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1971–72 ABA season

The 1971–72 ABA season was the fifth season of the American Basketball Association. The Indiana Pacers won the championship, defeating the New York Nets, 4 games to 2, in the ABA Finals.

Teams
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Final standings
Eastern Division Western Division Asterisk (*) denotes playoff team Bold – ABA champions ==Playoffs==
Awards and honors
(Kentucky) was named ABA MVP and ROTY • ABA Most Valuable Player Award: Artis Gilmore, Kentucky Colonels • Rookie of the Year: Artis Gilmore, Kentucky Colonels • Coach of the Year: Tom Nissalke, Dallas Chaparrals • Playoffs MVP: Freddie Lewis, Indiana Pacers • All-Star Game MVP: Dan Issel, Kentucky Colonels • All-ABA First TeamDan Issel, Kentucky Colonels (1st First Team selection, 2nd overall selection) • Rick Barry, New York Nets (4th selection) • Artis Gilmore, Kentucky Colonels • Donnie Freeman, Dallas Chaparrals (1st First Team selection, 4th overall selection) • Bill Melchionni, New York NetsAll-ABA Second TeamWillie Wise, Utah StarsJulius Erving, Virginia SquiresZelmo Beaty, Utah Stars (2nd selection) • Ralph Simpson, Denver RocketsCharlie Scott, Virginia Squires • All-ABA Rookie TeamJulius Erving, Virginia Squires • Artis Gilmore, Kentucky Colonels • George McGinnis, Indiana Pacers • Johnny Neumann, Memphis ProsJohn Roche, New York Nets ==References==
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