| 1980–81 Kansas City Kings season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Cotton Fitzsimmons |
| Arena | Kemper Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 40–42 (.488) |
| Place |
Division: 3rd (Midwest) Conference: 5th (Western) |
| Playoff finish |
Western Conference Finals (Eliminated 1-4) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1980-81 NBA season was the Kings 32nd season in the NBA and their 9th season in the city of Kansas City.
Notes
(4) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (5) Kansas City Kings: Kings win series 2-1
(1) Phoenix Suns vs. (5) Kansas City Kings: Kings win series 4-3
(5) Kansas City Kings vs. (6) Houston Rockets: Rockets win series 4-1