1972–73 Utah Stars season
| 1972–73 Utah Stars season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | LaDell Andersen |
| Arena | Salt Palace |
| Results | |
| Record | 55–29 (.655) |
| Place | Division: 1st (ABA) |
| Playoff finish | Lost in Division Finals |
The 1972–73 Utah Stars season was the 3rd season of the Stars in Utah and 6th overall in the American Basketball Association. They finished 1st in points scored at 115.6 per game, and 3rd in points allowed at 110.0 per game. In the first half of the season, they were 26–16, with a ten game winning streak in that half, along with a five game losing streak, both team highs for the season. In the second half, they went 29–13. In the playoffs, the Stars swept the San Diego Conquistadors in the Semifinals, but they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Division Finals. [1] After the season, Andersen resigned.
Roster
- 44 John Beasley - Point forward
- 31 Zelmo Beaty - Point forward
- 24 Ron Boone - Shooting guard
- 40 Glen Combs - Shooting guard
- 25 Gerald Govan - Center
- 33 Ira Harge - Center
- 21 Mike Jackson - Power forward
- 15 Jimmy Jones - Point guard
- 32 Larry Jones - Point guard
- 14 Roderick McDonald - Small forward
- 35 Cincy Powell - Small forward
- 12 Bob Warren - Shooting guard
- 32 Charles Williams - Point guard
- 42 Willie Wise - Small forward
Final standings
Western Division
| Team | W | L | % | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Stars | 55 | 29 | .655 | - |
| Indiana Pacers | 51 | 33 | .607 | 4 |
| Denver Rockets | 47 | 37 | .560 | 8 |
| San Diego Conquistadors | 30 | 54 | .357 | 25 |
| Dallas Chaparrals | 28 | 56 | .333 | 27 |
Playoffs
Western Division Semifinals vs. San Diego Conquistadors[2]
| Game | Date | Location | Score | Record | Attendance |
| 1 | April 2 | Utah | 114–99 | 1–0 | 7,268 |
| 2 | April 4 | Utah | 119–105 | 2–0 | 7,271 |
| 3 | April 7 | San Diego | 97–96 | 3–0 | 1,729 |
| 4 | April 8 | San Diego | 120–98 | 4–0 | 1,394 |
Stars win series, 4–0
Western Division Finals vs. Indiana Pacers
| Game | Date | Location | Score | Record | Attendance |
| 1 | April 12 | Utah | 124–107 | 1–0 | 7,712 |
| 2 | April 14 | Utah | 110–116 | 1–1 | 12,233 |
| 3 | April 16 | Indiana | 108–118 | 1–2 | 9,353 |
| 4 | April 18 | Indiana | 104–103 | 2–2 | 10,079 |
| 5 | April 19 | Utah | 102–104 | 2–3 | 12,453 |
| 6 | April 21 | Indiana | 98–107 | 2–4 | 9,529 |
Stars lose series 4–2
Awards and honors
1973 ABA All-Star Game selections (game played on February 6, 1973)
- Willie Wise
- Zelmo Beaty
- Jimmy Jones
- All-ABA Second Team selection: Jimmy Jones.
References
- ↑ http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/UTS/1973.html
- ↑ "1972-73 ABA Regular Season Standings". Remembertheaba.com. Retrieved 2016-07-25.