The
1976–77 New Orleans Jazz season was the team's third in the NBA. They began the season hoping to improve upon their 38–44 output from the
previous season. They came up three wins shy of tying it, finishing 35–47, and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third straight season.
1976–77 New Orleans Jazz
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Draft picks
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
:z – clinched division title
:y – clinched division title
:x – clinched playoff spot
Record vs. opponents
Awards and records
* Pete Maravich
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, All-NBA First Team
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* E. C. Coleman, NBA All-Defensive First Team
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References
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