Despite finally getting into the playoffs with an 11–7 record, the Gold's attendance crashed to 14,400 fans per game. As a result, despite finishing second in the Western Conference, they were forced to play on the road against the lower-seeded Memphis Showboats under pressure from ABC.
In spite of ultimately qualifying for the playoffs with an 11–7 record, the Gold's attendance plummeted to 14,400 fans per game. As a consequence, despite finishing second in the Western Conference, they were compelled to play on the road against the lower-seeded Memphis Showboats under pressure from ABC.