DOUNOBALL NBA Season
1981-82 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
Boston Celtics finished with the league's best regular-season record at 63–19. 23 teams played in this season.
Los Angeles Lakers
Champion
23
Teams
63–19
Best record
1981
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
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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
1981 NBA Draft
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