NBA
Capital Bullets 1973-74
1973-74 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: John Havlicek
Season Story
The 1973-74 Capital Bullets finished 47-35 (.573), ranking 6th of 17 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
Phil Chenier led the roster at 21.9 points per game, with Elvin Hayes adding 21.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
101.9 PPG
50.9 RPG
21.7 APG
Key Players
Phil Chenier 21.9 PPG 5.1 RPG · 3.1 APG · 76 GP
Mike Riordan 15.9 PPG 4.7 RPG · 3.3 APG · 81 GP
Kevin Porter 14.0 PPG 2.2 RPG · 5.8 APG · 81 GP
Archie Clark 13.1 PPG 2.5 RPG · 5.1 APG · 56 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Chenier | 76 | 21.9 | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Elvin Hayes | 81 | 21.4 | 18.1 | 2.0 |
| Mike Riordan | 81 | 15.9 | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Kevin Porter | 81 | 14.0 | 2.2 | 5.8 |
| Archie Clark | 56 | 13.1 | 2.5 | 5.1 |
| Nick Weatherspoon | 65 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 0.6 |
| Wes Unseld | 56 | 5.9 | 9.2 | 2.8 |
| Louie Nelson | 49 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Dave Stallworth | 45 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Walt Wesley | 39 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Emanuel Leaks | 53 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Tom Kozelko | 49 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Rich Rinaldi | 7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Tommy Patterson | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 |