The 1971–72 ABA season was the fifth season of the

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. They finished 34-50, but managed to qualify for the fourth and final playoff spot in the five team Western Division by eight games. They went the distance with the Pacers, who went on to be the eventual ABA champions.

Roster

Season standings

Eastern Division

Western Division

Playoffs

Western Division semifinals ''Rockets lose 4-3''

Game log

1971-72 Denver Rockets Schedule and Results , Basketball-Reference.com

Statistics

Awards and honors

* All-ABA 2nd Team: Ralph Simpson * ABA All-Stars: Ralph Simpson, Arthur Becker
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Transactions

References

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