1972–73 Baltimore Bullets season

NBA season

team = Baltimore Bullets
end_year = 1973
record = 52-30
division_place = 1^st
conf_place = 3^rd
coach = Gene Shue
arena = Baltimore Civic Center
playoffs = Lost 1st RoundDuring the 1972–73 NBA season, the Bullets acquired Elvin Hayes from the Houston Rockets. In the draft, the Bullets acquired Kevin Porter. After a slow start, the Bullets had a strong December by posting a 10-4 record. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/dc/wizards.html Washington Wizards (1963-Present) ] ] The Bullets finished the season by winning the Central Division for the 3rd straight season. In the playoffs, the Bullets faced their playoff rivals the New York Knicks. The Bullets fell in 5 games. Following the season, the Bullets would move to Landover, Maryland, a suburb of Washington DC. [ [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/dc/wizards.html Washington Wizards (1963-Present) ] ]

Offseason

NBA Draft

Regular season

eason standings

[ [http://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1973.html 1972-73 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/1973.html Bullets on Basketball Reference]