1972 ABA Imperialism Map
Territory Changes
Team Territory Control
This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.
Final standings: the Indiana Pacers finished on top with 11 of 11 territories (100.0%).
| Team | Territories Controlled |
|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 11 (100.0%) |
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- Every team starts with the land closest to its arena.
- Win a game and you take all of the loser's territory.
- Territory carries over all season, with no resets until next year.
- Click any territory to trace every team that held it.
Data sources: Game data from Sports Reference; venue data from VenueStats .
Season Records
The standout territory feats of the season.
Biggest Land Grab
+11
New York Nets
in a single day (1971-12-10)
Most Conquered
122
New York Nets
territories taken all season
Biggest Collapse
−11
New York Nets
lost in one day (1971-12-11)
Team Directory
Each team's season at a glance — days spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.
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