The 2001–02 ABA season was the second season of the

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. The regular season started in November 2001 and the year ended with the championship game in March 2002 featuring the

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and

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. Kansas City defeated Southern California, 118–113 in the championship gameChampionship Game Results of ABA
/ref> to win their first ABA title. Following the season, the league took a year off for reorganization. Play was picked up in the 2003-04 ABA season.

Regular Season Standings

Postseason Results

References

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