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1972 NBA playoffs
DatesMarch 28–May 7, 1972

The 1972 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1971–72 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals. Wilt Chamberlain was named NBA Finals MVP.

The Lakers finished the regular season with the best record in NBA history at 69–13, a mark that was unequalled until the 1996 Bulls finished 72–10. Led by Chamberlain and Jerry West, the Lakers won their first title in Los Angeles; their last title was in 1954 as the Minneapolis Lakers.

The Lakers won their first NBA Finals in their last nine appearances without superstar Elgin Baylor, who had played in each of the preceding eight losses. He retired nine games into the season because of ongoing knee problems.

Bracket

Conference Semifinals Conference Finals NBA Finals
         
P1 L.A. Lakers 4
M2 Chicago 0
P1 L.A. Lakers 4
Western Conference
M1 Milwaukee 2
P2 Golden State 1
M1 Milwaukee 4
P1 L.A. Lakers 4
A2 New York 1
A1 Boston 4
C2 Atlanta 2
A1 Boston 1
Eastern Conference
A2 New York 4
C1 Baltimore 2
A2 New York 4

Conference Semifinals

Eastern Conference Semifinals

(A1) Boston Celtics vs. (C2) Atlanta Hawks

  • Game 1 @ Boston (March 29): Boston 126, Atlanta 108
  • Game 2 @ Atlanta (March 31): Atlanta 113, Boston 104
  • Game 3 @ Boston (April 2): Boston 136, Atlanta 113
  • Game 4 @ Atlanta (April 4): Atlanta 112, Boston 110
  • Game 5 @ Boston (April 7): Boston 124, Atlanta 114
  • Game 6 @ Atlanta (April 9): Boston 127, Atlanta 118

Celtics win series 4-2


This was the fifth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Celtics winning three of the four five meetings.

(C1) Baltimore Bullets vs. (A2) New York Knicks

  • Game 1 @ Baltimore (March 31): Baltimore 108, New York 105 (OT)
  • Game 2 @ New York (April 2): New York 110, Baltimore 88
  • Game 3 @ Baltimore (April 4): Baltimore 104, New York 103
  • Game 4 @ New York (April 6): New York 104, Baltimore 98
  • Game 5 @ Baltimore (April 9): New York 106, Baltimore 82
  • Game 6 @ New York (April 11): New York 107, Baltimore 101

Knicks win series 4-2


This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Knicks winning two of the previous three meetings.

Western Conference Semifinals

(P1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (M2) Chicago Bulls

  • Game 1 @ Los Angeles (March 28): Los Angeles 95, Chicago 80
  • Game 2 @ Los Angeles (March 30): Los Angeles 131, Chicago 124
  • Game 3 @ Chicago (April 2): Los Angeles 108, Chicago 101
  • Game 4 @ Chicago (April 4): Los Angeles 108, Chicago 97

Lakers win series 4-0


This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning both prior meetings.

(M1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (P2) Golden State Warriors

  • Game 1 @ Milwaukee (March 28): Golden State 117, Milwaukee 106
  • Game 2 @ Milwaukee (March 30): Milwaukee 118, Golden State 93
  • Game 3 @ Oakland (April 1): Milwaukee 122, Golden State 94
  • Game 4 @ Oakland (April 4): Milwaukee 106, Golden State 99
  • Game 5 @ Milwaukee (April 6): Milwaukee 108, Golden State 100

Bucks win series 4-1


This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Bucks winning the first meeting.

Conference Finals

Eastern Conference Finals

(A1) Boston Celtics vs. (A2) New York Knicks

  • Game 1 @ Boston (April 13): New York 116, Boston 94
  • Game 2 @ New York (April 16): New York 106, Boston 105
  • Game 3 @ Boston (April 19): Boston 115, New York 109
  • Game 4 @ New York (April 21): New York 116, Boston 98
  • Game 5 @ Boston (April 23): New York 111, Boston 103

Knicks win series 4-1


This was the eighth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Celtics winning four of the first seven meetings.

Western Conference Finals

(P1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (M1) Milwaukee Bucks

  • Game 1 @ Los Angeles (April 9): Milwaukee 93, Los Angeles 72
  • Game 2 @ Los Angeles (April 12): Los Angeles 135, Milwaukee 134
  • Game 3 @ Milwaukee (April 14): Los Angeles 108, Milwaukee 105
  • Game 4 @ Milwaukee (April 16): Milwaukee 114, Los Angeles 88
  • Game 5 @ Los Angeles (April 18): Los Angeles 115, Milwaukee 90
  • Game 6 @ Milwaukee (April 22): Los Angeles 104, Milwaukee 100

Lakers win series 4-2


This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Bucks winning the first meeting.

NBA Finals: (P1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (A2) New York Knicks

Main article: 1972 NBA Finals
  • Game 1 @ Los Angeles (April 26): New York 114, Los Angeles 92
  • Game 2 @ Los Angeles (April 30): Los Angeles 106, New York 92
  • Game 3 @ New York (May 3): Los Angeles 107, New York 96
  • Game 4 @ New York (May 5): Los Angeles 116, New York 111 (OT)
  • Game 5 @ Los Angeles (May 7): Los Angeles 114, New York 100 (The Lakers win their first title after moving to L.A.)

Lakers win series 4-1


This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning two of the first three meetings.

References

  1. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Atlanta Hawks versus Boston Celtics (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  2. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — New York Knicks versus Washington Wizards (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Chicago Bulls versus Los Angeles Lakers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  4. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Golden State Warriors versus Milwaukee Bucks (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  5. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Boston Celtics versus New York Knicks (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Los Angeles Lakers versus Milwaukee Bucks (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  7. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Los Angeles Lakers versus New York Knicks (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2021.

See also

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