The 1976–77 NBA season was the Warriors' 31st season in the

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.1976–77 Golden State Warriors
/ref> In the playoffs, the Warriors defeated the Detroit Pistons in the 1st round in three games before losing in the semi-finals in seven to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors wouldn't return to the playoffs again until

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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

Playoffs

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Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland Arena, often referred to as the Oakland Coliseum Arena, is an indoor arena in Oakland, California, and part of the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Authority. Opened in 1966, the arena was originally home to the California Seals of the ...

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Awards and records

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References

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