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1970–71 New York Nets season
Head coachLou Carnesecca
ArenaIsland Garden
Results
Record40–44 (.476)
PlaceDivision: 3rd (Eastern (ABA))
Playoff finishDivision semifinals
(lost to Squires 2–4)
< 1969–70 1971–72 >

The 1970–71 New York Nets season was the fourth season of the franchise. On January 6, 1971, during a game versus the Memphis Pros, referee Andy Hershock suffered a heart attack, later dying in the medical office at Island Garden. The game was later restarted, with the Nets winning 110–101. Two months later, they played the Kentucky Colonels in a doubleheader benefit game for Hershock.[1][2]

This was Rick Barry's first season with the Nets. Barry averaged 29.4 points per game.

Roster

1970–71 New York Nets roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
C 12 Ard, Jim 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1948-09-19 Cincinnati
SF 24 Barry, Rick 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1944-03-28 Miami (FL)
SF 3, 15 Bunting, Bill 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1947-08-26 North Carolina
PG 4 Congdon, Jeff 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1943-10-17 BYU
G 3 DeAngelis, Billy 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1946-10-05 Saint Joseph's
SG 21 DePre, Joe 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1947-12-19 St. John's
PF 11 Dove, Sonny 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 1945-08-16 St. John's
PF 14 Green, Luther 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1946-11-13 LIU Brooklyn
SG 10, 15 Hayes, Jim 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1948-02-18 Boston University
PF 40 Hunter, Les 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1942-08-16 Loyola Chicago
C 20 Johnson, Ed 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1944-06-17 Tennessee State
C 3 Leaks, Manny 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1945-11-27 Niagara
PG 25 Melchionni, Bill 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1944-10-19 Villanova
C 5 Paultz, Billy 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1948-07-30 St. John's
SG 23 Tart, Levern 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1942-06-01 Bradley
SG 22 Taylor, Ollie 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1947-03-07 Houston
Head coach
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • Injured Injured

Roster

Final standings

Eastern Division

Eastern Division W L PCT GB
Virginia Squires * 55 29 .655 -
Kentucky Colonels * 44 40 .524 11.0
New York Nets * 40 44 .476 15.0
The Floridians * 37 47 .440 18.0
Pittsburgh Condors 36 48 .429 19.0
Carolina Cougars 34 50 .405 21.0

Playoffs

Eastern Division semifinals vs. Virginia Squires

Game Date Location Score Record Attendance
1 April 2 Hampton (Virginia) 105–113 0–1 6,149
2 April 4 Hampton (Virginia) 114–108 0–2 7,143
3 April 6 New York 135–131 1–2 3,504
4 April 7 New York 130–127 2–2 4,134
5 April 9 Richmond (Virginia) 124–127 2–3 4,250
6 April 10 New York 114–118 2–4 3,016

Nets lose series, 4–2

References

  1. ^ Sprechman, Jordan; Shannon, Bill (1998). This Day in New York Sports. ISBN 9781571672544.
  2. ^ "1970-71 ABA Game by Game Log-- Part 4".
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