NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers 1972-73
1972-73 champion: New York Knicks (4-1) MVP: Dave Cowens Finals MVP: Willis Reed
Season Story
The 1972-73 Cleveland Cavaliers finished 32-50 (.390), ranking 13th of 17 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Austin Carr led the roster at 20.5 points per game, with Lenny Wilkens adding 20.5.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
94.7 PPG
41.1 RPG
24.3 APG
Key Players
Austin Carr 20.5 PPG 4.5 RPG · 3.4 APG · 82 GP
Rick Roberson 12.6 PPG 11.2 RPG · 2.2 APG · 62 GP
Double D Davis 9.4 PPG 7.0 RPG · 1.5 APG · 81 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Carr | 82 | 20.5 | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| Lenny Wilkens | 75 | 20.5 | 4.6 | 8.4 |
| John Johnson | 82 | 14.4 | 6.7 | 3.8 |
| Rick Roberson | 62 | 12.6 | 11.2 | 2.2 |
| Double D Davis | 81 | 9.4 | 7.0 | 1.5 |
| Bingo Smith | 73 | 8.2 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| John Clemens | 72 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Jim Cleamons | 80 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Johnny Warren | 40 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Steve Patterson | 62 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 0.8 |