NBA
Utah Jazz 1986-87
1986-87 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1986-87 Utah Jazz finished 44-38 (.537), ranking 9th of 23 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Karl Malone led the roster at 21.7 points per game, with Darrell Griffith adding 15.0.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
107.9 PPG
44.5 RPG
27.4 APG
Key Players
Kelly Tripucka 10.1 PPG 3.1 RPG · 3.1 APG · 79 GP
Bob Hansen 9.7 PPG 2.8 RPG · 1.4 APG · 72 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Malone | 82 | 21.7 | 10.4 | 1.9 |
| Darrell Griffith | 76 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Thurl Bailey | 81 | 13.8 | 5.3 | 1.3 |
| Kelly Tripucka | 79 | 10.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Bob Hansen | 72 | 9.7 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Rickey Green | 81 | 9.6 | 2.0 | 6.7 |
| John Stockton | 82 | 7.9 | 1.8 | 8.2 |
| Mark Eaton | 79 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 1.3 |
| Carey Scurry | 69 | 5.0 | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Dell Curry | 67 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Kent Benson | 73 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 0.5 |
| Marc Iavaroni | 78 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.5 |