The 1982–83 New Jersey Nets season was the Nets' seventh season in the NBA. With 49 wins and 33 losses, it was also their best record since the ABA–NBA merger—a mark that would stand until the 2001–02 season. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | April 20 | New York | L 107–118 | Albert King (17) | Buck Williams (13) | Cook, Birdsong (6) | Brendan Byrne Arena15,672 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | April 21 | @ New York | L 99–105 | Albert King (25) | Buck Williams (10) | Foots Walker (6) | Madison Square Garden19,591 | 0–2 |- Player statistics Season Playoffs Awards and records Buck Williams, All-NBA Second Team Transactions References See also 1982–83 NBA season New Jersey Nets season New Jersey Nets seasons New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets 20th century in East Rutherford, New Jersey Meadowlands Sports Complex