The 1993-94 Golden State Warriors season was one of transition and struggle, marked by the absence of their star player, Chris Webber, who was traded after a contractual dispute. The team was coached by Don Nelson, known for his innovative offensive strategies, but the season did not meet expectations as the Warriors finished with a 50-32 record, placing them third in the Pacific Division.
Despite a promising start, the team faced challenges due to injuries and lack of cohesion. Key players included Latrell Sprewell, who stepped up in Webber’s absence, averaging 21 points per game and earning a spot on the All-NBA First Team. Billy Owens and Chris Mullin also provided solid contributions, though Mullin’s performance was hindered by injuries that limited his playing time.
The Warriors made a strong push for the playoffs, but their efforts fell short as they did not qualify for the postseason. The team’s defense was a major weakness, as they allowed opponents to score an average of 110 points per game, ranking near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency.
Overall, the 1993-94 season highlighted the team’s need for stability and defensive improvement. The departure of Chris Webber set the stage for future rebuilding efforts, and the Warriors would not return to the playoffs until the 2006-07 season, marking a period of struggles and adjustments for the franchise.
- Regular Season Record: 50-32
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 0-3
Golden State Warriors 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% |
| Latrell Sprewell | 82 | 21.0 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 36.1 | 3 | 22.7 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 34.8 |
| Chris Webber | 76 | 17.5 | 9.1 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 3 | 15.7 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Chris Mullin | 62 | 16.8 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 36.4 | 3 | 25.3 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 50.0 |
| Billy Owens | 79 | 15.0 | 8.1 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 20.0 | 3 | 19.7 | 10.0 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Avery Johnson | 82 | 10.9 | 2.1 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Victor Alexander | 69 | 8.7 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 15.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Chris Gatling | 82 | 8.2 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 3 | 8.7 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Grayer | 67 | 6.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 16.7 | 3 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Todd Lichti | 5 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Keith Jennings | 76 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 37.1 | 3 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Andre Spencer | 5 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Josh Grant | 53 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 27.9 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jud Buechler | 36 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 41.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Byron Houston | 71 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 14.3 | 3 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Dell Demps | 2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tod Murphy | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Golden State Warriors in the 1994 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Phoenix Suns
In the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Phoenix Suns in the first round. Despite a valiant effort, the Warriors were outmatched and ultimately swept in a best-of-five series, losing 3-0. Their exit highlighted the strength of the Suns, who were led by Charles Barkley, and underscored the Warriors' need for more depth and experience to contend in future seasons.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1994 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 111-104 | |
| May 01, 1994 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 117-111 | |
| May 04, 1994 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 140-133 |
Golden State Warriors 1993-94 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1993-94 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 1993 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 91-85 | |
| Nov 06, 1993 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 93-89 | |
| Nov 09, 1993 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 102-93 | |
| Nov 12, 1993 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-93 | |
| Nov 13, 1993 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 106-98 | |
| Nov 16, 1993 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 116-104 | |
| Nov 18, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 103-76 | |
| Nov 20, 1993 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 112-97 | |
| Nov 23, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | L 120-107 | |
| Nov 24, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | W 108-102 | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 100-88 | |
| Nov 28, 1993 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 91-88 | |
| Nov 30, 1993 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 103-91 | |
| Dec 02, 1993 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-91 | |
| Dec 04, 1993 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 99-92 | |
| Dec 07, 1993 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 95-90 | |
| Dec 09, 1993 | vs. New York Knicks | L 94-81 | |
| Dec 11, 1993 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 115-112 | |
| Dec 12, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 100-97 | |
| Dec 15, 1993 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 110-104 | |
| Dec 17, 1993 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 109-94 | |
| Dec 18, 1993 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 126-111 | |
| Dec 21, 1993 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-98 | |
| Dec 23, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 141-95 | |
| Dec 26, 1993 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 108-106 | |
| Dec 28, 1993 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-90 | |
| Dec 30, 1993 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 101-96 | |
| Jan 04, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 115-112 | |
| Jan 06, 1994 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 102-98 | |
| Jan 09, 1994 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 122-107 | |
| Jan 11, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 122-117 | |
| Jan 12, 1994 | vs. Miami Heat | W 100-92 | |
| Jan 14, 1994 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 121-100 | |
| Jan 17, 1994 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 104-99 | |
| Jan 19, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 120-119 | |
| Jan 21, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | L 124-116 | |
| Jan 22, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 124-98 | |
| Jan 26, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 108-92 | |
| Jan 28, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | L 119-91 | |
| Jan 29, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 120-106 | |
| Jan 31, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 110-96 | |
| Feb 02, 1994 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 97-84 | |
| Feb 04, 1994 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 101-99 | |
| Feb 06, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 106-84 | |
| Feb 07, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 104-99 | |
| Feb 09, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 126-116 | |
| Feb 10, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | W 113-105 | |
| Feb 15, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 123-113 | |
| Feb 17, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 119-115 | |
| Feb 19, 1994 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 101-90 | |
| Feb 22, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-113 | |
| Feb 23, 1994 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 123-100 | |
| Feb 25, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-97 | |
| Feb 27, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 107-100 | |
| Mar 01, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 114-109 | |
| Mar 03, 1994 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 120-107 | |
| Mar 05, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 129-112 | |
| Mar 07, 1994 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 137-108 | |
| Mar 08, 1994 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 113-98 | |
| Mar 10, 1994 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 100-97 | |
| Mar 13, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 120-117 | |
| Mar 15, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 123-93 | |
| Mar 17, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | L 112-99 | |
| Mar 19, 1994 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 116-107 | |
| Mar 22, 1994 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 117-116 | |
| Mar 24, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 114-112 | |
| Mar 26, 1994 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 112-101 | |
| Mar 29, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | W 116-113 | |
| Mar 30, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 114-104 | |
| Apr 01, 1994 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 146-109 | |
| Apr 02, 1994 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 119-109 | |
| Apr 05, 1994 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 106-101 | |
| Apr 07, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | L 134-102 | |
| Apr 09, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 117-105 | |
| Apr 11, 1994 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 122-108 | |
| Apr 12, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 128-117 | |
| Apr 14, 1994 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 113-108 | |
| Apr 16, 1994 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 109-105 | |
| Apr 18, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 134-131 | |
| Apr 21, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 121-96 | |
| Apr 23, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 126-91 | |
| Apr 24, 1994 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 105-97 |