1985–86 Utah Jazz season

Updated on Jan 11, 2024

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Head coach Frank Layden Record 42–40 (.512)		Arena Salt Palace Television KUTV
Place Division: 4th (Midwest) Conference: 5th (Western) Playoff finish West First Round (eliminated 1–3)

The 1985–86 Utah Jazz season saw the Jazz draft Karl Malone.

West First Round

(4) Dallas Mavericks vs. (5) Utah Jazz: Mavericks win series 3–1

Game 1 @ Reunion Arena, Dallas (April 18): Dallas 101, Utah 93

Game 2 @ Reunion Arena, Dallas (April 20): Dallas 113, Utah 106

Game 3 @ Salt Palace, Salt Lake City (April 23): Utah 100, Dallas 98

Game 4 @ Salt Palace, Salt Lake City (April 25): Dallas 117, Utah 113

Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Mavericks and Jazz.

Mark Eaton, NBA All-Defensive First Team

Karl Malone, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team

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