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In a showcase of the futility of the '72-'73 Braves, during the team's fifth game of the season on October 20, 1972, the team set an NBA record which still stands for most points in a single quarter with 58 in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics. However the Celtics were in the process of a blowout win and had already lead the Braves ...
During the regular season the Bullets had been 36–5 (which was an NBA single-season record for home victories) at home, but lost both games to the Braves. The Braves then opened the series at the Capital Centre with a 113–102 victory in game 1. McAdoo was the game-high scorer with 35 and game-high rebounder with 14.
The Braves showed improvement under new Coach Jack Ramsay. Rookie center Bob McAdoo provided the silver lining by winning the Rookie of the Year Award with 18.0 points per game and 9.1 rebounds per game. [1] During the fifth game of the season versus the Boston Celtics on October 20, 1972, the team set an NBA record which still stands for most ...
[a] NBA win-loss records also do not include wins and losses recorded during a team's playing time in the American Basketball Association (ABA), despite the 1976 ABA–NBA merger. [ 2 ] The San Antonio Spurs have the highest win-loss record percentage, with 2,305–1,562 (.596). [ 3 ]
Los Angeles Clippers regular season record (1984–present) 1,398 1,814 .435 All-time regular season record 1,843 2,517.423; Buffalo Braves postseason record (1970–1978) 9 13 .409 San Diego Clippers postseason record (1978–1984) 0 0 — Los Angeles Clippers postseason record (1984–present) 56 70 .444 All-time postseason record 65 83.439
The 1970–71 NBA season was the Buffalo Braves inaugural season in the NBA. With a roster made up primarily of castoffs, the Braves got off on the right foot by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 107–92 at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium on October 14. [ 1 ]
A pair of rookies named Smith gave Buffalo fans reason for a bright future. The Braves repeated their 22–60 record from their inaugural season, and occupied the Atlantic Division basement. [ 1 ] Elmore Smith and Randy Smith each had out standing rookie seasons with Elmore averaging 17.3 points per game and 15.2 rebounds per game, while Randy ...
This article lists all-time records achieved in the NBA regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in a game, season, and career. The NBA also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the Basketball Association of America (BAA).