Summary and Awards / Teams
Season: Standings / Streaks / ...
Playoffs: Brackets / Series / ...

NBA 1987-88 Regular Season and Playoffs Summary.

Information about the 1987-1988 NBA season, including champion, MVP awards, statistical leaders and other basic data.

Playoffs Summary

NBA Champion
1988 NBA Champion
Los Angeles Lakers
1988 NBA Champion
NBA Finals
Los Angeles Lakers
4 - 3
Detroit Pistons
Finals MVP
James Worthy
Los Angeles Lakers

Regular Season Summary

Best Record
Los Angeles Lakers
62-20 (.756)
Season MVP
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
Defensive Player
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
Rookie of the Year
Mark Jackson
New York Knicks
Coach of the Year
Doug Moe
Denver Nuggets
All-Star Game MVP
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
Most Improved Player
Kevin Duckworth
Portland Trail Blazers
6th Man of the Year
Roy Tarpley
Dallas Mavericks
Clutch Player of the Year
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Scoring Leader
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
35.0 points per game
Rebounds Leader
Michael Cage
Los Angeles Clippers
13.0 rebounds per game
Assists Leader
John Stockton
Utah Jazz
13.8 assists per game
Steals Leader
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
3.2 steals per game
Blocks Leader
Mark Eaton
Utah Jazz
3.7 blocks per game