American Basketball Association- Year by Year Standings, Results and Statistics
The American Basketball Association was established in 1967. The league started its journey with eleven teams, located in Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Indianapolis, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Orleans, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Anaheim and Oakland. The teams were divided in to two divisions, with western division having an extra team. During a regular season, each team was scheduled to play 78 games. In later years, the regular season was expanded from 78 to 84 games. Top 4 teams from each division moved ahead to the divisional semifinals. The winners of the semifinals met in the divisional finals and then Eastern and Western division winners took on each other in the finals series.
1967-68 SEASON
| Eastern Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Pittsburgh Pipers | 54 | 24 |
| Minnesota Muskies | 50 | 28 |
| Indiana Pacers | 38 | 40 |
| Kentucky Colonels | 36 | 42 |
| New Jersey Americans | 36 | 42 |
Eastern Division Semifinals
Minnesota Muskies vs. Kentucky Colonels 3-2
Pittsburgh Pipers vs. Indiana Pacers 3-0
Eastern Division Finals
Pittsburgh Pipers vs. Minnesota Muskies 4-1
| Western Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| New Orleans Buccaneers | 48 | 30 |
| Dallas Chaparrals | 46 | 32 |
| Denver Rockets | 45 | 33 |
| Houston Mavericks | 29 | 49 |
| Anaheim Amigos | 25 | 53 |
| Oakland Oaks | 22 | 56 |
Western Division Semifinals
New Orleans Buccaneers vs. Denver Rockets 3-2
Dallas Chaparrals vs. Houston Mavericks 3-0
Western Division Finals
New Orleans Buccaneers vs. Dallas Chaparrals 4-1
Championship
Pittsburgh Pipers vs. New Orleans Buccaneers 4-3
1968-69 SEASON
| Eastern Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Indiana Pacers | 44 | 34 |
| Miami Floridians | 43 | 35 |
| Kentucky Colonels | 42 | 36 |
| Minnesota Pipers | 36 | 42 |
| New York Nets | 17 | 61 |
Eastern Division Semifinals
Miami Floridians vs. Minnesota Pipers 4-3
Indiana Pacers vs. Kentucky Colonels 4-3
Eastern Division Finals
Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Floridians 4-1
| Western Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Oakland Oaks | 60 | 18 |
| New Orleans Buccaneers | 46 | 32 |
| Denver Rockets | 44 | 34 |
| Dallas Chaparrals | 41 | 37 |
| Los Angeles Stars | 33 | 45 |
| Houston Mavericks | 23 | 55 |
Western Division Semifinals
New Orleans Buccaneers vs. Dallas Chaparrals 4-3
Oakland Oaks vs. Denver Rockets 4-3
Western Division Finals
Oakland Oaks vs. New Orleans Buccaneers 4-0
Championship
Oakland Oaks vs. Indiana Pacers 4-1
1969-70 SEASON
| Eastern Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Indiana Pacers | 59 | 25 |
| Kentucky Colonels | 45 | 39 |
| Carolina Cougars | 42 | 42 |
| New York Nets | 39 | 45 |
| Pittsburgh Pipers | 29 | 55 |
| Miami Floridians | 23 | 61 |
Eastern Division Semifinals
Kentucky Colonels vs. New York Nets 4-3
Indiana Pacers vs. Carolina Cougars 4-0
Eastern Division Finals
Indiana Pacers vs. Kentucky Colonels 4-1
| Western Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Denver Rockets | 51 | 33 |
| Dallas Chaparrals | 45 | 39 |
| Washington Caps | 44 | 40 |
| Los Angeles Stars | 43 | 41 |
| New Orleans Buccaneers | 42 | 42 |
Western Division Semifinals
Los Angeles Stars vs. Dallas Chaparrals 4-2
Denver Rockets vs. Washington Caps 4-3
Western Division Finals
Los Angeles Stars vs. Denver Rockets 4-1
Championship
Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Stars 4-2
1970-71 SEASON
| Eastern Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Virginia Squires | 55 | 29 |
| Kentucky Colonels | 44 | 40 |
| New York Nets | 40 | 44 |
| The Floridians | 37 | 47 |
| Pittsburgh Condors | 36 | 48 |
| Carolina Cougars | 34 | 50 |
Eastern Division Semifinals
Kentucky Colonels vs. Floridians 4-2
Virginia Squires vs. New York Nets 4-2
Eastern Division Finals
Kentucky Colonels vs. Virginia Squires 4-2
| Western Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Indiana Pacers | 58 | 26 |
| Utah Stars | 57 | 27 |
| Memphis Pros | 41 | 43 |
| Texas Chaparrals | 30 | 54 |
| Denver Rockets | 30 | 54 |
Western Division Semifinals
Utah Stars vs. Texas Chaparrals 4-0
Indiana Pacers vs. Memphis Pros 4-0
Western Division Finals
Utah Stars vs. Indiana Pacers 4-3
Championship
Utah Stars vs. Kentucky Colonels 4-3
1971-72 SEASON
| Eastern Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Kentucky Colonels | 68 | 16 |
| Virginia Squires | 45 | 39 |
| New York Nets | 44 | 40 |
| The Floridians | 36 | 48 |
| Carolina Cougars | 35 | 49 |
| Pittsburgh Condors | 25 | 59 |
Eastern Division Semifinals
Virginia Squires vs. Floridians 4-0
New York Nets vs. Kentucky Colonels 4-2
Eastern Division Finals
New York Nets vs. Virginia Squires 4-3
| Western Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Utah Stars | 60 | 24 |
| Indiana Pacers | 47 | 37 |
| Dallas Chaparrals | 42 | 42 |
| Denver Rockets | 34 | 50 |
| Memphis Pros | 26 | 58 |
Western Division Semifinals
Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Rockets 4-3
Utah Stars vs. Dallas Chaparrals 4-0
Western Division Finals
Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Stars 4-3
Championship
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Nets 4-2
1972-73 SEASON
| Eastern Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Carolina Cougars | 57 | 27 |
| Kentucky Colonels | 56 | 28 |
| Virginia Squires | 42 | 42 |
| New York Nets | 30 | 54 |
| Memphis Tams | 24 | 60 |
Eastern Division Semifinals
Kentucky Colonels vs. Virginia Squires 4-1
Carolina Cougars vs. New York Nets 4-1
Eastern Division Finals
Kentucky Colonels vs. Carolina Cougars 4-3
| Western Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Utah Stars | 55 | 29 |
| Indiana Pacers | 51 | 33 |
| Denver Rockets | 47 | 37 |
| San Diego Conquistadors | 30 | 54 |
| Dallas Chaparrals | 28 | 56 |
Western Division Semifinals
Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Rockets 4-1
Utah Stars vs. San Diego Conquistadors 4-0
Western Division Finals
Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Stars 4-2
Championship
Indiana Pacers vs. Kentucky Colonels 4-3
1973-74 SEASON
| Eastern Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| New York Nets | 55 | 29 |
| Kentucky Colonels | 53 | 31 |
| Carolina Cougars | 47 | 37 |
| Virginia Squires | 28 | 56 |
| Memphis Tams | 21 | 63 |
Eastern Division Semifinals
Kentucky Colonels vs. Carolina Cougars 4-0
New York Nets vs. Virginia Squires 4-1
Eastern Division Finals
New York Nets vs. Kentucky Colonels 4-0
| Western Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Utah Stars | 51 | 33 |
| Indiana Pacers | 46 | 38 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 45 | 39 |
| Denver Rockets | 37 | 47 |
| San Diego Conquistadors | 37 | 47 |
Western Division Semifinals
Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs 4-3
Utah Stars vs. San Diego Conquistadors 4-2
Western Division Finals
Utah Stars vs. Indiana Pacers 4-3
Championship
New York Nets vs. Utah Stars 4-1
1974-75 SEASON
| Eastern Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Kentucky Colonels | 58 | 26 |
| New York Nets | 58 | 26 |
| Spirits of St. Louis | 32 | 52 |
| Memphis Sounds | 27 | 57 |
| Virginia Squires | 15 | 69 |
Eastern Division Semifinals
Spirits of St. Louis vs. New York Nets 4-1
Kentucky Colonels vs. Memphis Sounds 4-1
Eastern Division Finals
Kentucky Colonels vs. Spirits of St. Louis 4-1
| Western Division | ||
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Denver Nuggets | 65 | 19 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 51 | 33 |
| Indiana Pacers | 45 | 39 |
| Utah Stars | 38 | 46 |
| San Diego Conquistadors | 31 | 53 |
Western Division Semifinals
Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs 4-2
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Stars 4-2
Western Division Finals
Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Nuggets 4-3
Championship
Kentucky Colonels vs. Indiana Pacers 4-1
1975-76 SEASON
| Teams | Wins | Loses |
| Denver Nuggets | 60 | 24 |
| New York Nets | 55 | 29 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 50 | 34 |
| Kentucky Colonels | 46 | 38 |
| Indiana Pacers | 39 | 45 |
| Spirits of St. Louis | 35 | 49 |
| Virginia Squires | 15 | 68 |
| San Diego Sails | 3 | 8 |
| Utah Stars | 4 | 12 |
First Round
Kentucky Colonels vs. Indiana Pacers 2-1
Semifinals
Denver Nuggets vs. Kentucky Colonels 4-3
New York Nets vs. San Antonio Spurs 4-3
Championship
New York Nets vs. Denver Nuggets 4-2
In 1975-76 season, only nine teams left in the league. Two teams, San Diego Sails and Utah Stars managed to play only few games in the season and were folded before the season got finished. The league was on the verge of the demise when they decided to merge with the rival league, NBA. Four teams Denver Nuggets, New York Nets, San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers were absorbed in the NBA, the remaining teams were disbanded prior to the absorption.
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