1973–74 Buffalo Braves season

NBA_season

team = Buffalo Braves
end_year = 1974
wins = 42
losses = 40
division = Atlantic
division_place = 3
conf_place = 4
coach = Jack Ramsay
arena = Buffalo Memorial Auditorium
playoffs = Lost 1st Round Prior to the start of the season the Braves would trade Elmore Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers for Jim McMillian. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/buffalo/bufbraves.html Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) ] ] The trade would help clear the way for Bob McAdoo to play center full time. McAdoo would not disappoint as he had an outstanding second season, McAdoo would lead the league in scoring with 30.6 ppg, as the Braves made the playoffs by finishing in 3rd place with a 42–40 record. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/buffalo/bufbraves.html Buffalo Braves (1970-1978) ] ] The Braves played several home games at the historic Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, in order to expand their fan base into Canada. In addition to McAdoo, the Braves were led by Ernie DiGerogio, who became the second straight Brave to capture Rookie of the Year honors by leading the league in assists with 8.2 per game. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/buffalo/bufbraves.html Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) ] ] In the playoffs the Braves were matched up against the legendary Boston Celtics. Through 4 games, the series was even at 2 games. However the Celtics would pull away with 2 more wins to take the series in 6 games. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/buffalo/bufbraves.html Buffalo Braves (1970–1978) ] ]

Offseason

NBA Draft

Regular season

eason standings

[ [http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1974.html 1973-74 NBA Season Summary - Basketball-Reference.com ] ]

eason Schedule

Player stats

"Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average"

Awards and Honors

* Ernie DiGregorio, NBA Rookie of the Year

References

* [http://www.databasebasketball.com/teams/teamyear.htm?tm=BUF&lg=n&yr=1973 Braves on Database Basketball]
* [http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/BUF/1974.html Braves on Basketball Reference]