The 1975-76 NBA season marked the New Orleans Jazz’s second season in the league, following their inception as an expansion team the previous year. Coached by Scotty Robertson, the Jazz looked to improve on their inaugural season’s performance. However, the team struggled throughout the season, finishing with a record of 38-44. Despite this, they showed marginal improvement over their first season’s record of 23-59.
The Jazz were led by star player Pete Maravich, who was acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks in 1974. Maravich, known for his scoring prowess and flashy playing style, was a key figure for the team, averaging 25.9 points per game. His efforts earned him a spot on the All-NBA First Team, highlighting his impact on the court.
Despite Maravich’s individual brilliance, the Jazz struggled to find consistency as a team. They finished fourth in the Central Division and did not qualify for the playoffs. The team’s defensive struggles were evident, as they allowed an average of 108.3 points per game, ranking near the bottom of the league in that aspect.
Off the court, the Jazz faced financial challenges, which affected their operations. The franchise was still trying to establish a strong fan base and financial stability in a new market. Overall, the 1975-76 season was one of growth and learning for the Jazz as they continued to build their identity in the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 38-44
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Utah Jazz Roster and Stats for 1975-76 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Pete Maravich | 62 | 25.9 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Nate Williams | 81 | 12.8 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Louie Nelson | 66 | 12.5 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ron Behagen | 66 | 11.5 | 8.3 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Henry Bibby | 79 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bud Stallworth | 56 | 9.1 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Aaron James | 75 | 9.0 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Otto Moore | 81 | 9.0 | 9.7 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jim McElroy | 51 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| E.C. Coleman | 67 | 7.3 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rich Kelley | 75 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Freddie Boyd | 30 | 5.7 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mel Counts | 30 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Utah Jazz 1975-76 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1975-76 season for the Utah Jazz.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1975 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-91 | |
| Oct 24, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 114-106 | |
| Oct 26, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 125-114 | |
| Oct 28, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 99-90 | |
| Oct 31, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 100-85 | |
| Nov 01, 1975 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-91 | |
| Nov 05, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 113-110 | |
| Nov 07, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 94-90 | |
| Nov 09, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 111-97 | |
| Nov 11, 1975 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-104 | |
| Nov 12, 1975 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-100 | |
| Nov 15, 1975 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-101 | |
| Nov 18, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 112-104 | |
| Nov 22, 1975 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 89-85 | |
| Nov 26, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 113-108 | |
| Nov 28, 1975 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 98-97 | |
| Nov 30, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 113-96 | |
| Dec 02, 1975 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 108-96 | |
| Dec 03, 1975 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-94 | |
| Dec 05, 1975 | @ Boston Celtics | L 104-93 | |
| Dec 09, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 104-89 | |
| Dec 11, 1975 | @ Washington Bullets | L 117-109 | |
| Dec 13, 1975 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 112-90 | |
| Dec 14, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 102-93 | |
| Dec 17, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 105-88 | |
| Dec 19, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 113-102 | |
| Dec 20, 1975 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-97 | |
| Dec 21, 1975 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 120-107 | |
| Dec 23, 1975 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 105-97 | |
| Dec 25, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 101-99 | |
| Dec 27, 1975 | @ New York Knicks | L 108-101 | |
| Jan 02, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 111-95 | |
| Jan 03, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 120-95 | |
| Jan 06, 1976 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 104-98 | |
| Jan 08, 1976 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 107-97 | |
| Jan 10, 1976 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 104-99 | |
| Jan 14, 1976 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-95 | |
| Jan 16, 1976 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 94-92 | |
| Jan 17, 1976 | @ Houston Rockets | W 103-97 | |
| Jan 21, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 102-93 | |
| Jan 22, 1976 | @ Washington Bullets | L 109-86 | |
| Jan 27, 1976 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 129-105 | |
| Jan 28, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 126-112 | |
| Jan 30, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 119-97 | |
| Jan 31, 1976 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 108-95 | |
| Feb 01, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 96-95 | |
| Feb 05, 1976 | @ Houston Rockets | W 114-111 | |
| Feb 06, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 108-101 | |
| Feb 08, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 96-92 | |
| Feb 10, 1976 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 130-124 | |
| Feb 11, 1976 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 93-90 | |
| Feb 13, 1976 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 126-112 | |
| Feb 14, 1976 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 112-93 | |
| Feb 17, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 115-101 | |
| Feb 20, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 103-102 | |
| Feb 21, 1976 | @ New York Knicks | L 102-98 | |
| Feb 22, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 102-94 | |
| Feb 25, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 105-104 | |
| Feb 26, 1976 | @ Washington Bullets | L 118-108 | |
| Feb 28, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 112-99 | |
| Mar 02, 1976 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 111-109 | |
| Mar 03, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 113-105 | |
| Mar 05, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 98-93 | |
| Mar 07, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 124-106 | |
| Mar 09, 1976 | @ Boston Celtics | W 117-99 | |
| Mar 10, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 120-105 | |
| Mar 12, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 110-101 | |
| Mar 13, 1976 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 117-111 | |
| Mar 14, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 118-103 | |
| Mar 17, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 112-107 | |
| Mar 19, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 103-81 | |
| Mar 20, 1976 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 115-101 | |
| Mar 23, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 101-97 | |
| Mar 26, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 131-126 | |
| Mar 28, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 110-107 | |
| Mar 31, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 110-101 | |
| Apr 02, 1976 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 116-102 | |
| Apr 04, 1976 | @ Washington Bullets | W 129-125 | |
| Apr 07, 1976 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-99 | |
| Apr 08, 1976 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-97 | |
| Apr 09, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 99-88 | |
| Apr 11, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 112-105 |