1973–74 Portland Trail Blazers season
| 1973–74 Portland Trail Blazers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jack McCloskey |
| General manager | Harry Glickman |
| Owners | |
| Arena | Memorial Coliseum |
| Results | |
| Record | 27–55 (.329) |
| Place | Division: 5th (Pacific) Conference: 9th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | KPTV |
| Radio | KOIN |
The 1973–74 Portland Trail Blazers season was the fourth season of the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Blazers finished at 27–55, a six-game improvement from the previous season.
The season started with promise as Portland opened the year with a 10–8 record. A nine-game losing streak followed and sent the Blazers sinking in the standings. They managed to cling to just under .500 but the months of January and February were unkind. Geoff Petrie and Sidney Wicks each garnered selections to the 1974 NBA All-Star game, but massive deficiencies on defense plagued the Blazers. Their lack of a size and experience at center allowed opponents to score almost at will. The Blazers lost 23 of 25 games and wound up with the worst record in the Western Conference. Coach Jack McCloskey was relieved of his duties at the end of the season.