NBA
Buffalo Braves 1972-73
1972-73 champion: New York Knicks (4-1) MVP: Dave Cowens Finals MVP: Willis Reed
Season Story
The 1972-73 Buffalo Braves finished 21-61 (.256), ranking 15th of 17 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Elmore Smith led the roster at 18.3 points per game, with Bob McAdoo adding 18.0.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
96.4 PPG
49.3 RPG
23.6 APG
Key Players
Elmore Smith 18.3 PPG 12.4 RPG · 2.5 APG · 76 GP
Bob Kauffman 17.5 PPG 11.1 RPG · 5.1 APG · 77 GP
Eldo Garrett 10.0 PPG 2.7 RPG · 2.8 APG · 78 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmore Smith | 76 | 18.3 | 12.4 | 2.5 |
| Bob McAdoo | 80 | 18.0 | 9.1 | 1.7 |
| Bob Kauffman | 77 | 17.5 | 11.1 | 5.1 |
| Randy Smith | 82 | 14.8 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Eldo Garrett | 78 | 10.0 | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| John Hummer | 66 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 2.1 |
| Fred Hilton | 59 | 7.2 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Howard Komives | 67 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 3.6 |
| Bill Hewitt | 73 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 1.5 |
| Harold Fox | 10 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 |