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1971–72 Dallas Chaparrals season

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1971–72 Dallas Chaparrals season
Head coachTom Nissalke
ArenaMoody Coliseum
Dallas Memorial Auditorium
Results
Record42–42 (.500)
PlaceDivision: 3rd (Western)
Playoff finishLost in the ABA Semifinals
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The 1971–72 Dallas Chaparrals season was the fifth season of the Chaparrals in the American Basketball Association. For the third straight season, the Chaps lost to the Stars in the Semifinals. This was the final playoff appearance for the team in Dallas before the move to San Antonio in 1974.

Roster

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Final standings

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Western Division

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Team W L % GB
Utah Stars 60 24 .714 -
Indiana Pacers 47 37 .560 13
Dallas Chaparrals 42 42 .500 18
Denver Rockets 34 50 .405 26
Memphis Pros 26 58 .310 34

Playoffs

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Western Division Semifinals[1]

Game Date Location Score Record Attendance
1 April 1 Utah 96–106 0–1 8,783
2 April 3 Utah 107–113 0–2 9,121
3 April 5 Dallas 89–96 0–3 4,076
4 April 7 Dallas 99–103 0–4 3,918

Chaparrals lose series 4–0

Awards and honors

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1972 ABA All-Star Game selections (game played on January 29, 1972)

References

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  1. ^ "Remember the ABA: 1971-72 Regular Season Standings and Playoff Results". Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
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