The 1974-75 Phoenix Suns season marked the franchise’s seventh year in the NBA. Under the guidance of head coach John MacLeod, the Suns aimed to improve upon their previous performances. The team played their home games at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, often referred to as the “Madhouse on McDowell.”
During the regular season, the Suns finished with a record of 32-50, placing them fourth in the Pacific Division. Despite their efforts, the team did not qualify for the playoffs, missing the postseason for the third consecutive year. The season was characterized by inconsistent performances, which hindered their ability to secure a winning record.
Key players for the Suns included Connie Hawkins, a notable figure in the franchise who provided veteran leadership and scoring. Additionally, the team relied on the talents of Charlie Scott, who was the team’s leading scorer, averaging 24.3 points per game, and Neal Walk, who contributed significantly on the boards.
The 1974-75 season was a transitional period for the Suns, as they looked to build a competitive roster. Despite the challenges, the team laid some groundwork for future development. The following season would see the Suns make significant strides, eventually reaching the NBA Finals in 1976. The 1974-75 campaign, however, remained a year focused on growth and restructuring.
- Regular Season Record: 32-50
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats for 1974-75 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Charlie Scott | 69 | 24.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Dick Van Arsdale | 70 | 16.1 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Curtis Perry | 79 | 13.4 | 11.9 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Mike Bantom | 82 | 12.5 | 6.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Keith Erickson | 49 | 12.3 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Dennis Awtrey | 82 | 9.9 | 8.6 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Gary Melchionni | 68 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Fred Saunders | 69 | 6.1 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Nate Hawthorne | 50 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Earl Williams | 79 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Greg Jackson | 44 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jim Owens | 41 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Corky Calhoun | 13 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
Phoenix Suns 1974-75 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1974-75 season for the Phoenix Suns.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 1974 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 114-97 | |
| Oct 19, 1974 | vs. Kansas City-Omaha Kings | L 94-91 | |
| Oct 23, 1974 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 100-90 | |
| Oct 25, 1974 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 106-97 | |
| Oct 27, 1974 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-116 | |
| Oct 30, 1974 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-99 | |
| Nov 02, 1974 | @ Washington Bullets | L 108-94 | |
| Nov 03, 1974 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-101 | |
| Nov 07, 1974 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-108 | |
| Nov 08, 1974 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 105-102 | |
| Nov 09, 1974 | @ Houston Rockets | W 101-96 | |
| Nov 13, 1974 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-100 | |
| Nov 15, 1974 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 102-95 | |
| Nov 17, 1974 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 106-105 | |
| Nov 19, 1974 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 122-108 | |
| Nov 20, 1974 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 114-106 | |
| Nov 22, 1974 | @ Boston Celtics | L 95-94 | |
| Nov 23, 1974 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 117-104 | |
| Nov 26, 1974 | vs. New Orleans Jazz | W 120-110 | |
| Nov 28, 1974 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 88-85 | |
| Nov 30, 1974 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 112-100 | |
| Dec 01, 1974 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-105 | |
| Dec 03, 1974 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 91-85 | |
| Dec 05, 1974 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 108-106 | |
| Dec 07, 1974 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 92-88 | |
| Dec 08, 1974 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-102 | |
| Dec 11, 1974 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 104-100 | |
| Dec 13, 1974 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 85-84 | |
| Dec 19, 1974 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-108 | |
| Dec 21, 1974 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-104 | |
| Dec 23, 1974 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 111-94 | |
| Dec 25, 1974 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-96 | |
| Dec 27, 1974 | vs. Buffalo Braves | L 108-92 | |
| Jan 02, 1975 | @ New York Knicks | L 117-113 | |
| Jan 03, 1975 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 126-99 | |
| Jan 05, 1975 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 97-86 | |
| Jan 08, 1975 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 102-95 | |
| Jan 10, 1975 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-110 | |
| Jan 11, 1975 | vs. New York Knicks | W 113-107 | |
| Jan 17, 1975 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 115-105 | |
| Jan 18, 1975 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 86-77 | |
| Jan 19, 1975 | @ Kansas City-Omaha Kings | W 109-97 | |
| Jan 21, 1975 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-95 | |
| Jan 25, 1975 | vs. New Orleans Jazz | W 94-90 | |
| Jan 28, 1975 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-107 | |
| Jan 29, 1975 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-85 | |
| Jan 31, 1975 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 105-101 | |
| Feb 04, 1975 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 90-89 | |
| Feb 05, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 107-102 | |
| Feb 06, 1975 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 112-105 | |
| Feb 08, 1975 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 105-96 | |
| Feb 12, 1975 | vs. Buffalo Braves | W 108-96 | |
| Feb 14, 1975 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-106 | |
| Feb 15, 1975 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 111-107 | |
| Feb 18, 1975 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 124-109 | |
| Feb 19, 1975 | @ Washington Bullets | L 120-97 | |
| Feb 21, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 98-96 | |
| Feb 23, 1975 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-97 | |
| Feb 25, 1975 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 111-97 | |
| Feb 26, 1975 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-96 | |
| Feb 28, 1975 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 102-96 | |
| Mar 02, 1975 | @ Houston Rockets | L 110-104 | |
| Mar 04, 1975 | @ Kansas City-Omaha Kings | L 103-99 | |
| Mar 06, 1975 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 88-65 | |
| Mar 07, 1975 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 120-98 | |
| Mar 08, 1975 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 112-107 | |
| Mar 11, 1975 | @ New York Knicks | L 103-98 | |
| Mar 12, 1975 | @ Boston Celtics | L 88-82 | |
| Mar 14, 1975 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 108-97 | |
| Mar 16, 1975 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 117-114 | |
| Mar 18, 1975 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 133-103 | |
| Mar 19, 1975 | vs. New York Knicks | L 101-96 | |
| Mar 21, 1975 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-108 | |
| Mar 22, 1975 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 94-92 | |
| Mar 23, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 102-96 | |
| Mar 25, 1975 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 92-87 | |
| Mar 27, 1975 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 91-79 | |
| Mar 29, 1975 | vs. Kansas City-Omaha Kings | L 104-100 | |
| Mar 30, 1975 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-90 | |
| Apr 02, 1975 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-106 | |
| Apr 04, 1975 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 128-99 | |
| Apr 06, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 114-111 |