1974–75 Buffalo Braves season
| 1974–75 Buffalo Braves season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jack Ramsay |
| Arena |
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Maple Leaf Gardens |
| Results | |
| Record | 49–33 (.598) |
| Place |
Division: 2nd (Atlantic) Conference: 3rd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East Semifinals (Eliminated 3–4) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television | MSG Network, WBEN, CFTO |
| Radio | WBEN, CJBC |
The 1974–75 Buffalo Braves season was the fifth season for the expansion Buffalo Braves franchise in the National Basketball Association and its Atlantic Division. It was the team's third season under head coach Jack Ramsay. The team's official home arena was Buffalo Memorial Auditorium.
Despite losing three key players in Gar Heard, Jim McMillian and Ernie DiGregorio for long stretches, the Braves continued to improve. The Braves finished in 2nd place with a 49–33 record, as Bob McAdoo captured the NBA MVP Award. McAdoo led the league with 34.5 points per game, while adding 14.1 rebounds per game, which was 4th best in the league.
In the 1975 NBA Playoffs, the Braves earned the franchise's second playoff berth, this time against the Washington Bullets. The series went to seven games. However, the Braves lost game seven 115–96 on the road. After the season, the team was occupied with legal wrangling surrounding the departure of minority owner and general manager Eddie Donovan.
On August 29, 1974, the Braves purchased Dale Schlueter from the Atlanta Hawks. On September 4, 1974, Matt Guokas was traded along with a 1977 NBA Draft second round pick and a future second round draft pick to the Chicago Bulls for Bob Weiss.Bernie Harris was waived on January 20, 1975.Mike Macaluso did not return to play for the Braves and never played in the NBA again.
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