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The 1991–92 NBA season was the 22nd season for the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After losing three of their first four games, the Blazers would quickly recover as they continued to lead the way in the West posting a 57–25 record, earning their second straight Pacific Division championship and 10th consecutive trip to the NBA Playoffs. Clyde Drexler led the way averaging 25.0 points per game while being named to the All-NBA First Team, selected for the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, and finishing a distant second to Michael Jordan in the MVP ballot.
Contents
- Season standings
- West First Round
- West Conference Semifinals
- West Conference Finals
- NBA Finals
- Awards and records
- References
The Blazers began their postseason run by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 3–1 in the first round, eliminating the Lakers for the first time since Portland's championship season of 1977; the Lakers had beaten the Blazers in four playoff series since then, including most recently the 1991 Western Conference Finals. The Blazers proceeded to defeat the Phoenix Suns 4–1 in the second round and Karl Malone's Utah Jazz 4–2 in the Western Conference Finals, earning their second trip to the NBA Finals in three years, and a matchup with the defending champion Chicago Bulls.
The Blazers' dream of winning their second NBA title, however, was stifled by the Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen-led Bulls, who defeated the Blazers 4–2 and won their second straight NBA title. Following the season, Danny Ainge signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns.
For the season, the Blazers changed their logo and uniforms. Both would last until 2002.
Season standings
y – clinched division titlex – clinched playoff spotz – clinched division titley – clinched division titlex – clinched playoff spotWest First Round
(1) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (8) Los Angeles Lakers: Blazers win series 3–1
Last Playoff Meeting: 1991 Western Conference Finals (Los Angeles won 4–2)
West Conference Semifinals
(1) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (4) Phoenix Suns: Blazers win series 4–1
West Conference Finals
(1) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (2) Utah Jazz: Blazers win series 4–2
Last Playoff Meeting: 1991 Western Conference Semifinals (Portland won 4–1)
NBA Finals
(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (1) Portland Trail Blazers: Bulls win series 4–2
Last Playoff Meeting: 1977 Western Conference First Round (Portland won 2–1)