1971–72 Baltimore Bullets season

1971–72 Baltimore Bullets season
Central Division Champions
Head coach Gene Shue
Arena Baltimore Civic Center
Results
Record 38–44 (.463)
Place Division: 1st (Central)
Conference: 3rd (Eastern)
Playoff finish East Semifinals
(Eliminated 2-4)
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
Television WBAL-TV
Radio WBAL Radio
Baltimore Bullets seasons
< 1970–71 1972–73 >

The Bullets would stun their fans and the entire league by trading Earl "The Pearl" Monroe. The trade was done 3 games into the season and Monroe was sent to the rival New York Knicks.[1] The Bullets received Dave Stallworth, Mike Riordan, and cash.[1] The Bullets did not adjust well to not having Monroe as they finished the season with a 38-44 record. The losing record would still be good enough to win the Central Division. In the playoffs, the Bullets would face Monroe and the New York Knicks and were beaten by the Knicks in 6 games.

Contents

Offseason

NBA Draft

Regular season

Season standings

Central Division
Team W L PCT. GB
Baltimore Bullets 38 44 .463 -
Atlanta Hawks 36 46 .439 2
Cincinnati Royals 30 52 .366 8
Cleveland Cavaliers 23 59 .280 15

[2]

Season Schedule

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

Postseason

Awards and honors

References

  1. ^ a b Washington Wizards (1963-Present)
  2. ^ 1971-72 NBA Season Summary - Basketball-Reference.com
1971 NBA Draft • All-Star Game • Playoffs • Finals • Transactions
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