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1981–82 National Basketball League season
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The 1981–82 Just Juice National Basketball League season was the tenth season of the National Basketball League formed in 1972.[1]
The league was sponsored by Just Juice and Crystal Palace once again secured a double (League and Play Off's) but the Solent Stars easily won the National Cup.[2]
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Team changes
Three new teams were entered into the expanded 12 team first division. The three top teams from the previous season's second division; the Solent Stars, TCB Brighton and Liverpool were all admitted and Stockport Belgrade took the decision to move away from their fan base to the new Spectrum Arena in Warrington becoming Birchwood Warrington Vikings. Blackpool Pacemakers dropped out.
League standings
First Division
Second Division
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Just Juice playoffs
Semi-finals
Final
13 March[3] |
| Crystal Palace | 111–86 | Sunderland Saints |
| Pts: Bob Roma 23, Dan Lloyd 20, Pete Jeremich 19, Paul Stimpson 18, Alton Byrd 14, Mick Bett 5, Harley 5, Richard Rudd 3, Kolton Lee 2, Trevor Anderson 2 | Pts: Vince Brookins 31, David Lloyd 23, Martin Hall 13, Ken Nottage 7, James McCauley 6, Ron Cornelius 4, Steve Hoffman 2 |
Wembley Arena Attendance: 9,000 |
Asda National Cup
Second round
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
24 January 1982[4] |
| Solent Stars | 127–91 | John Carr Doncaster |
| Pts: Mark Saiers 16, Karl Tatham (MVP), Marvin Johnson, Ken Pemberton, Ken Walton, Paul Philp, Nick Burns | Pts: Ian Day 31, Craig Everett, Cliff Bell |
Granby Halls, Leicester |
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