1971–72 Baltimore Bullets season

NBA season

team = Baltimore Bullets
end_year = 1972
record = 38-44
division_place = 1^st
conf_place = 3^rd
coach = Gene Shue
arena = Baltimore Civic Center
playoffs = Lost 1st RoundThe 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. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/dc/wizards.html Washington Wizards (1963-Present) ] ] The Bullets received Dave Stallworth, Mike Riordan, and cash. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/dc/wizards.html Washington Wizards (1963-Present) ] ] 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.

Offseason

NBA Draft

Regular season

eason standings

[ [http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1972.html 1971-72 NBA Season Summary - Basketball-Reference.com ] ]

eason Schedule

Player stats

"Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average"

Postseason

Awards and Honors

References

* [http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/BAL/1972.html Bullets on Basketball Reference]