Head coach Dolph Schayes Playoff finish DNQ | Record 22–60 (.268) Television MSG Network, WBEN | |
Arena Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Place Division: 4th (Atlantic)
Conference: 7th (Eastern) | ||
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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