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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 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] |
Kevin Loughery
Kevin Michael Loughery (born March 28, 1940) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. Career biography Loughery spent 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (1962–1973), almost nine of them with the Baltimore Bullets. He was traded along with Fred Carter from the Bullets to the Philadelphia 76ers for Archie Clark, a 1973 second-round selection (19th overall–Louie Nelson) and cash on October 17, 1971. His head coaching career began when he replaced Roy Rubin as player-coach of a 76ers team that was 4–47 on January 23, 1973. He received a player-coach contract which included an offer to continue in that capacity for two more years beyond the balance of that season. The team slightly improved under Loughery, posting a 5–26 record for the remainder of the season. He declined the offer to stay with the 76ers and was eventually replaced by Gene Shue on June 15, 1973. Instead in the meantime, he effectively retired as an active playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Jackson
Philip Douglas Jackson (born September 17, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive. A power forward, Jackson played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning NBA championships with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973. Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1998, leading them to six NBA championships. He then coached the Los Angeles Lakers from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2011; the team won five league titles under his leadership. Jackson's 11 NBA titles as a coach surpassed the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. Jackson is known for his use of Tex Winter's triangle offense as well as a holistic approach to coaching that was influenced by Eastern philosophy, garnering him the nickname "Zen Master". Jackson cited Robert Pirsig's book ''Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance'' as one of the major guiding forces in his life. He also applied Native American spiritual practices as documented in his book ''S ... [...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] |
1980–81 Kansas City Kings Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was the Kings 32nd season in the NBA and their ninth season in the city of Kansas City. The Kansas City Kings made the playoffs with a 40-42 win loss record and appeared in the western conference finals where they lost to the also 40-42 Houston Rockets. This is the only time two NBA teams with losing records have made it to the conference finals. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , October 12, 1980 , @ Phoenix L 100–109, , , , Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , October 14, 1980 , @ San Antonio L 103–109, , , , HemisFair Arena , 1–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 4 , October 15, 1980 , Los Angeles L 107–112 (OT), , , , Kemper Arena , 1–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
1980–81 Houston Rockets Season
The 1980–81 Houston Rockets season saw the Rockets lose the NBA Finals. The 1981 Rockets are the only team since the 1959 Minneapolis Lakers to make the NBA Finals with a losing record. In the playoffs, the Rockets defeated the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in three games in the First Round, then defeated the San Antonio Spurs in seven games in the Semifinals, and the Kansas City Kings in five games in the Conference Finals, reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, only to fall to the Boston Celtics in six games in the NBA Finals. Draft picks Roster Regular season In the 1980–81 season, after the newly established Dallas Mavericks became the third NBA team in Texas, the NBA restructured the conferences and sent the Rockets, who had previously played in the Eastern Conference, to the Midwest Division of the Western Conference. It was head coach Del Harris's second season, and he led Houston to a 40–42 record. The Rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Golden State Warriors Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was the Warriors 35th season in the 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 and advanced to the playoffs. Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Season Awards and records * Larry Smith, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team * Joe Barry Carroll, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team Transactions References See also * 1980-81 NBA season {{DEFAULTSORT:1980-81 Golden State Warriors Season Golden State Warriors seasons G Golden Golden Golden means made of, or relating to gold. Golden may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * ... [...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 Denver Nuggets Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was the Nuggets 5th season in the National Basketball Association, NBA and their 14th season as a franchise. Draft picks The Denver Nuggets made twelve selections in the 1980 NBA Draft. Roster Regular season Season standings Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Awards and records Transactions References {{DEFAULTSORT:1980-81 Denver Nuggets Season Denver Nuggets seasons 1980–81 NBA season by team, De 1980 in sports in Colorado, Denver Nugget 1981 in sports in Colorado, Denver Nugget ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Dallas Mavericks Season
The 1980–81 Dallas Mavericks season was the first season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Expansion Draft Draft picks * Kiki Vandeweghe of UCLA was drafted by the Mavs with the 11th pick of the 1980 NBA Draft, but Vandeweghe refused to play for the expansion Mavericks and staged a holdout that lasted a month into the team's inaugural season. Vandeweghe was traded to the Denver Nuggets, along with a first-round pick in 1981, in exchange for two future first-round 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 Awards Records Transactions Trades Free agents Additions Subtractions See also * 1980–81 NBA season References {{DEFAULTSORT:1980-81 Dallas Mavericks Season Dallas Mavericks seasons Da Dallas Dallas Dallas () is the List of municipaliti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 , 26 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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