1970–71 New York Nets season
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| 1970–71 New York Nets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Lou Carnesecca |
| Arena | Island Garden |
| Results | |
| Record | 40–44 (.476) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (ABA) |
| Playoff finish | Lost ABA Eastern Division Semifinals |
The 1970–71 New York Nets season was the fourth season of the franchise.
Roster
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Birthday | Experience (in years) | College/High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Jim Ard | C | 6-8 | 215 | September 19, 1948 | Rookie | University of Cincinnati |
| 24 | Rick Barry | SF | 6-7 | 205 | March 28, 1944 | 4 | University of Miami |
| 3 and 15 | Bill Bunting | SF | 6-8 | 200 | August 26, 1947 | 1 | University of North Carolina |
| 4 | Jeffrey Congdon | PG | 6-1 | 180 | October 17, 1943 | 3 | Brigham Young University |
| 3 | Billy DeAngelis | G | 6-1 | 180 | October 5, 1946 | Rookie | Saint Joseph's University |
| 21 | Joe DePre | SG | 6-3 | 185 | December 19, 1947 | Rookie | St. John's University |
| 11 | Sonny Dove | PF | 6-7 | 198 | August 16, 1945 | 3 | St. John's University |
| 14 | Luther Green | PF | 6-7 | 190 | November 13, 1946 | 1 | Long Island University |
| 10 and 15 | Jim Hayes | SG | 6-3 | 200 | February 18, 1948 | Rookie | Boston University |
| 40 | Les Hunter | PF | 6-7 | 210 | August 16, 1942 | 4 | Loyola University of Chicago |
| 20 | Ed Johnson | C | 6-8 | 205 | June 17, 1944 | 2 | Tennessee State University |
| 3 | Manny Leaks | C | 6-8 | 225 | November 27, 1945 | 2 | Niagara University |
| 25 | Bill Melchionni | PG | 6-1 | 165 | October 19, 1944 | 3 | Villanova University |
| 5 | Billy Paultz | C | 6-11 | 235 | July 30, 1948 | Rookie | St. John's University |
| 23 | Levern Tart | SG | 6-2 | 195 | June 1, 1942 | 3 | Bradley University |
| 20 | Oliver Taylor | SG | 6-2 | 194 | March 7, 1947 | Rookie | University of Houston |
Final Standings
| Eastern Division | W | L | PCT. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Squires | 55 | 29 | .655 | - |
| Kentucky Colonels | 44 | 40 | .524 | 11 |
| New York Nets | 40 | 44 | .476 | 15 |
| The Floridians | 37 | 47 | .440 | 18 |
| Pittsburgh Condors | 36 | 48 | .429 | 19 |
| Carolina Cougars | 34 | 50 | .405 | 21 |
Playoffs
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| Game | Date | Away Team | Home Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, April 2 | New York Nets 105 | Virginia Squires 113 |
| 2 | Sun, April 4 | New York Nets 108 | Virginia Squires 114 |
| 3 | Tue, April 6 | Virginia Squires 131 | New York Nets 135 |
| 4 | Wed, April 7 | Virginia Squires 127 | New York Nets 130 |
| 5 | Fri, April 9 | New York Nets 124 | Virginia Squires 127 |
| 6 | Sat, April 10 | Virginia Squires 118 | New York Nets 114 |
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