DOUNOBALL NBA Season
1971-72 NBA
Everything from the season in one place: the champion, standings, playoffs, league leaders, award winners, teams and draft class.
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Season snapshotLos Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers finished with the league's best regular-season record at 69–13. 17 teams played in this season.
Los Angeles Lakers
Champion
17
Teams
69–13
Best record
1971
Draft class
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NBA Champion
Los Angeles Lakers
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Road to the Finals
Playoffs
Every available series, round and Finals result.
Regular season
Standings
See every team's record and where they finished.
League leaders
Leaders
Scoring, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and more.
Award winners
Awards
MVP, DPOY, Rookie of the Year, All-NBA teams and more.
Draft class
1971 NBA Draft
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