[1] Prior to the start of the season, the Jazz changed their primary logo that more closely reflects the state of Utah, featuring purple mountains and light blue in the script,[2][3][4] plus adding new uniforms.
[24][25][26][23][16] In the playoffs, the Jazz got off to a flying start in the Western Conference First Round, sweeping the Los Angeles Clippers in three straight games.
[31][32][33][34] In the Western Conference Finals, they took a 2–0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, who were led by Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley and Clyde Drexler.
[44][45][46][47] In their first trip to the finals, the Jazz lost in six games to Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the defending champion Chicago Bulls.
With a chance to take a series lead in Game 5, the Jazz were beaten by a heroic performance by Michael Jordan playing with the flu like ailment 90–88.