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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="#ccff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Lowell Gibbs "Cotton" Fitzsimmons (October 7, 1931 – July 24, 2004) was an American college and NBA basketball coach. A native of Bowling Green, Missouri, he attended and played basketball at Hannibal-LaGrange Junior College in Hannibal, Missouri and Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. He coached the Phoenix Suns three times, was named the NBA Coach of the Year twice, and is often credited as the architect of the Suns' success of the late 1980s and early to middle 1990s. Fitzsimmons won 1,089 games in his coaching career: 223 games at the junior college level, 34 at the Division I college level and 832 in the NBA. On May 16, 2021, it was announced that Fitzsimmons was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The Class of 2021 enshrinement ceremony occurred on September 11, 2021. Early life Born to Clancy and Zelda Fitzsimmons, Lowell Fitzsimmons was raised in Bowling Green, Missouri, where he attended Bowling Green High School. The family of six ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Chicago Bulls Season
The 1980-81 NBA season was the Bulls' 15th season in the NBA and their first season in the Eastern Conference. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , March 31 , @ New York W 90–80, Ricky Sobers (18) , Artis Gilmore (16) , Ricky Sobers (6) , Madison Square Garden14,822 , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , April 3 , New York W 115–114 (OT), Reggie Theus (37) , Dwight Jones (14) , Reggie Theus (11) , Chicago Stadium19,901 , 2–0 , - , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , April 5 , @ Boston L 109–121, Dwight Jones (19) , Dwight Jones (9) , Jones, Sobers (4) , Boston Garden15,320 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , April 7 , @ Boston L 97–106, Reggie Theus (21) , Gilmore, Jones (10) , three players ... [...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 Philadelphia 76ers Season
The 1980–81 NBA season was the 76ers 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 , - align="cente ... [...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 114–11 ... [...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 10 ... [...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 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 ( ... [...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 Ro ... [...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 __NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of 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 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |