1972–73 New York Nets season
The 1972–73 New York Nets season was the sixth season of the franchise.
| 1972–73 New York Nets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Lou Carnesecca |
| Arena | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
| Results | |
| Record | 30–54 (.357) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Eastern (ABA)) |
| Playoff finish | Division Semifinals (Lost to Cougars 1–4) |
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com | |
Roster
- R stands for rookie
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Birthday | Experience (in years) | College/High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Ard | C | 6-8 | 215 | September 19, 1948 | 2 | University of Cincinnati |
| 20 | Johnny Baum | SF | 6-5 | 200 | June 17, 1946 | 3 | Temple University |
| 43 | Arthur Becker | PF | 6-7 | 205 | January 12, 1942 | 5 | Arizona State University |
| 3 | George Bruns | PG | 6-0 | 160 | August 30, 1946 | Rookie | Manhattan College |
| 40 | George Carter | SF | 6-4 | 210 | January 10, 1944 | 4 | St. Bonaventure University |
| 22 | Jim Chones | PF | 6-11 | 220 | November 30, 1949 | Rookie | Marquette University |
| 21 | Joe DePre | SG | 6-3 | 185 | December 19, 1947 | 2 | St. John's University |
| 44 | Gary Gregor | SF | 6-7 | 225 | August 13, 1945 | 4 | University of South Carolina |
| 30 | Bob Lackey | SG | 6-5 | 200 | April 4, 1949 | Rookie | Marquette University |
| 21 | Brian Mahoney | SG | 6-3 | 175 | December 17, 1948 | Rookie | Manhattan College |
| 25 | Bill Melchionni | PG | 6-1 | 165 | October 19, 1944 | 5 | Villanova University |
| 5 | Billy Paultz | C | 6-11 | 235 | July 30, 1948 | 2 | St. John's University |
| 13 | John Roche | SG | 6-3 | 170 | September 26, 1949 | 1 | University of South Carolina |
| 14 | Brian Taylor | PG | 6-2 | 185 | June 9, 1951 | Rookie | Princeton University |
| 32 | Trooper Washington | PF | 6-7 | 215 | April 21, 1944 | 5 | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania[1] |
Final standings
| Eastern Division | W | L | PCT. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Cougars | 57 | 27 | .679 | — |
| Kentucky Colonels | 56 | 28 | .667 | 1 |
| Virginia Squires | 42 | 42 | .500 | 15 |
| New York Nets | 30 | 54 | .357 | 27 |
| Memphis Tams | 24 | 60 | .286 | 33 |
Playoffs
Eastern Division Semifinals vs. Carolina Cougars[2]
| Game | Date | Location | Score | Record | Attendance |
| 1 | March 30 | Greensboro (Carolina) | 96–104 | 0–1 | 4,725 |
| 2 | March 31 | Raleigh (Carolina) | 114–111 | 1–1 | 6,343 |
| 3 | April 3 | New York | 91–101 | 1–2 | 8,418 |
| 4 | April 5 | New York | 108–112 | 1–3 | 7,867 |
| 5 | April 6 | Greensboro (Carolina) | 113–136 | 1–4 | 6,388 |
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References
- 1972-73 New York Nets Roster and Stats
- "1973-74 ABA Regular Season Standings". Remembertheaba.com. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
External links
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