The 1993-94 Phoenix Suns season was a continuation of the team’s competitive form following their NBA Finals appearance the previous year. Under head coach Paul Westphal, the Suns finished the regular season with a strong record of 56-26, securing the third seed in the Western Conference. This performance was largely driven by the stellar play of Charles Barkley, who averaged 21.6 points and 11.2 rebounds per game despite struggling with injuries throughout the season.
In addition to Barkley’s contributions, Kevin Johnson was a key player, averaging 20.0 points and 9.5 assists per game, providing leadership and offensive prowess from the point guard position. The Suns’ roster also featured notable performances from Dan Majerle, who added 16.5 points per game, and Danny Ainge, who provided valuable experience and three-point shooting off the bench.
In the playoffs, the Suns faced the Golden State Warriors in the first round, winning the series 3-0 with relative ease. However, their postseason run ended in the Western Conference Semifinals, where they were defeated by the Houston Rockets in a tightly contested seven-game series. The series was notable for the Suns’ inability to contain Hakeem Olajuwon, who dominated inside play. Despite the disappointing playoff exit, the season solidified the Suns’ reputation as a formidable team in the Western Conference during the early 1990s.
- Regular Season Record: 56-26
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 3-0, Western Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Phoenix Suns 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% |
| Charles Barkley | 65 | 21.6 | 11.2 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 27.0 | 10 | 27.6 | 13.0 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 35.0 |
| Kevin Johnson | 67 | 20.0 | 2.5 | 9.5 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 22.2 | 10 | 26.6 | 3.5 | 9.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 30.0 |
| Cedric Ceballos | 53 | 19.1 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 10 | 10.1 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Dan Majerle | 80 | 16.5 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 38.2 | 10 | 12.3 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 33.9 |
| A.C. Green | 82 | 14.7 | 9.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 22.9 | 10 | 12.5 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 41.2 |
| Oliver Miller | 69 | 9.2 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 22.2 | 10 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Danny Ainge | 68 | 8.9 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 32.8 | 10 | 8.6 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 42.5 |
| Mark West | 82 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 7 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Frank Johnson | 70 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 16.7 | 7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Elliot Perry | 27 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joe Kleine | 74 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 45.5 | 8 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Joe Courtney | 33 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jerrod Mustaf | 33 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Duane Cooper | 23 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 14.3 | |||||||
| Negele Knight | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Malcolm Mackey | 22 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Skeeter Henry | 4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Phoenix Suns in the 1994 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Golden State Warriors
In the first round of the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns faced the Golden State Warriors. The Suns, led by Charles Barkley, dominated the series and swept the Warriors in three games, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting the tone for their deep playoff run. Barkley's leadership and the team's depth were instrumental in their convincing first-round victory.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1994 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 111-104 | |
| May 01, 1994 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 117-111 | |
| May 04, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 140-133 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Houston Rockets
In the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns faced a tough challenge in the second round against the Houston Rockets. Despite a strong start, taking a 2-0 series lead, the Suns couldn't maintain their momentum and eventually fell to the Rockets in seven games. This series was notable for the intense battles between Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon, with Olajuwon's dominance ultimately leading Houston to victory and eventually to an NBA championship.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | W 91-87 | |
| May 11, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | W 124-117 | |
| May 13, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 118-102 | |
| May 15, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 107-96 | |
| May 17, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | L 109-86 | |
| May 19, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 103-89 | |
| May 21, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | L 104-94 |
Phoenix Suns 1993-94 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1993-94 season for the Phoenix Suns.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-108 | |
| Nov 07, 1993 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 132-110 | |
| Nov 09, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 114-99 | |
| Nov 10, 1993 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 101-93 | |
| Nov 13, 1993 | @ Houston Rockets | L 99-95 | |
| Nov 16, 1993 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 116-104 | |
| Nov 19, 1993 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 118-109 | |
| Nov 20, 1993 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-96 | |
| Nov 24, 1993 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 130-97 | |
| Nov 27, 1993 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 120-98 | |
| Nov 30, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 132-113 | |
| Dec 02, 1993 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 102-101 | |
| Dec 03, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 104-103 | |
| Dec 05, 1993 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-98 | |
| Dec 09, 1993 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 114-95 | |
| Dec 11, 1993 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 114-103 | |
| Dec 13, 1993 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-104 | |
| Dec 15, 1993 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 110-104 | |
| Dec 17, 1993 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 104-101 | |
| Dec 18, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 116-109 | |
| Dec 20, 1993 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 102-94 | |
| Dec 21, 1993 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 121-95 | |
| Dec 23, 1993 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 87-86 | |
| Dec 25, 1993 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 111-91 | |
| Dec 27, 1993 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 118-102 | |
| Dec 30, 1993 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-107 | |
| Jan 04, 1994 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 112-106 | |
| Jan 05, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | W 107-91 | |
| Jan 07, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 110-103 | |
| Jan 09, 1994 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 122-107 | |
| Jan 11, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 95-93 | |
| Jan 13, 1994 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 107-88 | |
| Jan 15, 1994 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 119-103 | |
| Jan 17, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 104-99 | |
| Jan 18, 1994 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 113-103 | |
| Jan 20, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-102 | |
| Jan 22, 1994 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 118-117 | |
| Jan 25, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 98-96 | |
| Jan 26, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 116-107 | |
| Jan 28, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-103 | |
| Jan 30, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-94 | |
| Feb 01, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 108-106 | |
| Feb 03, 1994 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 126-105 | |
| Feb 06, 1994 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 89-88 | |
| Feb 08, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-104 | |
| Feb 09, 1994 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 111-106 | |
| Feb 16, 1994 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 126-100 | |
| Feb 18, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-96 | |
| Feb 19, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | L 106-88 | |
| Feb 21, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 112-86 | |
| Feb 24, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 120-101 | |
| Feb 25, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | L 107-87 | |
| Feb 27, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | W 92-78 | |
| Mar 03, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 120-107 | |
| Mar 04, 1994 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-101 | |
| Mar 06, 1994 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 103-92 | |
| Mar 08, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 97-89 | |
| Mar 09, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 142-106 | |
| Mar 11, 1994 | @ Miami Heat | W 122-107 | |
| Mar 13, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | W 100-93 | |
| Mar 15, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-106 | |
| Mar 16, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 109-98 | |
| Mar 18, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 114-113 | |
| Mar 19, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 105-93 | |
| Mar 22, 1994 | vs. Miami Heat | W 124-118 | |
| Mar 24, 1994 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 116-106 | |
| Mar 25, 1994 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 99-94 | |
| Mar 27, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 113-98 | |
| Mar 31, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 117-102 | |
| Apr 01, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 93-87 | |
| Apr 03, 1994 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 108-98 | |
| Apr 05, 1994 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 135-113 | |
| Apr 06, 1994 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 107-95 | |
| Apr 08, 1994 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 104-101 | |
| Apr 10, 1994 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 111-108 | |
| Apr 12, 1994 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 107-102 | |
| Apr 13, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 117-88 | |
| Apr 16, 1994 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 96-94 | |
| Apr 18, 1994 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 106-97 | |
| Apr 19, 1994 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 122-116 | |
| Apr 22, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 127-121 | |
| Apr 23, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 101-100 |