The 1991-92 New Jersey Nets season marked a significant improvement for the franchise. Under head coach Bill Fitch, the team posted a 40-42 record, finishing fourth in the Atlantic Division and securing their first playoff berth since 1986. Key contributors included second-year guard Dražen Petrović, who emerged as a scoring leader, and Derrick Coleman, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year.
The Nets also saw solid performances from Mookie Blaylock and Sam Bowie. Despite their improved regular-season performance, the Nets were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, losing 3-1 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This season laid the groundwork for future success, as the team began to build around their young core.
- Regular Season Record: 40-42
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-3
New Jersey Nets 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% |
| Dražen Petrović | 82 | 20.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 44.4 | 4 | 24.3 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 33.3 |
| Derrick Coleman | 65 | 19.8 | 9.5 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 30.3 | 4 | 22.3 | 11.3 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 16.7 |
| Sam Bowie | 71 | 15.0 | 8.1 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 32.0 | 4 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 50.0 |
| Mookie Blaylock | 72 | 13.8 | 3.7 | 6.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 22.2 | 4 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 16.7 |
| Chris Morris | 77 | 11.4 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 20.0 | 4 | 18.8 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 40.0 |
| Terry Mills | 82 | 9.0 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 34.8 | 4 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Kenny Anderson | 64 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 23.1 | 3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tate George | 70 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 16.7 | 4 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Rafael Addison | 76 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 28.6 | 1 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Chris Dudley | 82 | 5.6 | 9.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 4 | 3.5 | 6.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Jud Buechler | 2 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Doug Lee | 46 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 27.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Dave Feitl | 34 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
New Jersey Nets in the 1992 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the 1992 NBA Playoffs, the New Jersey Nets faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. Despite a spirited effort, the Nets were outmatched by the Cavs' depth and experience, ultimately losing the series 3-1. This marked the Nets' first playoff appearance since 1986, signaling a step forward for the franchise despite the early exit.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1992 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 120-113 | |
| Apr 25, 1992 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 118-96 | |
| Apr 28, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 109-104 | |
| Apr 30, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-89 |
New Jersey Nets 1991-92 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1991-92 season for the New Jersey Nets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1991 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 116-108 | |
| Nov 06, 1991 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-105 | |
| Nov 07, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 111-89 | |
| Nov 09, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 110-100 | |
| Nov 12, 1991 | @ New York Knicks | L 98-96 | |
| Nov 13, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-92 | |
| Nov 15, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 116-111 | |
| Nov 16, 1991 | @ Orlando Magic | L 102-100 | |
| Nov 19, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 122-118 | |
| Nov 21, 1991 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 116-112 | |
| Nov 23, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 125-107 | |
| Nov 26, 1991 | @ Houston Rockets | L 118-109 | |
| Nov 27, 1991 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-100 | |
| Nov 29, 1991 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 97-91 | |
| Nov 30, 1991 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 107-97 | |
| Dec 03, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 88-86 | |
| Dec 05, 1991 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-101 | |
| Dec 06, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-89 | |
| Dec 10, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 114-88 | |
| Dec 12, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 121-81 | |
| Dec 14, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 109-102 | |
| Dec 17, 1991 | @ New York Knicks | L 102-94 | |
| Dec 18, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 102-93 | |
| Dec 20, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 115-98 | |
| Dec 21, 1991 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 118-109 | |
| Dec 23, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-93 | |
| Dec 26, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-93 | |
| Dec 27, 1991 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 136-120 | |
| Dec 30, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 122-112 | |
| Jan 03, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 112-108 | |
| Jan 04, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 140-96 | |
| Jan 06, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-90 | |
| Jan 08, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 103-97 | |
| Jan 10, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 104-97 | |
| Jan 11, 1992 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 90-88 | |
| Jan 14, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 97-88 | |
| Jan 15, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | W 130-120 | |
| Jan 18, 1992 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-100 | |
| Jan 22, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 106-104 | |
| Jan 24, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 123-117 | |
| Jan 25, 1992 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 115-94 | |
| Jan 28, 1992 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 124-118 | |
| Jan 29, 1992 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 128-95 | |
| Jan 31, 1992 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-108 | |
| Feb 01, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 99-88 | |
| Feb 05, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 95-85 | |
| Feb 06, 1992 | @ Washington Bullets | L 124-108 | |
| Feb 11, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 133-113 | |
| Feb 12, 1992 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-87 | |
| Feb 14, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 107-99 | |
| Feb 15, 1992 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 128-92 | |
| Feb 19, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 106-102 | |
| Feb 21, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-101 | |
| Feb 22, 1992 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 119-107 | |
| Feb 25, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 109-95 | |
| Feb 27, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 98-96 | |
| Feb 29, 1992 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 99-90 | |
| Mar 01, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 90-75 | |
| Mar 04, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 101-92 | |
| Mar 06, 1992 | @ Utah Jazz | L 117-96 | |
| Mar 07, 1992 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 109-98 | |
| Mar 10, 1992 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 129-122 | |
| Mar 13, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | W 110-108 | |
| Mar 14, 1992 | @ New York Knicks | W 96-94 | |
| Mar 17, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 90-79 | |
| Mar 20, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-96 | |
| Mar 22, 1992 | @ Miami Heat | L 107-100 | |
| Mar 23, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 123-120 | |
| Mar 25, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 118-110 | |
| Mar 28, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 153-148 | |
| Mar 30, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 117-109 | |
| Apr 01, 1992 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 121-117 | |
| Apr 03, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 122-103 | |
| Apr 05, 1992 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 128-120 | |
| Apr 07, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 104-97 | |
| Apr 08, 1992 | @ Washington Bullets | W 109-103 | |
| Apr 10, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-86 | |
| Apr 11, 1992 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 118-98 | |
| Apr 13, 1992 | @ Orlando Magic | W 110-104 | |
| Apr 14, 1992 | @ Miami Heat | W 105-100 | |
| Apr 16, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 119-113 | |
| Apr 18, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 127-111 |