1992-93 NBA Imperialism Map

Territory Changes

Team Territory Control

This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.

Final standings: the Minnesota Timberwolves finished on top with 27 of 27 territories (100.0%).

Team Territories Controlled
Minnesota Timberwolves 27 (100.0%)

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  • Every team starts with the land closest to its arena.
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Season Records

The standout territory feats of the season.

Biggest Land Grab
+27
Seattle SuperSonics
in a single day (1993-03-02)
Longest Reign
42
Minnesota Timberwolves
straight days as leader
Most Conquered
104
Utah Jazz
territories taken all season
Biggest Collapse
−27
Seattle SuperSonics
lost in one day (1993-03-08)

Team Directory

Each team's season at a glance — days spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Target Center

42 days led peak 27 +27 taken

Utah Jazz

Delta Center

21 days led peak 27 +104 taken

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Stadium

15 days led peak 27 +51 taken

Detroit Pistons

The Palace of Auburn Hills

12 days led peak 27 +40 taken

Seattle SuperSonics

Climate Pledge Arena

12 days led peak 27 +55 taken

Portland Trail Blazers

Memorial Coliseum

10 days led peak 27 +47 taken

New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden

9 days led peak 27 +55 taken

Phoenix Suns

America West Arena

9 days led peak 27 +51 taken

Boston Celtics

Boston Garden

7 days led peak 27 +34 taken

Cleveland Cavaliers

Richfield Coliseum

7 days led peak 27 +33 taken

Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena

7 days led peak 27 +68 taken

San Antonio Spurs

HemisFair Arena

7 days led peak 13 +22 taken

Philadelphia 76ers

The Spectrum

6 days led peak 12 +14 taken

Atlanta Hawks

Omni Coliseum

5 days led peak 27 +33 taken

New Jersey Nets

Brendan Byrne Arena

5 days led peak 27 +36 taken

Washington Bullets

Capital Centre

5 days led peak 27 +37 taken

Orlando Magic

Orlando Arena

4 days led peak 27 +64 taken

Dallas Mavericks

Reunion Arena

2 days led peak 27 +35 taken

Golden State Warriors

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

2 days led peak 27 +37 taken

Indiana Pacers

Market Square Arena

2 days led peak 27 +29 taken

Miami Heat

Miami Arena

2 days led peak 27 +39 taken

Sacramento Kings

ARCO Arena

1 day led peak 27 +30 taken

Milwaukee Bucks

Bradley Center

1 day led peak 4 +3 taken

Los Angeles Lakers

Great Western Forum

0 days led peak 10 +18 taken

Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Coliseum

0 days led peak 7 +19 taken

Houston Rockets

The Summit

0 days led peak 7 +7 taken

Denver Nuggets

McNichols Sports Arena

0 days led peak 1 +0 taken

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