NBA
Chicago Bulls 1971-72
1971-72 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1971-72 Chicago Bulls finished 57-25 (.695), ranking 3rd of 17 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
Bob Love led the roster at 25.8 points per game, with Chet Walker adding 22.0.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
100.0 PPG
48.9 RPG
19.4 APG
Key Players
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Love | 79 | 25.8 | 6.6 | 1.6 |
| Chet Walker | 78 | 22.0 | 6.1 | 2.3 |
| Jerry Sloan | 82 | 16.2 | 8.4 | 2.6 |
| Bob Weiss | 82 | 11.3 | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| Clifford Ray | 82 | 7.0 | 10.6 | 3.1 |
| Tom Boerwinkle | 80 | 7.0 | 11.2 | 3.5 |
| Howard Porter | 67 | 6.0 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
| Jim King | 73 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Jimmy Collins | 19 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Kenny McIntosh | 43 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| Jackie Dinkins | 18 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 |