The 1967–68

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and of the Buccaneers. The Pipers finished first in the Western Division, going all the way to the ABA Finals. In the Western Division semifinals, the Bucs beat the

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in five games. In the Division Finals, they won three straight over the

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to win the series in five games. In the ABA Finals, the Bucs and the

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split the six games of the series (with a Game 6 loss at home) that set up a pivotal Game 7 in Pittsburgh. The Pipers won the game and the Finals 122–113.

Roster

Final standings

Western Division

Record vs. opponents

Playoffs

Western Division Semifinals Western Division Finals ABA Finals ''Bucs lose series, 4–3''

Awards, records, and honors

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played on January 9, 1968 *

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* Larry Brown * Jimmy Jones *

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Brown (7-of-9 for 17 points) was named All–Star MVP.

References

Buccaneers on Basketball Reference
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