NBA
Atlanta Hawks 1972-73
1972-73 champion: New York Knicks (4-1) MVP: Dave Cowens Finals MVP: Willis Reed
Season Story
The 1972-73 Atlanta Hawks finished 46-36 (.561), ranking 8th of 17 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
Lou Hudson led the roster at 27.1 points per game, with Pete Maravich adding 26.1.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
108.9 PPG
49.4 RPG
24.5 APG
Key Players
Herm Gilliam 14.0 PPG 5.2 RPG · 6.3 APG · 76 GP
George Trapp 11.3 PPG 5.9 RPG · 1.6 APG · 77 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Hudson | 75 | 27.1 | 6.2 | 3.4 |
| Pete Maravich | 79 | 26.1 | 4.4 | 6.9 |
| Walt Bellamy | 74 | 16.1 | 13.0 | 2.4 |
| Herm Gilliam | 76 | 14.0 | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| George Trapp | 77 | 11.3 | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| Jim Washington | 75 | 10.4 | 10.7 | 2.3 |
| Steve Bracey | 70 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Bob Christian | 55 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 0.9 |
| John Wetzel | 28 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| John Tschogl | 10 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Eddie Mast | 42 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 0.9 |