1980–81 Utah Jazz season

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Head coach Tom Nissalke Record 28–54 (.341)		Arena Salt Palace Playoff finish DNQ
Place Division: 5th (Midwest)Conference: 11th (Western)

The 1980-81 Utah Jazz season was the team's seventh in the NBA. They began the season hoping to improve upon their 24-58 output from the previous season. They bested it by four wins, finishing 28-54, but failed to qualify for the playoffs for the seventh straight season.

Notes

z, y – division champions

x – clinched playoff spot

Awards and records

Darrell Griffith, NBA Rookie of the Year Award

Adrian Dantley, All-NBA Second Team

Darrell Griffith, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team

References

1980–81 Utah Jazz season Wikipedia

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