1970-71 ABA
ABA
Utah Stars won the title.
- Teams
- 11
- Teams in the rival league
- 17
- Games per team
- 84
- Pace (poss. per 48 min)
- 111.1
- Points per team game
- 117.5
- League true shooting
- .513
- Share of shots from three
- 6.1%
Award winners
- MVPMel Daniels
- Rookie of the YearDan Issel
- Rookie of the YearCharlie Scott
Standings and postseason
Standings
| Team | W | L | SRS | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 58 | 26 | 5.63 | Made playoffs |
| Utah Stars | 57 | 27 | 6.60 | Won title |
| Virginia Squires | 55 | 29 | 2.79 | Made playoffs |
| Kentucky Colonels | 44 | 40 | -0.17 | Made playoffs |
| Memphis Pros | 41 | 43 | -0.36 | Made playoffs |
| New York Nets | 40 | 44 | -0.86 | Made playoffs |
| The Floridians | 37 | 47 | -1.65 | Made playoffs |
| Pittsburgh Condors | 36 | 48 | -2.74 | Missed playoffs |
| Carolina Cougars | 34 | 50 | -3.88 | Missed playoffs |
| Denver Rockets | 30 | 54 | -3.15 | Made playoffs |
| Texas Chaparrals | 30 | 54 | -2.21 | Made playoffs |
Rules in force
| Three-point line | 25 ft (22 ft corners) |
|---|---|
| Shot clock | 30 seconds |
See how each rule changed over time on the rules timeline.
What changed this season
No league-wide rule or format changes recorded for this season.