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The 1970-71 season was the Bullets 10th season in the NBA. The NBA divided itself into 4 divisions as the Bullets were placed in the Central Division inside the Eastern Conference. [1] Despite playing close to .500 basketball all season, the Bullets would capture the Central Division with a 42-40 record. [2]
[edit] Offseason
[edit] NBA Draft
[edit] Regular season
[edit] Season standings
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[edit] Season Schedule
[edit] Player stats
Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average
| Player |
GP |
REB |
AST |
STL |
BLK |
PTS |
AVG |
[edit] Postseason
In the playoffs the Bullets would get off to a quick start as they grabbed a 3-1 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the Bullets would find themselves in a 7th game and that game the Bullets would emerge victorious 128-120. [4] The Bullets would face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. T he Bullets would finally break through in Game 5 and break the tie in the series by beating the Knicks at Madison Square Garden 89-84. [5] The Bullets would have a chance to close the series out at home, but the Knicks would bounce back with a 113-96 win to force a 7th and deciding game in New York. In the seventh game, the Bullets would triumph, winning in New York by 2 points to reach the NBA Finals. [6] However, the Bullets would be swept in 4 straight games by the Milwaukee Bucks.
[edit] NBA Finals
| Game |
Date |
Home Team |
Result |
Road Team |
| Game 1 |
April 21 |
Milwaukee |
98-88 |
Baltimore |
| Game 2 |
April 25 |
Baltimore |
83-102 |
Milwaukee |
| Game 3 |
April 28 |
Milwaukee |
107-99 |
Baltimore |
| Game 4 |
April 30 |
Baltimore |
106-118 |
Milwaukee |
Bucks win series 4-0
[edit] Awards and Honors
[edit] References
