Clyde Drexler, who was selected for the 1990 NBA All-Star Game, continued to be the leading scorer for the Trail Blazers with 23.3 points per game, as the Blazers rebounded off their disappointing season to post a solid 59–23 record—good enough for second place in the Pacific Division. In the playoffs, the acquisition of Williams continued to help make the Blazers stronger as they won their first playoff series in five years by sweeping the Dallas Mavericks in three straight games.