1971-72 Buffalo Braves season

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1971-72 Buffalo Braves season
Head Coach Dolph Schayes
Arena Buffalo Memorial Auditorium
Results
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Place Division: 4th
Conference: 7th
Playoff Finish Did not qualify

A pair of rookies named Smith gave Buffalo fans reason for a bright future. The Braves repeated their 22-60 record from their inaugural season, and occupied the Atlantic Division basement. [1] Elmore Smith and Randy Smith each had out standing rookie seasons with Elmore averaging 17.3 points per game and 15.2 rebounds per game, while Randy added 13.4 points per game. [2]

Contents

[edit] Offseason

[edit] NBA Draft

Main article: 1971 NBA Draft
Round Pick Player Position Nationality College
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2

[edit] Regular season

[edit] Season Standings

[edit] Season Schedule

[edit] Player stats

Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average

Player GP REB AST STL BLK PTS AVG

[edit] Awards and Honors

[edit] References

  1. ^ Buffalo Braves (1970-1978)
  2. ^ Buffalo Braves (1970-1978)
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Golden State • Houston • Los Angeles • Portland • Seattle
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