1971–72 New York Nets season

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1971–72 New York Nets season
Head coach Lou Carnesecca
Arena Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Results
Record 44–40 (.524)
Place Division: 3rd (ABA)
Playoff finish Lost ABA Finals
< 1970–71 1972–73 >

The 1971–72 New York Nets season was the 5th season of the franchise. They finished 3rd among the six team division, qualifying for the playoffs by nine games.[1]

The Nets advanced to the ABA Finals, where they lost to the Indiana Pacers.


Roster

Number Player Position Height Weight Birthday Experience (in years) College/High School
12 Jim Ard C 6-8 215 September 19, 1948 1 University of Cincinnati
24 Rick Barry SF 6-7 205 March 28, 1944 5 University of Miami
20 Johnny Baum SF 6-5 200 June 17, 1946 2 Temple University
21 Joe DePre SG 6-3 185 December 19, 1947 1 St. John's University
11 Sonny Dove PF 6-7 198 August 16, 1945 4 St. John's University
23 Jarrett Durham F 6-5 188 August 22, 1949 Rookie Duquesne University
14 Bob Greacen SF 6-7 206 September 15, 1947 2 Rutgers University
3 Manny Leaks C 6-8 225 November 27, 1945 3 Niagara University
25 Bill Melchionni PG 6-1 165 October 19, 1944 4 Villanova University
10 Gene Moore C 6-9 225 July 29, 1945 3 Saint Louis University
5 Billy Paultz C 6-11 235 July 30, 1948 1 St. John's University
13 John Roche SG 6-3 170 September 26, 1949 Rookie University of South Carolina
22 Oliver Taylor SG 6-2 194 March 7, 1947 1 University of Houston
32 Trooper Washington PF 6-7 215 April 21, 1944 4 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
4 Elnardo Webster F 6-5 190 March 6, 1948 Rookie Saint Peter's College
14 Gary Zeller SG 6-3 205 November 20, 1947 1 Drake University

Final Standings

1972-73 ABA Western Standings
Eastern Division W L PCT. GB
Kentucky Colonels 68 16 .810 -
Virginia Squires 45 39 .536 23
New York Nets 44 40 .524 24
The Floridians 36 48 .429 32
Carolina Cougars 35 49 .417 33
Pittsburgh Condors 25 59 .405 43

Playoffs

Eastern Division Semifinals: 4-2 over Kentucky Colonels

Game Date Away Team Home Team
1 Sat, April 1 New York Nets 122 Kentucky Colonels 108
2 Tue, April 4 New York Nets 105 Kentucky Colonels 90
3 Wed, April 5 Kentucky Colonels 105 New York Nets 99
4 Fri, April 7 Kentucky Colonels 92 New York Nets 100
5 Sat, April 8 New York Nets 93 Kentucky Colonels 109
6 Mon, April 10 Kentucky Colonels 96 New York Nets 101

East Division Finals: 4-3 over Virginia Squires

Game Date Away Team Home Team
1 Thu, April 13 New York Nets 91 Virginia Squires 138
2 Sat, April 15 New York Nets 106 Virginia Squires 115
3 Mon, April 24 Virginia Squires 117 New York Nets 119
4 Wed, April 26 Virginia Squires 107 New York Nets 118
5 Sat, April 29 New York Nets 107 Virginia Squires 116
6 Mon, May 1 Virginia Squires 136 New York Nets 146
7 Thu, May 4 New York Nets 94 Virginia Squires 88

ABA Finals: Lost 4-2 to Indiana Pacers

Game Date Away Team Home Team
1 Sat, May 6 New York Nets 103 Indiana Pacers 124
2 Tue, May 9 New York Nets 117 Indiana Pacers 115
3 Fri, May 12 Indiana Pacers 114 New York Nets 108
4 Mon, May 15 Indiana Pacers 105 New York Nets 110
5 Thu, May 18 New York Nets 99 Indiana Pacers 100
6 Sat, May 20 Indiana Pacers 108 New York Nets 105

References

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  1. ↑ http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYA/1972.html
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