The biggest losing streak was 4, which occurred after they had already won over 50 games.
They clinched the best record in the Eastern Division after beating the San Diego Conquistadors on March 25, 1973, with their 57th victory, is tied for 9th most by a team in one ABA season.
But the Cougars failed to advance, losing to the Kentucky Colonels in seven games, with the final one in their home court.
[1] During the regular season, the Cougars played 28 games in Greensboro, 13 in Charlotte, and 2 in Raleigh; in the playoffs, the team played 4 games in Greensboro, 2 in Charlotte, and one in Raleigh.
Eastern Division Semifinals[2] Cougars win series, 4–1 Eastern Division Finals vs. Kentucky Colonels Cougars lose series, 4–3 1973 ABA All-Star Game selections (game played on February 6, 1973)