What was basketball like in the 80s?
Starts here12:17The TRUTH about Basketball in the 80s – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip60 second suggested clipIn terms of how hard it was to break through and win a championship. That was because the 80s wereMoreIn terms of how hard it was to break through and win a championship. That was because the 80s were as i call it the era of super teams. There was so much talent at the top of the league.
What was the best year of basketball?
This is the list with the top 50 NBA teams by winning percentage in the regular season.
Rk | Season | W-L |
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1. | 2016 | 73-9 |
2. | 1996 | 72-10 |
3. | 1972 | 69-13 |
1997 | 69-13 |
How many NBA games were played in the 80s?
The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning the NBA Championship, beating the Houston Rockets 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals….
1980–81 NBA season | |
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Sport | Basketball |
Duration | Oct 10, 1980 – Mar 29, 1981 Mar 31 – May 3, 1981 (Playoffs) May 5–14, 1981 (Finals) |
Number of teams | 23 |
Has any NBA team ever went 82 0?
Eventually, all three teams are going to lose games. It should surprise no one to hear that no NBA team has ever gone 82-0.
What made the 1980s the best ERA in NBA history?
The 1980’s era of the NBA had no shortage of star power, headlined by two of the greatest players in the leagues’ history: Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The Magic/Bird rivalry originated in college and created the best head-to-head matchup the league has ever seen.
Was the 1960s the best decade of all time in basketball?
The NBA in the 1960s was rougher, tougher, smaller and less visible than just about every decade that followed. But it may have been the best basketball decade of them all. The Boston Celtics dominated. Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a game. Jerry West modeled the NBA logo, the league expanded and television audiences took notice.
Was the NBA better in the 70’s?
Still, those guys are no slouches. Despite playing more than 40 years ago, Kareem, Pistol Pete, and Dr. J still impact the game and its’ players today. Also unlike the 60’s, the NBA in the 70’s was the most even across the board in the leagues’ history.
Was the NBA in the 50’s?
Not to mention that there were other leagues such as the American Basketball League (ABL) and the National Basketball League (NBL) that were drawing players to different places, so we will not be able to accurately judge the NBA in the 50’s (sorry George Mikan, you still hold a special place in our basketball hearts).
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