1971–72 Buffalo Braves season | |
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Head coach | Dolph Schayes |
Arena |
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Maple Leaf Gardens |
Results | |
Record | 22–60 (.268) |
Place |
Division: 4th (Atlantic) Conference: 8th (Eastern) |
Playoff finish | DNQ |
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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Local media | |
Television | MSG Network, WBEN, CFTO |
Radio | WBEN, CJBC |
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.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 added 13.4 points per game.