The 1993-94 New Jersey Nets finished their season with a 45-37 record in the NBA, securing the fourth spot in the Atlantic Division. Under head coach Chuck Daly, the team showed improvement from the previous season, earning a playoff berth. Key players included Derrick Coleman, who averaged 20.2 points and 11.3 rebounds per game, and Kenny Anderson, contributing 18.8 points and 9.6 assists per game.
The Nets’ season was marked by a solid defensive effort, ranking 10th in the league for points allowed. However, their playoff run was short-lived as they faced the New York Knicks in the first round. Despite their efforts, the Nets were defeated 3-1 in the series, highlighting the need for further development to become a stronger postseason contender. The 1993-94 season set a foundation for the team, emphasizing the potential of their young roster.
- Regular Season Record: 45-37
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-3
New Jersey Nets Roster and Stats for 1993-94 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Derrick Coleman | 77 | 20.2 | 11.3 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 31.4 | 4 | 24.5 | 14.3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 55.6 |
| Kenny Anderson | 82 | 18.8 | 3.9 | 9.6 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 30.3 | 4 | 15.8 | 3.0 | 6.8 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 30.0 |
| Kevin Edwards | 82 | 14.0 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 35.4 | 4 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Armen Gilliam | 82 | 11.8 | 6.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 4 | 10.5 | 6.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Chris Morris | 50 | 10.9 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 36.1 | 4 | 9.3 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 15.0 |
| Johnny Newman | 63 | 9.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 27.0 | 4 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 25.0 |
| Benoit Benjamin | 77 | 9.3 | 6.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Rumeal Robinson | 17 | 5.9 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 46.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| P.J. Brown | 79 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 16.7 | 4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Jayson Williams | 70 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ron Anderson | 11 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rex Walters | 48 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 50.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| David Wesley | 60 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 23.4 | 3 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Dwayne Schintzius | 30 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rick Mahorn | 28 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Dave Jamerson | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
New Jersey Nets in the 1994 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. New York Knicks
In the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the New Jersey Nets faced off against the New York Knicks in the first round. Despite a valiant effort, the Nets were outmatched and ultimately fell to the Knicks in a decisive 3-1 series. The Knicks, led by Patrick Ewing, showcased their defensive prowess, which would carry them all the way to the NBA Finals that year.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 91-80 | |
| May 01, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 90-81 | |
| May 04, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 93-92 | |
| May 06, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 102-92 |
New Jersey Nets 1993-94 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1993-94 season for the New Jersey Nets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 1993 | @ Houston Rockets | L 110-88 | |
| Nov 07, 1993 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 99-73 | |
| Nov 09, 1993 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 86-80 | |
| Nov 11, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-105 | |
| Nov 13, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-97 | |
| Nov 14, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 132-102 | |
| Nov 16, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 90-84 | |
| Nov 17, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | L 105-100 | |
| Nov 20, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 87-85 | |
| Nov 21, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-102 | |
| Nov 24, 1993 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 107-106 | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-97 | |
| Nov 27, 1993 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 111-89 | |
| Nov 29, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 118-94 | |
| Dec 01, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 97-82 | |
| Dec 03, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 104-103 | |
| Dec 07, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 117-90 | |
| Dec 10, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 109-105 | |
| Dec 11, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 105-99 | |
| Dec 13, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-105 | |
| Dec 16, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 111-95 | |
| Dec 18, 1993 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-98 | |
| Dec 21, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 85-81 | |
| Dec 23, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | L 122-112 | |
| Dec 26, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 91-87 | |
| Dec 28, 1993 | @ New York Knicks | W 97-95 | |
| Dec 29, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 94-86 | |
| Jan 02, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | W 101-97 | |
| Jan 04, 1994 | @ Miami Heat | L 100-83 | |
| Jan 05, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 100-91 | |
| Jan 08, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 90-87 | |
| Jan 11, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 115-100 | |
| Jan 13, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-93 | |
| Jan 14, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 103-96 | |
| Jan 16, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-94 | |
| Jan 19, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 112-91 | |
| Jan 21, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 113-111 | |
| Jan 22, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 124-98 | |
| Jan 25, 1994 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 122-117 | |
| Jan 27, 1994 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 102-92 | |
| Jan 29, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 120-106 | |
| Feb 01, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 104-103 | |
| Feb 05, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 107-100 | |
| Feb 06, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 104-102 | |
| Feb 08, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 112-104 | |
| Feb 09, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 106-95 | |
| Feb 15, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 103-83 | |
| Feb 17, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | W 117-98 | |
| Feb 18, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 113-110 | |
| Feb 20, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 122-101 | |
| Feb 22, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 123-97 | |
| Feb 23, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-102 | |
| Feb 25, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | L 114-102 | |
| Feb 27, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 117-90 | |
| Mar 01, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 108-98 | |
| Mar 03, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 97-86 | |
| Mar 04, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 126-110 | |
| Mar 06, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 126-99 | |
| Mar 09, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 114-97 | |
| Mar 11, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 87-73 | |
| Mar 12, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 117-92 | |
| Mar 16, 1994 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 132-111 | |
| Mar 18, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-90 | |
| Mar 19, 1994 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-93 | |
| Mar 22, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-102 | |
| Mar 25, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-87 | |
| Mar 26, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 103-100 | |
| Mar 29, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 101-98 | |
| Mar 30, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 111-101 | |
| Apr 01, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-96 | |
| Apr 03, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 109-105 | |
| Apr 05, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 120-94 | |
| Apr 07, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 93-87 | |
| Apr 08, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 99-78 | |
| Apr 10, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 107-88 | |
| Apr 12, 1994 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 111-105 | |
| Apr 13, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-105 | |
| Apr 15, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 119-114 | |
| Apr 17, 1994 | @ Miami Heat | W 110-103 | |
| Apr 19, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-110 | |
| Apr 23, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 135-100 | |
| Apr 24, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | L 120-91 |