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1980–81 Cleveland Cavaliers Season
The 1980-81 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the 11th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log , -style="background:#cfc;" , 19 , , November 13, 1980 , , Atlanta W 114–111, , , , Coliseum at Richfield3,987 , 5–14 , -style="background:#cfc;" , 43 , , January 9, 1981 , , @ Atlanta W 108–107 (OT), , , , The Omni9,398 , 16–27 , -style="background:#cfc;" , 51 , , January 23, 1981 , , @ Atlanta W 106–98, , , , The Omni9,820 , 20–31 , - align="center" , colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff", All-Star Break , -style="background:#fcc;" , 64 , , February 21, 1981 , , Atlanta L 105–118, , , , Coliseum at Richfield8,231 , 25–39 , -style="background:#cfc;" , 73 , , March 14, 1981 , , @ Atlanta W 112–110 (OT), , , , The Omni7,368 , ...
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Bill Musselman
William Clifford Musselman (September 13, 1940 – May 5, 2000) was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA, and the NBA. Early life Musselman was the second of five children. His father, Clifford Musselman, was an auto mechanic and band promoter. His mother, Bertha (Combs) Miller, later married James Miller. The young Musselman played basketball, football, and baseball at Wooster High School in Wooster, Ohio. When he graduated in 1958, he was the school's second all-time leading scorer. After high school, he attended Wittenberg College (now Wittenberg University) in Springfield, Ohio, where he played basketball for Ray Mears. Career Kent State University High School In 1963, at the age of 23, Musselman was hired as the head men's basketball coach at Kent State University High School in Kent, Ohio. In Musselman's first season of coaching, the KSUHS Statesmen finished 14–5 and earned a share of the conference title. Ashland University (NCAA) ...
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1980–81 Golden State Warriors Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was the Warriors 35th season in the National Basketball Association, NBA and their 18th season in the San Francisco Bay Area. NBA draft Roster Regular season The Warriors got off to a 12–6 start thanks to their talented cast of rookies and veterans. Late in the season, they were still in a playoff hunt with a 36–34 record before losing 7 of the next 9 games as the Houston Rockets and the Kansas City Kings got red hot and passed the Warriors. Golden State still had a chance to qualify for the playoffs on the last day of the season, but a 96–92 loss in Seattle combined with the Kings' 113–104 win vs. Dallas left the Warriors as the odd team out. Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Season Awards and records * Larry Smith (basketball, born 1958), Larry Smith, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team * Joe Barry Carroll, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team Tran ...
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1980–81 Seattle SuperSonics Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was the SuperSonics 14th season in the NBA. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log !! Streak , - align="center" bgcolor="#edbebf" , 1 , , Oct 10 , , Los Angeles Lakers , , 98–99 , , Kingdome , , 0–1, , Lost 1 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 2 , , Oct 12 , , @ Portland Trail Blazers, , 96–107, , Memorial Colliseum , , 0–2, , Lost 2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#bbffbb" , 3 , , Oct 14 , , @ Dallas Mavericks , , 85–83 , , Reunion Arena , , 1–2, , Won 1 , - align="center" bgcolor="edbebf" , 4 , , Oct 15 , , @ Houston Rockets , , 100–103 , , The Summit , , 1–3, , Lost 1 , - align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" , 5 , , Oct 18 , , @ Kansas City Kings , , 127–122 , , Kemper Arena , , 2–3, , Won 1 , - align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb" , 6 , , Oct 20 , , @ Utah Jazz , , 98– ...
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1980–81 San Diego Clippers Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was the Clippers' 11th season in the NBA and their 3rd season in the city of San Diego. Draft picks Roster Roster Notes * Center Bill Walton missed the entire season due to a left foot injury. * This is Gar Heard's second tour of duty with the franchise. He previously played for the Buffalo Braves from 1973 to 1976. Regular season Season standings Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Awards, records and milestones Awards * Guard Brian Taylor led the league in 3-point field goal A three-point field goal (also 3-pointer, three, or triple) is a field goal in a basketball game made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc surrounding the basket. A successful attempt is worth three points, in contrast to the two p ... percentage this season at .383 (44/115) Week/Month All-Star Season Records Milestones Transactions The Clippers ...
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1980–81 San Antonio Spurs Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was the fifth season in the NBA, the seventh in San Antonio and the 13th as a franchise. It was a landmark season in many ways. The San Antonio Spurs moved to the Western Conference along with the Houston Rockets. The Spurs won their first Midwest Division title, and their third division title overall (they had won the Central Division in 1977-78 and 1978–79). The Spurs had the fourth best team offensive rating in the NBA. Draft picks Roster Regular season Under realignment, the Spurs were shifted to the Midwest Division in the Western Conference. Looking to improve on the previous season, the Spurs looked to shore up the defense by acquiring Dave Corzine, Dave Johnson, and Reggie Johnson. The moves paid immediate dividends as the Spurs got off to a 10–2 start, on the way to a Division Crown with a 52–30 record. In the playoffs, the Spurs lost in 7 games to the cross-state rival Houston Rockets. * The 1980-81 San Antonio Spurs scored ...
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1980–81 Portland Trail Blazers Season
The 1980–81 Portland Trail Blazers season was the 11th season of the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Blazers won seven more games than the previous season, ending with a record of 45–37 and making the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. The Blazers were eliminated from the 1981 NBA Playoffs after losing their best-of-three first-round series to the Kansas City Kings, two games to one. Draft picks Note: This is not a complete list; only the first two rounds are covered, as well as any other picks by the franchise who played at least one NBA game. Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , October 10 , @ Utah L 86–96, , , , Salt Palace Acord Arena , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , October 12 , Sea ...
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1980–81 Phoenix Suns Season
The 1980–81 Phoenix Suns season was the 13th season for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association. At 57–25, the team had finished with its best regular season record. For the Suns, they had appeared in their first Finals five years ago but never could claim a divisional title as their own. Atop the Western Conference standings for the first time, the Suns had earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs. The offense was highlighted by a balanced attack, with four starters averaging 15 points or more a game, but none greater than 19. This, despite a trade that meant the departure of four-time All-NBA Paul Westphal, who was swapped for fourth year All-Star guard Dennis Johnson. In the conference semifinals, the Suns would meet the Kansas City Kings, a team they had defeated in the first round one season ago but found more difficult to handle this season. After a 22-point win in game one, the Suns would go on to lose game seven and the series. The Suns were ...
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1980–81 Philadelphia 76ers Season
The 1980–81 Philadelphia 76ers season was the team's 32nd season in the NBA and 18th season in Philadelphia The team finished the regular season with a 62–20 record, however they lost the tie breaker with the Boston Celtics who had the home court advantage with the same regular season record. In the playoffs, they lost a seven-game series to the Boston Celtics, in the Eastern Conference finals, after having a three games to one series lead. This was the second time this occurred between the two teams (other in 1968), and the final 3 games of the series were decided by 5 points total. Julius Erving would win the Most Valuable Player of the League. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 ...
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1980–81 New York Knicks Season
The 1980–81 New York Knicks season was the 35th Season (sports), season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the 1980–81 NBA season, regular season, the New York Knicks, Knicks finished in third place in the Atlantic Division (NBA), Atlantic Division with a 50–32 win–loss record, qualifying for the 1981 NBA Playoffs. New York lost in the best-of-three first round to the 1980–81 Chicago Bulls season, Chicago Bulls in a two-game sweep. NBA draft ''Note:'' This is not an extensive list; it only covers the first and second rounds, and any other players picked by the franchise that played at least one game in the league. Roster Regular season Season standings Notes *z, y – division champions *x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 5 , , @ 1980–81 Boston Celtics season, Boston , - align="center" bg ...
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1980–81 New Jersey Nets Season
The 1980–81 New Jersey Nets season was the Nets' fifth season in the NBA. It was their final season of play at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway, as the team moved to Brendan Byrne Arena in the Meadowlands for the following season. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Awards and records Transactions References See also * 1980–81 NBA season {{DEFAULTSORT:1980-81 New Jersey Nets season New Jersey Nets season New Jersey Nets seasons New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ... Piscataway, New Jersey ...
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1980–81 Milwaukee Bucks Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was the Bucks 13th season in the NBA. They finished with 60 wins and 22 losses, placing first in their division and second in the Eastern Conference behind the Boston Celtics. It was the Bucks' best regular season record since 1972–73, and their only 60-win season without Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on their roster until the 2018-19 season. The team's top scorer, fourth-year small forward Marques Johnson finished sixth in the MVP voting. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log , -style="background:#bbffbb;" , 1 , , October 10, 1980 , , @ Philadelphia W 106–103, Junior Bridgeman (21) , , , The Spectrum , 1–0 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , , October 11, 1980 , , @ New York L 109–114, Marques Johnson (19) , , , Madison Square Garden , 1-1 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 3 , , October 16, 1980 , , Boston L 10 ...
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1980–81 Los Angeles Lakers Season
The 1980-81 NBA season was the Lakers' 33rd season in the NBA and the 21st season in Los Angeles. The Lakers were attempting to become the first team since 1969 to repeat as NBA Champions. Despite missing Magic Johnson for 45 games due to a knee injury, the Lakers still managed an impressive 54–28 record during the regular season, and they were the #3 seed heading into the Western Conference playoffs. However, the underdog Houston Rockets eliminated the Lakers in a best-of-three first round series two games to one. NBA draft The Lakers did not have a first-round pick in the 1980 Draft. Their first selection was Wayne Robinson, the 31st pick overall, but he never played a game for the Lakers. Future NBA Coach Butch Carter was their second selection at #37 overall. Roster Roster Notes * Shooting guard Magic Johnson missed 45 games during the season after suffering a torn cartilage in his left knee on November 18 during a game against the Kansas City Kin ...
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