[{"n": "1998–99 Atlanta Hawks season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-atlanta-hawks-season/", "s": "Hawks finish second in Central Division, earn fourth seed."}, {"n": "1998–99 Boston Celtics season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-boston-celtics-season/", "s": "Lockout-shortened season with rookie Paul Pierce and a 19–31 finish."}, {"n": "1998–99 Charlotte Hornets season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-charlotte-hornets-season/", "s": "Hornets missed playoffs despite winning record after mid-season trade."}, {"n": "1998–99 Chicago Bulls season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-chicago-bulls-season/", "s": "Defending champions fell to 13–37, missing playoffs."}, {"n": "1998–99 Cleveland Cavaliers season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-cleveland-cavaliers-season/", "s": "Lockout-shortened season ended with 22–28 record and no playoffs."}, {"n": "1998–99 Dallas Mavericks season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-dallas-mavericks-season/", "s": "Lockout-shortened season; Mavericks miss playoffs for ninth straight year."}, {"n": "1998–99 Denver Nuggets season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-denver-nuggets-season/", "s": "Lockout-shortened season ends with 14–36 record and worst defensive rating."}, {"n": "1998–99 Detroit Pistons season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-detroit-pistons-season/", "s": "Lockout-shortened season ended with first-round playoff loss to Hawks."}, {"n": "1998–99 Golden State Warriors season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-golden-state-warriors-season/", "s": "Lockout-shortened season; missed playoffs for fifth straight year."}, {"n": "1998–99 Houston Rockets season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-houston-rockets-season/", "s": "Rockets add Pippen, finish 31–19 in lockout-shortened season."}, {"n": "1998–99 Indiana Pacers season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-indiana-pacers-season/", "s": "Pacers won Central Division and swept first two playoff rounds."}, {"n": "1998–99 Los Angeles Clippers season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-los-angeles-clippers-season/", "s": "Clippers tied worst start in NBA history with 0–17 opening."}, {"n": "1998–99 Los Angeles Lakers season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-los-angeles-lakers-season/", "s": "Lakers finish 31–19, reach playoffs under three coaches."}, {"n": "1998–99 Miami Heat season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-miami-heat-season/", "s": "Heat won Atlantic Division, earned top Eastern Conference seed."}, {"n": "1998–99 Milwaukee Bucks season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-milwaukee-bucks-season/", "s": "Bucks end seven-year playoff drought under new coach George Karl."}, {"n": "1998–99 Minnesota Timberwolves season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-minnesota-timberwolves-season/", "s": "Timberwolves went 25–25 and earned the eighth seed in the West."}, {"n": "1998–99 New Jersey Nets season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-new-jersey-nets-season/", "s": "Nets finish last in Atlantic after lockout-shortened 50-game season."}, {"n": "1998–99 New York Knicks season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-new-york-knicks-season/", "s": "Knicks reached playoffs as eighth seed despite lockout-shortened season."}, {"n": "1998–99 Orlando Magic season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-orlando-magic-season/", "s": "Lockout-shortened season saw Magic return to playoffs with 33–17 record."}, {"n": "1998–99 Philadelphia 76ers season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-philadelphia-76ers-season/", "s": "76ers ended a seven-year playoff drought in the lockout-shortened season."}, {"n": "1998–99 Phoenix Suns season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-phoenix-suns-season/", "s": "Suns extended playoff streak to eleven seasons."}, {"n": "1998–99 Portland Trail Blazers season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-portland-trail-blazers-season/", "s": "Lockout-shortened season ended with division title and playoff sweep."}, {"n": "1998–99 Sacramento Kings season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-sacramento-kings-season/", "s": "Kings post first winning record in 16 seasons."}, {"n": "1998–99 San Antonio Spurs season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-san-antonio-spurs-season/", "s": "Spurs win first NBA title, go 37–13 in lockout-shortened season."}, {"n": "1998–99 Seattle SuperSonics season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-seattle-supersonics-season/", "s": "Lockout-shortened season ended with missed playoffs for first time since 1990."}, {"n": "1998–99 Toronto Raptors season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-toronto-raptors-season/", "s": "Raptors' fourth season, shortened by lockout, ended without playoffs."}, {"n": "1998–99 Utah Jazz season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-utah-jazz-season/", "s": "Jazz post league-best record; Malone wins second MVP."}, {"n": "1998–99 Vancouver Grizzlies season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-vancouver-grizzlies-season/", "s": "Grizzlies set NBA record for fewest wins in a season."}, {"n": "1998–99 Washington Wizards season", "u": "/e/1998-99-nba-season-by-team/1998-99-washington-wizards-season/", "s": "Wizards finished 18–32 after a lockout-shortened season."}]