1970–71 Buffalo Braves season
| 1970–71 Buffalo Braves season | |
|---|---|
| First NBA season | |
| Head coach | Dolph Schayes |
| Arena | Buffalo Memorial Auditorium |
| Results | |
| Record | 22–60 (.268) |
| Place |
Division: 4th (Atlantic) Conference: 7th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | DNQ |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television | MSG Network, WBEN |
| Radio | WBEN |
The 1970–71 NBA season was the Buffalo Braves inaugural season in the NBA. With a roster made up primarily of castoffs, the Braves got off on the right foot by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 107–92 at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium on October 14. However, the Braves would drop their next nine as they took on established NBA teams on the way to finishing in last place in the Atlantic Division. The Braves' record was 22–60, which was 7 games better than the Cleveland Cavaliers, their partners in expansion.
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