1969–70 Denver Rockets season

The 1969–70 ABA season was the Rockets' third season. They ended up with a 51-33 record. Out of the 11 teams that played in the ABA that season the Rockets had the highest rating in simple rating system and offensive rating. This was their first playoff series win. They would not win another playoff series until 1975.

Western Division
Asterisk Denotes playoff team

Game log

 * 1969-70 Denver Rockets Schedule and Results | Basketball-Reference.com

Playoffs
Western Division semifinals vs. Washington Capitals Rockets win series, 4–3

Division finals Rockets lose series, 4–1

Awards and records

 * ABA All-Star: Larry Jones, Spencer Haywood
 * ABA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player: Spencer Haywood
 * ABA Most Valuable Player: Spencer Haywood
 * ABA Coach of the Year Award: Joe Belmont
 * ABA All-League Team: Spencer Haywood, Larry Jones
 * Spencer Haywood: 986 field goals (Nuggets single-season franchise record)