1996-97 American Basketball League Standings
1996-97 American Basketball League Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1996-97 American Basketball League Statistical Leaders
Postseason
Semifinals - Columbus Quest over San Jose Lasers 2-0Semifinals - Richmond Rage over Colorado Explosion 2-0
Finals - Columbus Quest over Richmond Rage 3-2
1996-97 ABL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | PF | PA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Conference | ||||||
| Columbus Quest | 31 | 9 | 3444 | 2936 | Won Championship | |
| Richmond Rage | 21 | 19 | 3193 | 3256 | Lost Championship | |
| Atlanta Glory | 18 | 22 | 3257 | 3420 | ||
| New England Blizzard | 16 | 24 | 3250 | 3304 | ||
| Western Conference | ||||||
| Colorado Explosion | 25 | 15 | 3086 | 2964 | Lost semifinals | |
| San Jose Lasers | 18 | 22 | 2920 | 2990 | Lost semifinals | |
| Seattle Reign | 17 | 23 | 3059 | 3198 | ||
| Portland Power | 14 | 26 | 2827 | 2968 | ||
 Atlanta Glory |
 Colorado Explosion |
 Columbus Quest |
 New England Blizzard |
 Portland Power |
 Richmond Rage |
 San Jose Lasers |
 Seattle Reign |
