During the 96/97 Finals season the Utah Jazz played Washington twice, and won both times. In Utah the Jazz blew out the Bullets, with Utah’s big three all playing a mere 23 minutes. Next time around (with the Jazz being a 48-17 team at that point) the Jazz needed a Stockton double-double and a Malone 32 point outing to beat the Washington team.
The Bullets had an interesting roster that year, which included starters Rod Strickland, Juwan Howard, George Muresan, a young Chris Webber, and, at shooting guard, Calbert Cheaney.