1972–73 New York Nets season

1972–73 New York Nets season
Head coach Lou Carnesecca
Arena Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Results
Record 30–54 (.357)
Place Division: 4th (ABA)
Playoff finish Lost ABA Eastern Division Semifinals

The 1972–73 New York Nets season was the sixth season of the franchise.

Roster

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

1972-73 ABA EasternStandings
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: Lost 4-1 to Carolina Cougars
Game Date Away Team Home Team
1 Fri, March 30 New York Nets 96 Carolina Cougars 104
2 Sat, March 31 New York Nets 114 Carolina Cougars 111
3 Tue, April 3 Carolina Cougars 101 New York Nets 91
4 Thu, April 5 Carolina Cougars 112 New York Nets 108
5 Fri, April 6 New York Nets 113 Carolina Cougars 136

References

  1. ↑ 1972-73 New York Nets Roster and Stats

External Links

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