1971–72 Dallas Chaparrals season
The 1971–72 Dallas Chaparrals season was the fifth season of the Chaparrals in the American Basketball Association. For the third straight season, the Chaps lost to the Stars in the Semifinals. This was the final playoff appearance for the team in Dallas before the move to San Antonio in 1974.
| 1971–72 Dallas Chaparrals season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Tom Nissalke |
| Arena | Moody Coliseum Dallas Memorial Auditorium |
| Results | |
| Record | 42–42 (.500) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Lost in the ABA Semifinals |
Roster
- 44 John Beasley - Power forward
- 40 Len Chappell - Power forward
- 4/21 Jeff Congdon - Point guard
- 20 Donnie Freeman - Shooting guard
- 15 Shaler Halimon - Small forward
- 11 Joe Hamilton - Point guard
- 54 Simmie Hill - Small forward
- 25 George Johnson - Center
- 43 Collis Jones - Power forward
- 33 Rich Jones - SF
- 23 Steve Jones - SG
- 50 Goo Kennedy - Power forward
- 55 Gene Moore - Center (traded to the New York Nets early in the season)
- 52 Rich Niemann - Center
- 15 George Peeples - Center
- 13 Gene Phillips - Guard
- Bob Quick - Small forward
- 15 Ron Sanford - Forward
Final standings
Western Division
| Team | W | L | % | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Stars | 60 | 24 | .714 | - |
| Indiana Pacers | 47 | 37 | .560 | 13 |
| Dallas Chaparrals | 42 | 42 | .500 | 18 |
| Denver Rockets | 34 | 50 | .405 | 26 |
| Memphis Pros | 26 | 58 | .310 | 34 |
Playoffs
Western Division Semifinals[1]
| Game | Date | Location | Score | Record | Attendance |
| 1 | April 1 | Utah | 96–106 | 0–1 | 8,783 |
| 2 | April 3 | Utah | 107–113 | 0–2 | 9,121 |
| 3 | April 5 | Dallas | 89–96 | 0–3 | 4,076 |
| 4 | April 7 | Dallas | 99–103 | 0–4 | 3,918 |
Chaparrals lose series 4–0
Awards and honors
1972 ABA All-Star Game selections (game played on January 29, 1972)
- Donnie Freeman
- Steve Jones
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References
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