Buffalo Braves 1972-73 Roster and Stats

The 1972-73 season marked the Buffalo Braves’ third campaign in the NBA. Under head coach Jack Ramsay, the team showed notable improvement, finishing with a 21-61 record. Although their performance was far from playoff contention, it was a step forward from the previous seasons. The Braves were led by standout rookie Bob McAdoo, who made an immediate impact by averaging 18.0 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, earning him the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Despite their struggles, the Braves managed to capture the attention of the league with their energetic style of play. The season also saw the emergence of Randy Smith, who would become a key player for the franchise. The team’s efforts to build a competitive roster and establish a foothold in the league laid the groundwork for future success. While the win-loss column didn’t reflect significant success, the development of promising talent provided hope for the franchise’s trajectory.

  • Regular Season Record: 21-61
  • Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs

Buffalo Braves Roster and Stats for 1972-73 Season

POINTS
Season Stats Player Image
Elmore Smith
18.3
REBOUNDS
Season Stats Player Image
Elmore Smith
12.4
ASSISTS
Season Stats Player Image
Bob Kauffman
5.1
Regular SeasonPlayoffs
PlayerGPPTSREBASTSTLBLK3P%GPPTSREBASTSTLBLK3P%
Elmore Smith7618.312.42.50.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Bob McAdoo8018.09.11.70.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Bob Kauffman7717.511.15.10.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Randy Smith8214.84.85.00.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Dick Garrett7810.02.72.80.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Dave Wohl568.81.64.60.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
John Hummer668.04.92.10.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Fred Hilton597.21.71.30.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Howard Komives676.11.83.60.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Walt Hazzard95.91.11.90.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Bill Hewitt734.75.01.50.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cornell Warner44.33.81.50.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Harold Fox103.10.81.00.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0

Buffalo Braves 1972-73 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1972-73 season for the Buffalo Braves.

DateOpponentResultHigh Scorer
Oct 10, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 120-109
Dick Garrett (25 pts)
Oct 13, 1972@ Philadelphia 76ersW 104-101
Fred Hilton (22 pts)
Oct 14, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 121-113
Fred Hilton (36 pts)
Oct 17, 1972@ Buffalo BravesL 122-114
Bob Kauffman (24 pts)
Oct 20, 1972@ Boston CelticsL 126-118
Randy Smith (29 pts)
Oct 21, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 91-63
John Hummer (12 pts)
Oct 24, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 105-97
Bob Kauffman (24 pts)
Oct 25, 1972@ Milwaukee BucksL 109-92
Elmore Smith (28 pts)
Oct 28, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 113-102
Bob Kauffman (17 pts)
Nov 03, 1972@ Cleveland CavaliersL 124-97
Bob Kauffman (19 pts)
Nov 04, 1972@ Buffalo BravesL 101-99
Bob Kauffman (28 pts)
Nov 07, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 105-91
Bob McAdoo (21 pts)
Nov 08, 1972@ Baltimore BulletsL 126-94
Bob McAdoo (18 pts)
Nov 10, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 106-104
Bob Kauffman (25 pts)
Nov 14, 1972@ Kansas City-Omaha KingsL 106-100
Bob Kauffman (34 pts)
Nov 17, 1972@ Los Angeles LakersL 103-100
Bob Kauffman (28 pts)
Nov 18, 1972@ Golden State WarriorsL 120-92
Bob Kauffman (26 pts)
Nov 19, 1972@ Seattle SuperSonicsL 107-84
Randy Smith (19 pts)
Nov 21, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 124-88
Dick Garrett (16 pts)
Nov 24, 1972@ Buffalo BravesL 105-96
Dick Garrett (26 pts)
Nov 25, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 103-90
Dick Garrett (19 pts)
Nov 28, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 101-94
Elmore Smith (32 pts)
Nov 30, 1972@ Detroit PistonsL 127-116
Elmore Smith (29 pts)
Dec 01, 1972@ Buffalo BravesL 93-90
Randy Smith (27 pts)
Dec 02, 1972@ New York KnicksL 119-94
Elmore Smith (28 pts)
Dec 05, 1972@ Buffalo BravesL 108-97
Bob Kauffman (27 pts)
Dec 08, 1972@ Buffalo BravesL 91-89
Dick Garrett (21 pts)
Dec 09, 1972@ Chicago BullsL 105-94
Elmore Smith (29 pts)
Dec 12, 1972@ Buffalo BravesL 95-94
Elmore Smith (25 pts)
Dec 15, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 129-95
Bob Kauffman (20 pts)
Dec 16, 1972@ Philadelphia 76ersW 126-103
Bob Kauffman (32 pts)
Dec 19, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 126-100
Elmore Smith (35 pts)
Dec 22, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 110-109
Elmore Smith (21 pts)
Dec 26, 1972@ Buffalo BravesW 121-104
Elmore Smith (25 pts)
Dec 28, 1972@ New York KnicksL 107-86
Bob McAdoo (23 pts)
Dec 29, 1972@ Baltimore BulletsW 118-109
Randy Smith (33 pts)
Dec 30, 1972@ Atlanta HawksL 120-110
Elmore Smith (24 pts)
Jan 02, 1973@ Buffalo BravesL 114-110
Bob McAdoo (30 pts)
Jan 05, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 129-106
Bob McAdoo (26 pts)
Jan 06, 1973@ Milwaukee BucksL 110-96
Randy Smith (21 pts)
Jan 07, 1973@ Chicago BullsL 119-96
Bob McAdoo (26 pts)
Jan 09, 1973@ Buffalo BravesL 106-102
Bob McAdoo (22 pts)
Jan 12, 1973@ Buffalo BravesL 120-100
Bob McAdoo (31 pts)
Jan 16, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 106-102
Randy Smith (27 pts)
Jan 18, 1973@ Atlanta HawksW 127-125
Bob McAdoo (32 pts)
Jan 19, 1973@ Buffalo BravesL 108-98
Elmore Smith (28 pts)
Jan 21, 1973@ Boston CelticsL 104-97
Elmore Smith (32 pts)
Jan 25, 1973@ New York KnicksL 99-92
Elmore Smith (21 pts)
Jan 26, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 118-82
Elmore Smith (22 pts)
Jan 27, 1973@ Baltimore BulletsL 115-87
Bob McAdoo (25 pts)
Jan 28, 1973@ Philadelphia 76ersW 101-96
Elmore Smith (25 pts)
Jan 30, 1973@ Buffalo BravesL 105-104
Elmore Smith (36 pts)
Feb 02, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 114-108
Randy Smith (27 pts)
Feb 03, 1973@ Atlanta HawksL 105-101
Dick Garrett (22 pts)
Feb 04, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 130-118
Bob McAdoo (31 pts)
Feb 06, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 107-105
Bob McAdoo (31 pts)
Feb 09, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 101-95
Bob McAdoo (33 pts)
Feb 11, 1973@ Seattle SuperSonicsW 128-125
Bob McAdoo (39 pts)
Feb 13, 1973@ Portland Trail BlazersL 120-100
Elmore Smith (25 pts)
Feb 14, 1973@ Phoenix SunsL 124-107
Bob McAdoo (32 pts)
Feb 16, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 102-98
Bob McAdoo (22 pts)
Feb 18, 1973@ Cleveland CavaliersL 122-98
Bob Kauffman (20 pts)
Feb 20, 1973@ Buffalo BravesL 113-106
Elmore Smith (27 pts)
Feb 23, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 125-106
Bob McAdoo (34 pts)
Feb 24, 1973@ New York KnicksL 125-97
Bob Kauffman (20 pts)
Feb 27, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 112-105
Elmore Smith (22 pts)
Mar 02, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 139-120
Bob McAdoo (41 pts)
Mar 04, 1973@ Boston CelticsL 125-113
Randy Smith (32 pts)
Mar 06, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 127-112
Bob Kauffman (28 pts)
Mar 08, 1973@ Buffalo BravesL 112-102
Bob McAdoo (28 pts)
Mar 10, 1973@ Buffalo BravesL 106-101
Elmore Smith (29 pts)
Mar 13, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 121-112
Bob Kauffman (28 pts)
Mar 16, 1973@ Detroit PistonsL 121-100
Bob McAdoo (28 pts)
Mar 17, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 114-97
Elmore Smith (21 pts)
Mar 18, 1973@ Cleveland CavaliersL 102-101
Bob Kauffman (21 pts)
Mar 20, 1973@ Kansas City-Omaha KingsL 119-115
Elmore Smith (33 pts)
Mar 21, 1973@ Phoenix SunsL 134-124
Randy Smith (21 pts)
Mar 23, 1973@ Los Angeles LakersL 121-101
John Hummer (20 pts)
Mar 24, 1973@ Golden State WarriorsL 106-101
Bob McAdoo (29 pts)
Mar 25, 1973@ Portland Trail BlazersL 113-107
Bob McAdoo (39 pts)
Mar 27, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 121-111
Bob McAdoo (39 pts)
Mar 28, 1973@ Buffalo BravesW 138-122
Bob McAdoo (45 pts)