 16 | 11.3 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Mike Brown | 82 | 7.7 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 16 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| David Benoit | 77 | 5.6 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 21.5 | 13 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 46.2 |
| Eric Murdock | 50 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 19.2 | 3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Mark Eaton | 81 | 3.3 | 6.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 16 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| Delaney Rudd | 65 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 23.4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| Corey Crowder | 51 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 43.3 | 4 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bob Thornton | 2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Isaac Austin | 31 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Utah Jazz in the 1992 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the first round of the 1992 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers in a tightly contested five-game series. Led by the dynamic duo of Karl Malone and John Stockton, the Jazz managed to clinch the series 3-2, showcasing their resilience with a decisive Game 5 victory at home. This series win highlighted their defensive prowess and playmaking efficiency, setting them up for a tougher challenge against the Portland Trail Blazers in the next round.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 115-97 | |
| Apr 26, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-92 | |
| Apr 28, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 98-88 | |
| May 03, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 115-107 | |
| May 04, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 98-89 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Seattle SuperSonics
In the 1992 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz faced the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite a strong performance from John Stockton and Karl Malone, the Jazz were unable to overcome the top-seeded Blazers and fell in a hard-fought five-game series. The series highlighted the Jazz's potential as a rising powerhouse, yet underscored their need for depth to contend with elite teams.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 1992 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 108-100 | |
| May 08, 1992 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 103-97 | |
| May 10, 1992 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-98 | |
| May 12, 1992 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 89-83 | |
| May 14, 1992 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 111-100 |
1992 Conference Championship vs. Portland Trail Blazers
In the 1992 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history, showcasing the formidable duo of Karl Malone and John Stockton. Despite their strong performance throughout the playoffs, the Jazz were ultimately defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers in a hard-fought six-game series. This marked a significant milestone for the Jazz, solidifying their status as a rising force in the league during the early '90s.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1992 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-88 | |
| May 19, 1992 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 119-102 | |
| May 22, 1992 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-89 | |
| May 24, 1992 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 121-112 | |
| May 26, 1992 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 127-121 | |
| May 28, 1992 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-97 |
Utah Jazz 1991-92 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1991-92 season for the Utah Jazz.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 1991 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-97 | |
| Nov 02, 1991 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 127-112 | |
| Nov 05, 1991 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 98-94 | |
| Nov 07, 1991 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 103-95 | |
| Nov 09, 1991 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 101-84 | |
| Nov 11, 1991 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 106-90 | |
| Nov 13, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-92 | |
| Nov 15, 1991 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 123-115 | |
| Nov 16, 1991 | @ Washington Bullets | W 107-98 | |
| Nov 19, 1991 | @ Miami Heat | L 111-91 | |
| Nov 20, 1991 | @ Orlando Magic | W 107-102 | |
| Nov 22, 1991 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 121-96 | |
| Nov 23, 1991 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 121-109 | |
| Nov 27, 1991 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 113-107 | |
| Nov 29, 1991 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 135-108 | |
| Nov 30, 1991 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 134-125 | |
| Dec 03, 1991 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 108-103 | |
| Dec 04, 1991 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 101-74 | |
| Dec 06, 1991 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 93-92 | |
| Dec 07, 1991 | @ Houston Rockets | W 96-91 | |
| Dec 10, 1991 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 122-103 | |
| Dec 11, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 101-95 | |
| Dec 13, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 102-101 | |
| Dec 14, 1991 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 102-100 | |
| Dec 17, 1991 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 122-102 | |
| Dec 18, 1991 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-105 | |
| Dec 20, 1991 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-101 | |
| Dec 21, 1991 | @ New York Knicks | L 106-97 | |
| Dec 23, 1991 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 113-112 | |
| Dec 26, 1991 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 123-115 | |
| Dec 28, 1991 | vs. Miami Heat | W 128-103 | |
| Jan 02, 1992 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-103 | |
| Jan 04, 1992 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 113-78 | |
| Jan 06, 1992 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 124-108 | |
| Jan 08, 1992 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-98 | |
| Jan 10, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-90 | |
| Jan 11, 1992 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 101-96 | |
| Jan 14, 1992 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 116-110 | |
| Jan 16, 1992 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 116-111 | |
| Jan 18, 1992 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 108-80 | |
| Jan 22, 1992 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 100-98 | |
| Jan 23, 1992 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 115-111 | |
| Jan 25, 1992 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 104-103 | |
| Jan 27, 1992 | vs. New York Knicks | L 97-80 | |
| Jan 29, 1992 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 124-105 | |
| Jan 31, 1992 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 117-116 | |
| Feb 01, 1992 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 104-90 | |
| Feb 03, 1992 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 126-123 | |
| Feb 05, 1992 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 100-98 | |
| Feb 11, 1992 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 111-109 | |
| Feb 13, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 97-91 | |
| Feb 15, 1992 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 106-93 | |
| Feb 17, 1992 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 88-83 | |
| Feb 19, 1992 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 118-96 | |
| Feb 21, 1992 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 124-97 | |
| Feb 24, 1992 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-107 | |
| Feb 25, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-101 | |
| Feb 27, 1992 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 130-124 | |
| Mar 01, 1992 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 114-109 | |
| Mar 03, 1992 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 123-101 | |
| Mar 04, 1992 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 102-93 | |
| Mar 06, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 117-96 | |
| Mar 08, 1992 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 112-88 | |
| Mar 12, 1992 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 114-103 | |
| Mar 14, 1992 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 113-106 | |
| Mar 15, 1992 | @ Houston Rockets | L 106-97 | |
| Mar 19, 1992 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 115-100 | |
| Mar 21, 1992 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 95-77 | |
| Mar 25, 1992 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 100-94 | |
| Mar 27, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-92 | |
| Mar 30, 1992 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 120-100 | |
| Mar 31, 1992 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 122-103 | |
| Apr 02, 1992 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 118-86 | |
| Apr 03, 1992 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 113-94 | |
| Apr 05, 1992 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 93-91 | |
| Apr 07, 1992 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 124-101 | |
| Apr 09, 1992 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 113-90 | |
| Apr 11, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 93-90 | |
| Apr 13, 1992 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 138-99 | |
| Apr 15, 1992 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 130-98 | |
| Apr 17, 1992 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 120-106 | |
| Apr 19, 1992 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 101-90 |