1969-70 ABA season
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| Preseason | n/a |
|---|---|
| Regular Season | October 17, 1969-April 15, 1970 |
| Postseason | April 17-May 25, 1970 |
| ← 1968-69 • other seasons • 1970-71→ | |
The 1969-70 ABA season was the third season for the American Basketball Association. Prior to the start of the season, the Minnesota Pipers moved back to Pittsburgh, the Oakland Oaks moved to Washington, D.C. and became the Washington Caps. Additionally, the Houston Mavericks moved to North Carolina and became the Carolina Cougars. For the regular-season, the schedule was increased from 78 to 84 games per team. The season ended with the Indiana Pacers capturing their first ABA Championship.
Publications
| Programs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team(s) | Type | Venue | |
| Carolina Cougars | Regular Season | Dorton Arena | |
| Denver Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers | Regular Season | Denver Auditorium Arena | |
| Los Angeles Stars | Regular Season | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | |
| New Orleans Buccaneers | Regular Season (1 • 2) | Tulane Gym | |
| New York Nets | Regular Season | Island Garden | |
| New York Nets vs. Kentucky Colonels | Postseason | Island Garden | |
| Pittsburgh Pipers | Regular Season (1 • 2) | Civic Arena | |
| Washington Caps | Regular Season (1 • 2) | Uline Arena | |
| Washington Caps vs. Denver Rockets | Postseason | Uline Arena | |
| Eastern Division vs. Western Division | ABA All-Star Game | Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum | |
| Media Guides and Yearbooks | |||
| Media Guides | Carolina Cougars • Denver Rockets • Dallas Chaparrals • Indiana Pacers • Los Angeles Stars • New Orleans Buccaneers • New York Nets • Washington Caps | ||
| Yearbooks | Carolina Cougars | ||
| 1969-70 ABA season by team |
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| Eastern Division |
| Carolina Cougars • Indiana Pacers • Kentucky Colonels • Miami Floridians • New York Nets • Pittsburgh Pipers |
| Western Division |
| Dallas Chaparrals • Denver Rockets • Los Angeles Stars • New Orleans Buccaneers • Washington Caps |
