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1980–81 Indiana Pacers Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was Indiana's fifth season in the NBA and their 14th season as a franchise. The Pacers had their first NBA winning season and made their first NBA playoff appearance, which was quickly scuttled by a 2–0 sweep from the Philadelphia 76ers. Offseason NBA Draft Roster Regular season Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , October 10, 1980 , @ New Jersey W 110–91, , , , Rutgers Athletic Center , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , October 11, 1980 , Detroit W 100–87, Davis (22) , Edwards (16) , Davis (11) , Market Square Arena , 2–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , October 15, 19807:35p.m. EST , Chicago L 97–108, , , , Market Square Arena6,909 , 2–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 4 , October 18, 19807:35p.m. EST , Boston W 103–99, Edwards (18) , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack McKinney (basketball)
John Paul McKinney (July 13, 1935 – September 25, 2018) was an American college and professional basketball coach. As a head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Los Angeles Lakers, he introduced an up-tempo style of play that became known as Showtime. However, his only season with the Lakers ended prematurely after a bicycle accident. McKinney joined the Indiana Pacers, where he was named NBA Coach of the Year in 1981. He also coached the Kansas City Kings (now known as the Sacramento Kings). In addition, he served as an assistant for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Portland Trail Blazers. Early life McKinney was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Paul McKinney, a police detective, and Jen McMahon, a homemaker. He attended St. James High School for Boys, St. James High in Chester, where he played basketball under coach Jack Ramsay. He graduated in 1953. College career McKinney went to college at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He played three se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Detroit Pistons Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 33rd season in the NBA and 24th season in the city of Detroit. The team played at the Pontiac Silverdome. The rebuilding Pistons finished the season with a 21–61 (.256) record, 6th place in the Central Division. The team was led by center Kent Benson (15.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg) and guard John Long (17.7 ppg). 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 , October 10 , Washington L 85–95, , , , Pontiac Silverdome , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , October 11 , @ Indiana L 87–100, , , , Market Square Arena , 0–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , October 13 , @ New Jersey L 92–108, , , , Rutgers Athletic Center , 0–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 4 , October 14 , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Utah Jazz Season
The 1980–81 Utah Jazz season was the team's seventh in the NBA. They began the season hoping to improve upon their 24–58 output from the previous season. The team started the season 12–6 but lost 15 of the next 17 games, however they bested it by four wins, finishing 28–54, but failed to qualify for the playoffs for the seventh straight season. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Awards and records * Darrell Griffith, NBA Rookie of the Year Award * Adrian Dantley, All-NBA Second Team * Darrell Griffith, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team Transactions Free agents References {{DEFAULTSORT:1980-81 Utah Jazz season Utah Jazz seasons U Utah Jazz Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz are an American professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City. The Jazz compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 {, class="toccolours" style="font-size: 95%; width: 100%;" , - ! colspan="2" style="background-color: #87CEEB; color: #FF8C00; text-align: center;" , San Diego Clippers roster , - style="background-color: #FF8C00; color: #87CEEB; text-align: center;" ! Players !! Coaches , - , valign="top" , {, class="sortable" style="background:transparent; margin:0px; width:100%;" ! Pos. !! # !! Nat. !! Name !! Ht. !! Wt. !! From , - 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 {, class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%; text-align:center;" , - !colsp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 9209 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Portland Trail Blazers Season
The 1980–81 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 , Seattle W 107–96, , , , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 New York Knicks Season
The 1980–81 New York Knicks season was the 35th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in third place in the 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 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 Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , March 31 , Chicago L 80–90, Ray Williams (19) , Micheal Ray Richardson (13) , Micheal Ray Richardson (6) , Madison Square Garden14,822 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , April 3 , @ Chicago W 114–115 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created. New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz Albums and EPs * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, ... Piscataway, New Jersey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 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 103†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Kings. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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