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| 1997 NBL season | ||||
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| League | National Basketball League | |||
| Season | 1997 | |||
| Dates | 11 April – 1 November 1997 | |||
| Teams | 11 | |||
| TV partner(s) | Australia: | |||
| Regular season | ||||
| Season champions | S.E. Melbourne Magic | |||
| Season MVP |  Andrew Gaze (Melbourne) | |||
| Finals | ||||
| Champions | Melbourne Tigers (2nd title) | |||
| Runners-up | S.E. Melbourne Magic | |||
| Semifinalists | North Melbourne Giants Perth Wildcats | |||
| Finals MVP |  Lanard Copeland (Melbourne) | |||
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The 1997 NBL season was the 19th season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of 11 teams contest the league. The Hobart Devils, Geelong Supercats and Gold Coast Rollers did not return this season.