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1979–80 Cleveland Cavaliers Season
The 1979-80 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the tenth season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Key Dates Offseason Free Agents Trades Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log , -style="background:#fcc;" , 7 , , October 23, 1979 , , Atlanta L 111–121, , , , Coliseum at Richfield3,946 , 2–5 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 8 , , October 24, 1979 , , @ Atlanta L 118–128, , , , The Omni5,729 , 2–6 , -style="background:#cfc;" , 28 , , December 2, 1979 , , Atlanta W 126–108, , , , Coliseum at Richfield4,844 , 12–16 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 44 , , January 9, 1980 , , @ Atlanta L 107–111, , , , The Omni7,589 , 19–25 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 68 , , February 29, 1980 , , @ Atlanta L 103–111 (OT), , , , The Omni11,655 , 26–42 , -style="background:#cfc;" , 82 , , March 30, 1980 , , Atlanta W 111–102, , , , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Albeck
Charles Stanley Albeck (May 17, 1931 – March 25, 2021) was an American professional basketball coach. Albeck coached for several teams in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA), including the Denver Rockets, the San Diego Conquistadors, (often subbing for an absent Wilt Chamberlain), the Cleveland Cavaliers, the San Antonio Spurs, the New Jersey Nets, and the Chicago Bulls. Early life Albeck was born in Chenoa, Illinois, on May 17, 1931. He attended Chenoa High School in his hometown. He subsequently obtained a bachelor's degree at Bradley University in 1955 and his master's at Michigan State University in 1957.''Who's Who in the World'' 1987–1988 edition. p. 14 Coaching career Albeck began his coaching at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan. His next head coaching job was at Northern Michigan University. Albeck was head coach at the University of Denver from 1968 to 1970. He was the head coach of the Denver Rockets during most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Houston Rockets Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Rockets' 13th season in the NBA and 9th season in the city of Houston. In the playoffs, the Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs in three games in the First Round, before being swept by the Boston Celtics in four games in the Semifinals. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , October 12, 1979 , @ Boston L 106–114, , , , Boston Garden , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , October 13, 1979 , @ Philadelphia L 105–113, , , , The Spectrum , 0–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , October 16, 1979 , @ New York L 121–126, , , , Madison Square Garden , 0–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 5 , October 20, 1979 , Atlanta W 107–102, , , , The Summit , 2–3 , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Utah Jazz Season
The 1979–80 season was the Jazz sixth season in the NBA and its first in Utah. The Jazz averaged 102.4 points per game (ranked 22 in NBA) while allowing an average of 108.4 points per game (ranked 10th in NBA). The attendance was 320,649 (ranked 21st in NBA). The attendance figure was worse than the last season in New Orleans, where the club had an attendance of 364,205 (ranked 18th in NBA). In addition, the Jazz move from the Central Division to the Midwest Division (with the Indiana Pacers replacing them). Draft picks Roster Regular season Pete Maravich was waived by the Jazz on January 18, 1980, and was quickly picked up by the Boston Celtics where he played the rest of the season alongside Larry Bird. Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log , - style="background: , 1 , October 12 , @ Portland , 85-101 , , , , Rose Garden , 0-1 , - style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , October 15 , Milwaukee , 107-131 , , , , Salt Palace , 0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Seattle SuperSonics Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the SuperSonics' 13th season in the NBA. The SuperSonics entered the season as the defending NBA champions, having defeated the Washington Bullets in five games in the 1979 NBA Finals, winning their first and only NBA championship. In the playoffs, the SuperSonics defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in three games in the First Round, then defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in seven games in the Semi-finals, before losing to the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in five games in the Conference Finals. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , April 2 , Portland W 120–110, Gus Williams (35) , three players tied (8) , Gus Williams (6) , Kingdome26,412 , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , April 4 , @ Portland L 95–105 (OT), Dennis Johnson (24) , Lonnie Shelton (12) , Gus Williams (8) , Memo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 San Diego Clippers Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Clippers' 10th season in the NBA and their 2nd season in the city of San Diego. Draft picks Roster {, class="toccolours" style="font-size: 95%; width: 100%;" , - ! colspan="2" style="background-color: #87CEEB; color: #FF8C00; text-align: center;" , San Diego Clippers roster , - style="background-color: #FF8C00; color: #87CEEB; text-align: center;" ! Players !! Coaches , - , valign="top" , {, class="sortable" style="background:transparent; margin:0px; width:100%;" ! Pos. !! # !! Nat. !! Name !! Ht. !! Wt. !! From , - Roster Notes * This is Marvin Barnes' second tour of duty with the franchise. He previously played for the Buffalo Braves back in 1977-1978. Regular season Game log , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 1 , , October 12 , , Lakers , , L 102–103 , , Lloyd Free (46) , , Nick Weatherspoon (9), , Lloyd Free (5) , , San Diego Sports Arena 8,503 , , 0–1 , , - style="text-align ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 San Antonio Spurs Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Spurs' fourth season in the NBA, the 7th in San Antonio, and the 13th season as a franchise. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , April 2 , @ Houston L 85–95, George Gervin (19) , Gervin, Kenon (9) , Gervin, Olberding (4) , The Summit14,454 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , April 4 , Houston W 106–101, George Gervin (44) , Mark Olberding (12) , Mike Gale (9) , HemisFair Arena12,894 , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , April 6 , @ Houston L 120–141, George Gervin (37) , John Shumate (8) , George Gervin (6) , The Summit15,676 , 1–2 , - Player statistics Season Playoffs Awards and records *George Gervin, All-NBA First Team Transactions References See also * 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Portland Trail Blazers Season
The 1979–80 season was the 10th season of the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Blazers lost seven more games than the previous season, ending with a record of 38–44, their first losing record since the 1975–76 season; despite that, they qualified for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. The Blazers were ousted from the 1980 NBA Playoffs after losing their best-of-three series to the Seattle SuperSonics, two games to one. The Blazers' season was documented in '' The Breaks of the Game'', a book published in 1981 by journalist David Halberstam. ''The Breaks of the Game'' was a ''New York Times'' best-seller and is considered one of the greatest sports books ever written. Draft picks Note: This is not a complete list; only the first two rounds are covered, as well as any other picks by the franchise who played at least one NBA game. Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Phoenix Suns Season
The 1979–80 Phoenix Suns season was the 12th season for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association and at 55–27, the team's best regular season record since the franchise's inception. The Suns defeated Western Conference foe Kansas City in the opening round of the playoffs, marking the first time the Suns had won a playoff series in back-to-back seasons. In the Western Conference semifinals, the Suns would lose to the Pacific-winning Los Angeles Lakers, who later went on to win the season's championship. The Suns were led by head coach John MacLeod, his seventh season with the team, and played all home games in Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Paul Westphal led the Suns in scoring with a 21.9 point-per-game average and earned All-NBA First Team honors, while Walter Davis was second in team scoring with a 21.5 average. Both Westphal and Davis would return as selections to the All-Star Game. Truck Robinson and Alvan Adams provided an inside presence, av ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Philadelphia 76ers Season
The 1979–80 Philadelphia 76ers season was the 76ers 31st season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 17th season in Philadelphia. They finished with a record of 59–23, their best since the 1967–68 season. Overview The team had acquired guard Lionel Hollins from the Portland Trail Blazers after their effort to obtain Pete Maravich failed as he signed with the Boston Celtics. In the playoffs, they won the 1980 Eastern Conference Championship over the Boston Celtics 4–1. In the 1980 NBA Finals they would lose to the Los Angeles Lakers 4–2. The series was memorable for Julius Erving's baseline move in Game 4, and Magic Johnson's 42-point effort in Game 6 starting the game at center in place of an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Offseason NBA Draft Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , October 12, 1979 , @ Washington W 93–92, , , , Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 New York Knicks Season
The 1979–80 New York Knicks season was the 34th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in a tie for third place in the Atlantic Division with a 39–43 win–loss record, and did not qualify for the 1980 NBA Playoffs. Bill Cartwright led the team in scoring (21.7 points per game) and rebounding, while Micheal Ray Richardson led the NBA in assists (10.2 per game) and steals (3.23 per game). New York had three first-round picks in the 1979 NBA draft, and selected Cartwright, Larry Demic, and Sly Williams. At the end of the season, the Knicks lost five of their last six games; they followed a three-game losing streak with a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but then lost to the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. In the game against the 76ers, Julius Erving made the winning basket with one second remaining, after the Knicks had committed a turnover on an inbounds pass five seconds earlier with the sco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 New Jersey Nets Season
The 1979–80 New Jersey Nets season was the Nets' fourth season in the NBA. Draft picks Not to be confused with the 1990s basketball player Tony Smith. Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Awards and records Transactions References See also * 1979-80 NBA season {{DEFAULTSORT:1979-80 New Jersey Nets season New Jersey Nets season New Jersey Nets seasons New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets New is an adjective referring to something recently made, discovered, or created. New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz Albums and EPs * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator ... Piscataway, New Jersey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Milwaukee Bucks Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Bucks' 12th season in the NBA. With 49 wins and 33 losses they won their division and ranked fourth in the Western Conference. In the 1979 NBA Draft, the Bucks drafted guard Sidney Moncrief out of the University of Arkansas. During the season, the Bucks acquired center Bob Lanier from the Detroit Pistons. After a first-round-bye the Bucks faced the defending champions, the Seattle SuperSonics, which were led by Gus Williams and Dennis Johnson. Despite being able to steal two games on the road, the Bucks lost the series in seven games. The 1979-80 season would be the Bucks last season as a Western Conference team as they switched to the Eastern Conference along with the Chicago Bulls. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log , -style="background:#fcc;" , 1 , , October 12, 1979 , , @ Kansas Cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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