1985–86 New Jersey Nets season

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Head coach Dave Wohl Record 39–43 (.476)		Arena Brendan Byrne Arena
Place Division: 3rd (Atlantic) Conference: 7th (Eastern) Playoff finish East First Round (Eliminated 0-3)

The 1985–86 NBA season was the Nets' 10th season in the NBA.

Roster Notes

The Nets let F Rod Higgins's 10-day contract expire.

C Yvon Joseph was waived after playing 1 game in the NBA.

G Micheal Ray Richardson received a lifetime ban on February 25 after he violated the league's drug policy three times.

(2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (7) New Jersey Nets: Bucks win series 3–0

Game 1 @ The MECCA, Milwaukee (April 18): Milwaukee 119, New Jersey 107

Game 2 @ The MECCA, Milwaukee (April 20): Milwaukee 111, New Jersey 97

Game 3 @ Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford (April 22): Milwaukee 118, New Jersey 113

Last Playoff Meeting: 1984 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Milwaukee won 4–2)

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