1971-72 NBA Season
697 regular-season games · 8 playoff teams · 100,000 simulations
Champion
Los Angeles Lakers
1st Title
Runner-Up
New York Knicks
5th Appearance
Last Appearance: 1969-70
Biggest Overachiever
Golden State Warriors
7.64 wins above expected
51 wins · 43.36 expected wins
Biggest Disappointment
Philadelphia 76ers
7.44 wins below expected
30 wins · 37.44 expected wins
Final Standings
Final regular season records. The vsSim column shows actual wins minus the simulation's mean wins — positive values indicate the team overachieved, negative values mean they underperformed.
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics Division | 56 | 26 | .683 | — | 115.6 | 110.8 | +4.8 | 51.41 | +4.59 |
| 2 | New York Knicks Playoffs | 48 | 34 | .585 | 8 | 107.1 | 104.7 | +2.5 | 49.75 | -1.75 |
| 3 | Philadelphia 76ers | 30 | 52 | .366 | 26 | 112.2 | 115.9 | -3.7 | 37.44 | -7.44 |
| 4 | Buffalo Braves | 22 | 60 | .268 | 34 | 102.0 | 111.3 | -9.2 | 22.76 | -0.76 |
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Bullets Division | 38 | 44 | .463 | — | 107.1 | 108.3 | -1.2 | 40.47 | -2.47 |
| 2 | Atlanta Hawks Playoffs | 36 | 46 | .439 | 2 | 109.5 | 111.3 | -1.8 | 35.98 | +0.02 |
| 3 | Cincinnati Royals | 30 | 52 | .366 | 8 | 107.8 | 111.8 | -4.0 | 31.38 | -1.38 |
| 4 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 23 | 59 | .280 | 15 | 105.8 | 113.4 | -7.6 | 21.95 | +1.05 |
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee Bucks Division | 63 | 19 | .768 | — | 114.6 | 103.5 | +11.2 | 64.15 | -1.15 |
| 2 | Chicago Bulls Playoffs | 57 | 25 | .695 | 6 | 111.2 | 102.9 | +8.3 | 55.22 | +1.78 |
| 3 | Phoenix Suns | 49 | 33 | .598 | 14 | 116.3 | 110.8 | +5.5 | 49.05 | -0.05 |
| 4 | Detroit Pistons | 26 | 56 | .317 | 37 | 109.1 | 115.9 | -6.8 | 31.34 | -5.34 |
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles Lakers Division | 69 | 13 | .841 | — | 121.0 | 108.7 | +12.3 | 61.95 | +7.05 |
| 2 | Golden State Warriors Playoffs | 51 | 31 | .622 | 18 | 108.2 | 107.4 | +0.8 | 43.36 | +7.64 |
| 3 | Seattle Supersonics | 47 | 35 | .573 | 22 | 109.2 | 108.8 | +0.5 | 44.20 | +2.80 |
| 4 | Houston Rockets | 34 | 48 | .415 | 35 | 109.7 | 111.2 | -1.6 | 35.97 | -1.97 |
| 5 | Portland Trail Blazers | 18 | 64 | .220 | 51 | 106.8 | 116.5 | -9.7 | 20.61 | -2.61 |
Playoff Bracket
Eastern Conference
First Round
Conference Finals
Western Conference
First Round
Conference Finals
NBA Finals
Season Summary
Every team's regular season finish compared against the simulated win totals from 100,000 simulations. Click on any column header to sort. Luck is the team's actual total minus the simulation's mean. Positive values indicate the team outperformed the expected total; negative values indicate the team was unluckier than expected. Percentile represents where their actual result fell in the simulated distribution.
| Team | Conference | Division | Elo | Actual | Avg. Wins | Luck | Percentile | Min | 5th | Q1 | Median | Q3 | 95th | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | Western | Pacific | 1780 | 69 | 61.95 | +7.05 | 98.44% | 46 | 56 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 68 | 76 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Western | Midwest | 1757 | 63 | 64.15 | -1.15 | 41.97% | 50 | 58 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 70 | 76 |
| Chicago Bulls | Western | Midwest | 1664 | 57 | 55.22 | +1.78 | 71.06% | 40 | 49 | 52 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 71 |
| Boston Celtics | Eastern | Atlantic | 1633 | 56 | 51.41 | +4.59 | 89.89% | 37 | 45 | 49 | 51 | 54 | 58 | 67 |
| Phoenix Suns | Western | Midwest | 1616 | 49 | 49.05 | -0.05 | 54.11% | 33 | 42 | 46 | 49 | 52 | 56 | 64 |
| Golden State Warriors | Western | Pacific | 1599 | 51 | 43.36 | +7.64 | 97.20% | 28 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 50 | 61 |
| New York Knicks | Eastern | Atlantic | 1535 | 48 | 49.75 | -1.75 | 37.54% | 33 | 43 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 66 |
| Seattle Supersonics | Western | Pacific | 1503 | 47 | 44.20 | +2.80 | 78.41% | 25 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 51 | 58 |
| Houston Rockets | Eastern | Pacific | 1495 | 34 | 35.97 | -1.97 | 36.21% | 20 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 43 | 53 |
| Baltimore Bullets | Eastern | Central | 1491 | 38 | 40.47 | -2.47 | 31.87% | 24 | 34 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 57 |
| Atlanta Hawks | Eastern | Central | 1487 | 36 | 35.98 | +0.02 | 54.93% | 20 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 43 | 52 |
| Cincinnati Royals | Western | Central | 1421 | 30 | 31.38 | -1.38 | 41.36% | 16 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 47 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Eastern | Atlantic | 1401 | 30 | 37.44 | -7.44 | 4.72% | 20 | 31 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 52 |
| Detroit Pistons | Western | Midwest | 1327 | 26 | 31.34 | -5.34 | 11.31% | 18 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 48 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Western | Pacific | 1283 | 18 | 20.61 | -2.61 | 29.06% | 9 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 35 |
| Buffalo Braves | Eastern | Atlantic | 1254 | 22 | 22.76 | -0.76 | 47.95% | 9 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 37 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Eastern | Central | 1254 | 23 | 21.95 | +1.05 | 66.74% | 6 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 37 |
Head-to-Head
Cells show each team's record against each opponent with the expected wins from the simulation below Gold-tinted cells indicate the team beat the model's expectations by more than a half-win while navy-tinted cells indicate they fell short by more than a half-win. The first table covers within-division games while the second covers games against teams outside the division.
Within Atlantic
| Team | Celtics | Braves | Knicks | 76ers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | — |
6-0
(5.0 exp.)
|
3-3
(3.0 exp.)
|
6-0
(4.5 exp.)
|
| Buffalo Braves |
0-6
(1.0 exp.)
|
— |
1-5
(1.0 exp.)
|
3-3
(1.8 exp.)
|
| New York Knicks |
3-3
(3.0 exp.)
|
5-1
(5.0 exp.)
|
— |
3-3
(4.0 exp.)
|
| Philadelphia 76ers |
0-6
(1.5 exp.)
|
3-3
(4.2 exp.)
|
3-3
(2.0 exp.)
|
— |
Atlantic vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Central | Midwest | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics |
15-5
(14.4 exp.)
|
12-8
(10.0 exp.)
|
14-10
(14.4 exp.)
|
| Buffalo Braves |
12-12
(8.6 exp.)
|
3-15
(3.8 exp.)
|
3-19
(6.6 exp.)
|
| New York Knicks |
12-8
(14.2 exp.)
|
10-10
(9.5 exp.)
|
15-9
(14.1 exp.)
|
| Philadelphia 76ers |
9-11
(11.9 exp.)
|
7-13
(7.2 exp.)
|
8-16
(10.6 exp.)
|
Within Central
| Team | Hawks | Bullets | Royals | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | — |
2-4
(2.7 exp.)
|
3-3
(3.5 exp.)
|
4-2
(4.2 exp.)
|
| Baltimore Bullets |
4-2
(3.3 exp.)
|
— |
4-2
(3.7 exp.)
|
1-5
(4.5 exp.)
|
| Cincinnati Royals |
3-3
(2.5 exp.)
|
2-4
(2.3 exp.)
|
— |
6-2
(5.1 exp.)
|
| Cleveland Cavaliers |
2-4
(1.8 exp.)
|
5-1
(1.5 exp.)
|
2-6
(2.9 exp.)
|
— |
Central vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Atlantic | Midwest | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks |
10-10
(9.7 exp.)
|
8-12
(6.1 exp.)
|
9-15
(9.9 exp.)
|
| Baltimore Bullets |
11-9
(10.5 exp.)
|
8-12
(7.2 exp.)
|
10-14
(11.2 exp.)
|
| Cincinnati Royals |
9-11
(8.0 exp.)
|
5-14
(5.5 exp.)
|
5-18
(8.1 exp.)
|
| Cleveland Cavaliers |
6-18
(6.7 exp.)
|
1-15
(3.0 exp.)
|
7-15
(6.1 exp.)
|
Within Midwest
| Team | Bulls | Pistons | Bucks | Suns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | — |
5-1
(4.9 exp.)
|
2-4
(2.1 exp.)
|
5-1
(3.4 exp.)
|
| Detroit Pistons |
1-5
(1.1 exp.)
|
— |
1-5
(0.9 exp.)
|
2-4
(1.8 exp.)
|
| Milwaukee Bucks |
4-2
(3.9 exp.)
|
5-1
(5.1 exp.)
|
— |
4-2
(4.2 exp.)
|
| Phoenix Suns |
1-5
(2.6 exp.)
|
4-2
(4.2 exp.)
|
2-4
(1.8 exp.)
|
— |
Midwest vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Atlantic | Central | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls |
12-7
(12.7 exp.)
|
16-2
(13.8 exp.)
|
17-10
(18.4 exp.)
|
| Detroit Pistons |
6-15
(8.5 exp.)
|
10-9
(9.3 exp.)
|
6-18
(9.7 exp.)
|
| Milwaukee Bucks |
13-6
(14.8 exp.)
|
17-2
(16.4 exp.)
|
20-6
(19.8 exp.)
|
| Phoenix Suns |
15-4
(11.5 exp.)
|
10-9
(13.8 exp.)
|
17-9
(15.1 exp.)
|
Within Pacific
| Team | Warriors | Rockets | Lakers | Blazers | Supersonics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | — |
5-1
(3.8 exp.)
|
1-5
(1.7 exp.)
|
4-2
(4.9 exp.)
|
4-2
(2.9 exp.)
|
| Houston Rockets |
1-5
(2.2 exp.)
|
— |
1-5
(1.2 exp.)
|
4-2
(4.4 exp.)
|
3-3
(2.3 exp.)
|
| Los Angeles Lakers |
5-1
(4.3 exp.)
|
5-1
(4.8 exp.)
|
— |
6-0
(5.5 exp.)
|
5-1
(4.2 exp.)
|
| Portland Trail Blazers |
2-4
(1.1 exp.)
|
2-4
(1.6 exp.)
|
0-6
(0.5 exp.)
|
— |
0-6
(1.4 exp.)
|
| Seattle Supersonics |
2-4
(3.1 exp.)
|
3-3
(3.7 exp.)
|
1-5
(1.8 exp.)
|
6-0
(4.6 exp.)
|
— |
Pacific vs. Outside Teams
| Team | Hawks | Bullets | Celtics | Braves | Bulls | Royals | Cavaliers | Pistons | Bucks | Knicks | 76ers | Suns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors |
2-3
(3.1 exp.)
|
4-1
(2.6 exp.)
|
3-2
(1.9 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.0 exp.)
|
3-3
(2.1 exp.)
|
3-2
(3.3 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.1 exp.)
|
5-0
(3.0 exp.)
|
2-2
(0.9 exp.)
|
2-3
(1.9 exp.)
|
4-1
(3.1 exp.)
|
2-3
(2.2 exp.)
|
| Houston Rockets |
4-1
(2.6 exp.)
|
2-3
(2.2 exp.)
|
0-5
(1.6 exp.)
|
4-0
(2.8 exp.)
|
1-5
(1.6 exp.)
|
4-0
(2.5 exp.)
|
2-2
(2.9 exp.)
|
3-3
(3.2 exp.)
|
0-5
(0.8 exp.)
|
0-5
(1.8 exp.)
|
4-1
(2.4 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.4 exp.)
|
| Los Angeles Lakers |
5-0
(4.0 exp.)
|
4-1
(4.1 exp.)
|
4-1
(3.4 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.5 exp.)
|
3-1
(2.4 exp.)
|
4-1
(4.4 exp.)
|
3-1
(3.7 exp.)
|
4-1
(4.0 exp.)
|
4-1
(2.5 exp.)
|
4-1
(3.2 exp.)
|
5-0
(3.8 exp.)
|
4-2
(4.1 exp.)
|
| Portland Trail Blazers |
0-4
(1.2 exp.)
|
1-3
(1.0 exp.)
|
0-4
(0.6 exp.)
|
4-2
(3.0 exp.)
|
0-6
(0.9 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.5 exp.)
|
2-4
(3.1 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.3 exp.)
|
0-6
(0.5 exp.)
|
1-3
(0.6 exp.)
|
2-2
(1.2 exp.)
|
0-6
(1.0 exp.)
|
| Seattle Supersonics |
4-1
(3.1 exp.)
|
3-2
(2.8 exp.)
|
3-2
(2.2 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.0 exp.)
|
3-2
(1.8 exp.)
|
5-0
(3.3 exp.)
|
4-0
(3.1 exp.)
|
4-0
(2.8 exp.)
|
0-6
(1.5 exp.)
|
2-3
(2.3 exp.)
|
1-4
(2.9 exp.)
|
2-3
(2.2 exp.)
|
Scoreline Distribution
Cells represent the percentage of games that ended with a team's points in the row and its opponent's points in the column. Cells below the diagonal are wins (gold), and cells above are losses (blue). Totals along the edges show the marginal percentages for that row or column.
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | 0.29% | 1.29% | 1.22% | 1.08% | 0.29% | 0.14% | — | 4.30% |
| 90–99 | 1.29% | 2.01% | 5.02% | 3.16% | 1.58% | 0.57% | 0.07% | 13.70% |
| 100–109 | 1.22% | 5.02% | 10.04% | 9.40% | 4.73% | 1.00% | 0.36% | 31.78% |
| 110–119 | 1.08% | 3.16% | 9.40% | 8.75% | 4.81% | 1.58% | 0.14% | 28.91% |
| 120–129 | 0.29% | 1.58% | 4.73% | 4.81% | 2.15% | 1.08% | 0.29% | 14.92% |
| 130–139 | 0.14% | 0.57% | 1.00% | 1.58% | 1.08% | 0.72% | 0.22% | 5.31% |
| 140+ | — | 0.07% | 0.36% | 0.14% | 0.29% | 0.22% | — | 1.08% |
| Total | 4.30% | 13.70% | 31.78% | 28.91% | 14.92% | 5.31% | 1.08% | 100% |
Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 110.19 | 110.19 | +0.00 |
| SD | 12.17 | 12.17 | 15.37 |
| CV | 0.11 | 0.11 | — |
| Max | 162 | 162 | +63 |
| Min | 75 | 75 | -63 |
Games Played: 697
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | 1.22% | 1.22% | 1.22% | — | — | — | — | 3.66% |
| 90–99 | 2.44% | 2.44% | 8.54% | 1.22% | — | 1.22% | — | 15.85% |
| 100–109 | — | 2.44% | 8.54% | 10.98% | 3.66% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 28.05% |
| 110–119 | — | 1.22% | 7.32% | 14.63% | 7.32% | 4.88% | — | 35.37% |
| 120–129 | — | 1.22% | 4.88% | 4.88% | — | — | — | 10.98% |
| 130–139 | — | 1.22% | — | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | — | 4.88% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | 1.22% | — | — | — | 1.22% |
| Total | 3.66% | 9.76% | 30.49% | 35.37% | 12.20% | 7.32% | 1.22% | 100% |
Atlanta Hawks — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 109.54 | 111.30 | -1.77 |
| SD | 11.73 | 11.63 | 13.86 |
| CV | 0.11 | 0.10 | — |
| Max | 140 | 141 | +38 |
| Min | 81 | 86 | -44 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | 1.22% | — | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | — | — | 4.88% |
| 90–99 | 1.22% | 3.66% | 2.44% | 3.66% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | 14.63% |
| 100–109 | 1.22% | 8.54% | 14.63% | 14.63% | 2.44% | — | — | 41.46% |
| 110–119 | 2.44% | 3.66% | 10.98% | 4.88% | 3.66% | 2.44% | — | 28.05% |
| 120–129 | — | 1.22% | 2.44% | 1.22% | 2.44% | — | 1.22% | 8.54% |
| 130–139 | — | — | 1.22% | — | 1.22% | — | — | 2.44% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 6.10% | 17.07% | 34.15% | 25.61% | 12.20% | 3.66% | 1.22% | 100% |
Baltimore Bullets — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 107.12 | 108.29 | -1.17 |
| SD | 10.68 | 12.29 | 14.54 |
| CV | 0.10 | 0.11 | — |
| Max | 132 | 151 | +32 |
| Min | 82 | 80 | -33 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | 1.22% | 1.22% | — | — | — | — | 2.44% |
| 90–99 | 1.22% | 2.44% | — | 1.22% | — | — | — | 4.88% |
| 100–109 | — | 6.10% | 4.88% | 4.88% | 3.66% | — | — | 19.51% |
| 110–119 | — | — | 17.07% | 7.32% | 9.76% | 1.22% | — | 35.37% |
| 120–129 | — | 2.44% | 9.76% | 10.98% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | 26.83% |
| 130–139 | — | — | 1.22% | 6.10% | 1.22% | — | — | 8.54% |
| 140+ | — | — | 1.22% | — | 1.22% | — | — | 2.44% |
| Total | 1.22% | 12.20% | 35.37% | 30.49% | 18.29% | 2.44% | — | 100% |
Boston Celtics — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 115.57 | 110.79 | +4.78 |
| SD | 11.40 | 9.98 | 12.71 |
| CV | 0.10 | 0.09 | — |
| Max | 142 | 132 | +39 |
| Min | 75 | 83 | -22 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | 3.66% | 3.66% | 2.44% | — | — | — | 9.76% |
| 90–99 | 3.66% | 4.88% | 14.63% | 3.66% | 3.66% | 2.44% | — | 32.93% |
| 100–109 | — | 3.66% | 9.76% | 6.10% | 10.98% | 2.44% | 1.22% | 34.15% |
| 110–119 | — | 1.22% | 4.88% | 3.66% | 4.88% | 2.44% | 1.22% | 18.29% |
| 120–129 | — | — | 1.22% | 2.44% | — | — | — | 3.66% |
| 130–139 | — | 1.22% | — | — | — | — | — | 1.22% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 3.66% | 14.63% | 34.15% | 18.29% | 19.51% | 7.32% | 2.44% | 100% |
Buffalo Braves — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 102.04 | 111.28 | -9.24 |
| SD | 9.94 | 12.86 | 13.86 |
| CV | 0.10 | 0.12 | — |
| Max | 130 | 141 | +31 |
| Min | 83 | 87 | -40 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | 1.22% | 1.22% | 2.44% | — | — | — | — | 4.88% |
| 90–99 | 1.22% | 1.22% | 4.88% | — | — | 1.22% | — | 8.54% |
| 100–109 | 2.44% | 4.88% | 14.63% | 6.10% | 3.66% | — | — | 31.71% |
| 110–119 | 1.22% | 10.98% | 19.51% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | — | 35.37% |
| 120–129 | 1.22% | 4.88% | 6.10% | 2.44% | — | — | — | 14.63% |
| 130–139 | — | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | — | — | — | 3.66% |
| 140+ | — | — | 1.22% | — | — | — | — | 1.22% |
| Total | 7.32% | 25.61% | 50.00% | 10.98% | 4.88% | 1.22% | — | 100% |
Chicago Bulls — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 111.18 | 102.93 | +8.26 |
| SD | 11.68 | 9.14 | 15.45 |
| CV | 0.11 | 0.09 | — |
| Max | 148 | 130 | +44 |
| Min | 77 | 82 | -31 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | 2.44% | 2.44% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | — | 8.54% |
| 90–99 | 1.22% | 1.22% | 6.10% | 7.32% | 1.22% | — | — | 17.07% |
| 100–109 | — | 3.66% | 13.41% | 8.54% | 4.88% | 2.44% | — | 32.93% |
| 110–119 | — | 3.66% | 8.54% | 3.66% | 7.32% | — | — | 23.17% |
| 120–129 | — | — | 4.88% | 3.66% | 1.22% | 1.22% | — | 10.98% |
| 130–139 | — | — | 1.22% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 2.44% | 1.22% | 7.32% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 1.22% | 10.98% | 36.59% | 26.83% | 17.07% | 6.10% | 1.22% | 100% |
Cincinnati Royals — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 107.76 | 111.79 | -4.04 |
| SD | 12.95 | 11.65 | 14.69 |
| CV | 0.12 | 0.10 | — |
| Max | 136 | 151 | +31 |
| Min | 81 | 85 | -38 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | 1.22% | 1.22% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | — | — | 6.10% |
| 90–99 | 1.22% | 4.88% | 8.54% | 8.54% | 1.22% | 1.22% | — | 25.61% |
| 100–109 | — | 2.44% | 7.32% | 13.41% | 7.32% | 1.22% | — | 31.71% |
| 110–119 | — | — | 4.88% | 8.54% | 6.10% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 21.95% |
| 120–129 | — | 1.22% | — | 2.44% | 6.10% | 2.44% | — | 12.20% |
| 130–139 | — | — | 1.22% | — | 1.22% | — | — | 2.44% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 2.44% | 9.76% | 24.39% | 34.15% | 21.95% | 6.10% | 1.22% | 100% |
Cleveland Cavaliers — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 105.78 | 113.41 | -7.63 |
| SD | 11.95 | 11.55 | 11.89 |
| CV | 0.11 | 0.10 | — |
| Max | 133 | 148 | +24 |
| Min | 82 | 85 | -34 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | 1.22% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | — | — | 4.88% |
| 90–99 | 1.22% | 1.22% | 3.66% | — | 6.10% | — | — | 12.20% |
| 100–109 | — | 6.10% | 7.32% | 13.41% | 14.63% | 1.22% | — | 42.68% |
| 110–119 | 1.22% | 1.22% | 4.88% | 6.10% | 2.44% | 3.66% | — | 19.51% |
| 120–129 | — | — | — | 3.66% | 3.66% | 3.66% | — | 10.98% |
| 130–139 | — | — | 1.22% | — | 2.44% | 4.88% | — | 8.54% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | — | 1.22% | — | 1.22% |
| Total | 2.44% | 9.76% | 19.51% | 24.39% | 29.27% | 14.63% | — | 100% |
Detroit Pistons — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 109.09 | 115.93 | -6.84 |
| SD | 12.90 | 12.19 | 13.40 |
| CV | 0.12 | 0.11 | — |
| Max | 151 | 136 | +26 |
| Min | 78 | 84 | -35 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | 2.44% | 1.22% | 2.44% | 2.44% | — | — | 8.54% |
| 90–99 | 2.44% | 2.44% | 4.88% | 1.22% | 2.44% | — | 1.22% | 14.63% |
| 100–109 | 1.22% | 4.88% | 13.41% | 9.76% | 1.22% | — | — | 30.49% |
| 110–119 | 1.22% | 6.10% | 9.76% | 14.63% | 2.44% | — | — | 34.15% |
| 120–129 | — | — | 6.10% | 1.22% | 2.44% | — | — | 9.76% |
| 130–139 | — | — | — | 2.44% | — | — | — | 2.44% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 4.88% | 15.85% | 35.37% | 31.71% | 10.98% | — | 1.22% | 100% |
Golden State Warriors — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 108.18 | 107.41 | +0.77 |
| SD | 10.94 | 11.99 | 15.91 |
| CV | 0.10 | 0.11 | — |
| Max | 134 | 162 | +27 |
| Min | 84 | 75 | -63 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 90–99 | 1.22% | — | 4.88% | 8.54% | 1.22% | — | — | 15.85% |
| 100–109 | 3.66% | 4.88% | 10.98% | 15.85% | 2.44% | — | 1.22% | 39.02% |
| 110–119 | 1.22% | 2.44% | 3.66% | 17.07% | 3.66% | 1.22% | — | 29.27% |
| 120–129 | — | — | 2.44% | 6.10% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 12.20% |
| 130–139 | — | — | 1.22% | 2.44% | — | — | — | 3.66% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 6.10% | 7.32% | 23.17% | 50.00% | 8.54% | 2.44% | 2.44% | 100% |
Houston Rockets — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 109.67 | 111.23 | -1.56 |
| SD | 9.42 | 10.98 | 12.68 |
| CV | 0.09 | 0.10 | — |
| Max | 132 | 142 | +23 |
| Min | 91 | 85 | -39 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 90–99 | — | — | 1.22% | — | — | — | — | 1.22% |
| 100–109 | 3.66% | 6.10% | 7.32% | 4.88% | 2.44% | — | — | 24.39% |
| 110–119 | — | 2.44% | 13.41% | 4.88% | — | — | — | 20.73% |
| 120–129 | — | 2.44% | 8.54% | 15.85% | 3.66% | — | — | 30.49% |
| 130–139 | — | 2.44% | 3.66% | 6.10% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | 15.85% |
| 140+ | — | 1.22% | 2.44% | — | 1.22% | 2.44% | — | 7.32% |
| Total | 3.66% | 14.63% | 36.59% | 31.71% | 9.76% | 3.66% | — | 100% |
Los Angeles Lakers — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 120.98 | 108.70 | +12.28 |
| SD | 13.32 | 9.88 | 13.12 |
| CV | 0.11 | 0.09 | — |
| Max | 162 | 135 | +63 |
| Min | 94 | 87 | -16 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 90–99 | 1.22% | 1.22% | 3.66% | — | — | — | — | 6.10% |
| 100–109 | 2.44% | 4.88% | 12.20% | 7.32% | 1.22% | — | — | 28.05% |
| 110–119 | 4.88% | 7.32% | 7.32% | 8.54% | 2.44% | — | — | 30.49% |
| 120–129 | 2.44% | 7.32% | 12.20% | 4.88% | 1.22% | 1.22% | — | 29.27% |
| 130–139 | 1.22% | — | — | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | — | 4.88% |
| 140+ | — | — | 1.22% | — | — | — | — | 1.22% |
| Total | 12.20% | 20.73% | 36.59% | 23.17% | 6.10% | 1.22% | — | 100% |
Milwaukee Bucks — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 114.63 | 103.48 | +11.16 |
| SD | 9.70 | 11.83 | 13.73 |
| CV | 0.08 | 0.11 | — |
| Max | 141 | 132 | +43 |
| Min | 94 | 77 | -16 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | 3.66% | — | — | — | 2.44% | — | 6.10% |
| 90–99 | 2.44% | 1.22% | 7.32% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | — | 14.63% |
| 100–109 | 3.66% | 9.76% | 9.76% | 13.41% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | 40.24% |
| 110–119 | 3.66% | 4.88% | 9.76% | 6.10% | 1.22% | — | — | 25.61% |
| 120–129 | — | 1.22% | 4.88% | 3.66% | 1.22% | — | — | 10.98% |
| 130–139 | — | 1.22% | 1.22% | — | — | — | — | 2.44% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 9.76% | 21.95% | 32.93% | 25.61% | 6.10% | 3.66% | — | 100% |
New York Knicks — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 107.13 | 104.68 | +2.45 |
| SD | 10.43 | 11.03 | 15.16 |
| CV | 0.10 | 0.11 | — |
| Max | 134 | 133 | +40 |
| Min | 84 | 83 | -47 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | 1.22% | — | 2.44% | — | — | — | 3.66% |
| 90–99 | — | — | — | 3.66% | — | — | — | 3.66% |
| 100–109 | — | 7.32% | 8.54% | 8.54% | 6.10% | 1.22% | 2.44% | 34.15% |
| 110–119 | — | 2.44% | 7.32% | 13.41% | 12.20% | 4.88% | — | 40.24% |
| 120–129 | — | — | 1.22% | 2.44% | 3.66% | 1.22% | — | 8.54% |
| 130–139 | — | — | — | 1.22% | 4.88% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 8.54% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | 1.22% | — | — | — | 1.22% |
| Total | — | 10.98% | 17.07% | 32.93% | 26.83% | 8.54% | 3.66% | 100% |
Philadelphia 76ers — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 112.23 | 115.90 | -3.67 |
| SD | 11.18 | 12.81 | 13.41 |
| CV | 0.10 | 0.11 | — |
| Max | 148 | 154 | +29 |
| Min | 81 | 93 | -44 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 90–99 | — | 1.22% | 1.22% | 2.44% | — | — | — | 4.88% |
| 100–109 | 1.22% | 2.44% | 7.32% | 8.54% | 1.22% | 1.22% | — | 21.95% |
| 110–119 | 1.22% | 2.44% | 13.41% | 12.20% | 3.66% | 2.44% | — | 35.37% |
| 120–129 | 1.22% | 2.44% | 10.98% | 8.54% | 3.66% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 29.27% |
| 130–139 | — | 1.22% | 3.66% | 1.22% | — | 1.22% | — | 7.32% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | 1.22% | — | — | 1.22% |
| Total | 3.66% | 9.76% | 36.59% | 32.93% | 9.76% | 6.10% | 1.22% | 100% |
Phoenix Suns — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 116.27 | 110.77 | +5.50 |
| SD | 11.60 | 11.10 | 14.16 |
| CV | 0.10 | 0.10 | — |
| Max | 160 | 140 | +36 |
| Min | 90 | 86 | -26 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | 1.22% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 1.22% | — | — | 4.88% |
| 90–99 | — | 1.22% | 6.10% | 7.32% | 4.88% | 1.22% | — | 20.73% |
| 100–109 | — | 1.22% | 12.20% | 7.32% | 8.54% | 4.88% | — | 34.15% |
| 110–119 | — | — | 6.10% | 10.98% | 10.98% | 1.22% | — | 29.27% |
| 120–129 | — | — | 1.22% | — | 1.22% | 3.66% | 1.22% | 7.32% |
| 130–139 | 1.22% | — | — | — | — | 1.22% | 1.22% | 3.66% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 1.22% | 3.66% | 26.83% | 26.83% | 26.83% | 12.20% | 2.44% | 100% |
Portland Trail Blazers — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 106.82 | 116.55 | -9.73 |
| SD | 11.02 | 13.00 | 14.03 |
| CV | 0.10 | 0.11 | — |
| Max | 133 | 160 | +47 |
| Min | 80 | 86 | -39 |
Games Played: 82
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | <90 | 90–99 | 100–109 | 110–119 | 120–129 | 130–139 | 140+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <90 | — | 1.22% | — | 3.66% | — | — | — | 4.88% |
| 90–99 | 1.22% | 4.88% | 7.32% | 2.44% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | 19.51% |
| 100–109 | 1.22% | 6.10% | 8.54% | 6.10% | 3.66% | — | — | 25.61% |
| 110–119 | 1.22% | 3.66% | 10.98% | 9.76% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | 29.27% |
| 120–129 | — | 2.44% | 3.66% | 7.32% | 2.44% | 1.22% | — | 17.07% |
| 130–139 | — | — | — | 1.22% | 1.22% | — | — | 2.44% |
| 140+ | — | — | — | — | 1.22% | — | — | 1.22% |
| Total | 3.66% | 18.29% | 30.49% | 30.49% | 13.41% | 3.66% | — | 100% |
Seattle Supersonics — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 109.23 | 108.77 | +0.46 |
| SD | 11.94 | 11.97 | 14.62 |
| CV | 0.11 | 0.11 | — |
| Max | 141 | 139 | +33 |
| Min | 83 | 83 | -38 |
Games Played: 82
Actual Wins vs. Point Differential
Plot of wins against points differential across the entire season. Hover over a team for exact values.
Top Overachievers & Disappointments
The teams that deviated the most from the simulated results.
Top Overachievers
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | Luck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden State Warriors | 51 | 43.36 | +7.64 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Lakers | 69 | 61.95 | +7.05 |
| 3 | Boston Celtics | 56 | 51.41 | +4.59 |
| 4 | Seattle Supersonics | 47 | 44.20 | +2.80 |
| 5 | Chicago Bulls | 57 | 55.22 | +1.78 |
Biggest Disappointments
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | Luck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia 76ers | 30 | 37.44 | -7.44 |
| 2 | Detroit Pistons | 26 | 31.34 | -5.34 |
| 3 | Portland Trail Blazers | 18 | 20.61 | -2.61 |
| 4 | Baltimore Bullets | 38 | 40.47 | -2.47 |
| 5 | Houston Rockets | 34 | 35.97 | -1.97 |
Top Streaks
The most unlikely streaks achieved by teams throughout the season according to the model's probabilities. Calculated by using the pregame win/loss probabilities for all the games in each team's streak.
Longest Winning Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles Lakers | 33 | Nov 5 – Jan 7 | 1 in 23,869 |
| 2 | Golden State Warriors | 11 | Dec 29 – Jan 22 | 1 in 424 |
| 3 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 5 | Nov 23 – Dec 1 | 1 in 254 |
| 4 | Baltimore Bullets | 6 | Dec 28 – Jan 9 | 1 in 233 |
| 5 | Boston Celtics | 10 | Dec 12 – Dec 31 | 1 in 214 |
Longest Losing Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati Royals | 14 | Dec 12 – Jan 9 | 1 in 806 |
| 2 | Philadelphia 76ers | 7 | Nov 13 – Nov 24 | 1 in 114 |
| 3 | Golden State Warriors | 6 | Dec 3 – Dec 10 | 1 in 66 |
| 4 | Houston Rockets | 8 | Nov 3 – Nov 16 | 1 in 58 |
| 5 | Atlanta Hawks | 6 | Nov 23 – Nov 30 | 1 in 35 |
Home-Field Advantage Edge
A measure of how well each team has taken advantage of home-field advantage during the season. For each team, sum the win probabilities for home games and compare against the team's actual performance at home. Repeat for games on the road. Positive values indicate the team has played comparatively better at home than on the road. Negative values indicate the team is not utilizing home field advantage.
Finish Position Heatmaps
Cells represent the percentage of the time a team finished in a given position across the 100,000 simulations.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 61.08% | 38.12% | 0.80% | — |
| New York Knicks | 38.70% | 59.37% | 1.93% | — |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0.22% | 2.51% | 96.65% | 0.62% |
| Buffalo Braves | — | — | 0.62% | 99.38% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Bullets | 74.00% | 21.78% | 4.17% | 0.05% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 22.01% | 56.22% | 21.14% | 0.63% |
| Cincinnati Royals | 3.97% | 21.64% | 68.80% | 5.59% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0.02% | 0.36% | 5.89% | 93.73% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 94.06% | 5.75% | 0.19% | — |
| Chicago Bulls | 5.63% | 79.28% | 15.09% | — |
| Phoenix Suns | 0.31% | 14.97% | 84.52% | 0.20% |
| Detroit Pistons | — | — | 0.20% | 99.80% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 99.75% | 0.25% | — | — | — |
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.16% | 53.61% | 39.07% | 7.16% | — |
| Golden State Warriors | 0.09% | 43.06% | 47.00% | 9.84% | 0.01% |
| Houston Rockets | — | 3.08% | 13.93% | 82.54% | 0.45% |
| Portland Trail Blazers | — | — | — | 0.46% | 99.54% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 60.17% | 35.63% | 3.74% | 0.37% | 0.09% | — | — | — |
| New York Knicks | 38.27% | 53.18% | 6.99% | 1.27% | 0.21% | 0.08% | — | — |
| Baltimore Bullets | 1.17% | 7.23% | 44.57% | 24.91% | 14.51% | 7.44% | 0.17% | — |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0.20% | 1.99% | 19.63% | 28.94% | 27.21% | 21.15% | 0.81% | 0.07% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.10% | 1.01% | 12.66% | 22.33% | 28.33% | 33.89% | 1.51% | 0.17% |
| Houston Rockets | 0.09% | 0.96% | 12.41% | 22.12% | 29.17% | 33.54% | 1.62% | 0.09% |
| Buffalo Braves | — | — | — | 0.02% | 0.32% | 2.37% | 52.93% | 44.36% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | — | — | — | 0.04% | 0.16% | 1.53% | 42.96% | 55.31% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 63.95% | 31.49% | 4.33% | 0.23% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 33.77% | 55.22% | 10.26% | 0.71% | 0.04% | — | — | — | — |
| Chicago Bulls | 2.24% | 12.19% | 67.65% | 15.31% | 2.27% | 0.34% | — | — | — |
| Phoenix Suns | 0.04% | 1.00% | 13.97% | 54.38% | 22.04% | 8.31% | 0.26% | — | — |
| Seattle Supersonics | — | 0.07% | 2.19% | 16.55% | 40.71% | 37.63% | 2.53% | 0.32% | — |
| Golden State Warriors | — | 0.03% | 1.60% | 12.75% | 34.27% | 47.27% | 3.66% | 0.42% | — |
| Cincinnati Royals | — | — | — | 0.04% | 0.27% | 3.19% | 47.61% | 46.09% | 2.80% |
| Detroit Pistons | — | — | — | 0.03% | 0.40% | 3.26% | 45.40% | 47.97% | 2.94% |
| Portland Trail Blazers | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.54% | 5.20% | 94.26% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 63.80% | 30.85% | 4.67% | 0.57% | 0.10% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 33.57% | 53.27% | 10.68% | 1.92% | 0.45% | 0.10% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chicago Bulls | 2.18% | 11.51% | 47.32% | 21.87% | 10.71% | 4.77% | 1.20% | 0.39% | 0.03% | 0.02% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Boston Celtics | 0.26% | 2.26% | 17.62% | 29.71% | 23.61% | 14.93% | 7.44% | 2.96% | 0.95% | 0.18% | 0.08% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| New York Knicks | 0.15% | 1.19% | 9.84% | 21.05% | 25.64% | 21.94% | 11.42% | 5.64% | 2.22% | 0.61% | 0.20% | 0.08% | 0.01% | 0.01% | — | — | — |
| Phoenix Suns | 0.04% | 0.86% | 8.22% | 18.05% | 23.12% | 23.85% | 14.50% | 7.18% | 2.79% | 1.04% | 0.22% | 0.10% | 0.03% | — | — | — | — |
| Seattle Supersonics | — | 0.05% | 0.88% | 3.61% | 7.86% | 15.14% | 24.58% | 20.89% | 13.86% | 7.50% | 3.56% | 1.51% | 0.43% | 0.11% | 0.02% | — | — |
| Golden State Warriors | — | 0.01% | 0.64% | 2.51% | 6.26% | 11.83% | 21.04% | 23.71% | 16.50% | 9.37% | 4.98% | 2.18% | 0.73% | 0.24% | — | — | — |
| Baltimore Bullets | — | — | 0.12% | 0.52% | 1.65% | 4.69% | 11.04% | 18.38% | 23.44% | 17.73% | 11.70% | 6.77% | 2.73% | 1.12% | 0.10% | 0.01% | — |
| Philadelphia 76ers | — | — | 0.01% | 0.09% | 0.34% | 1.46% | 3.98% | 8.57% | 15.23% | 20.75% | 19.51% | 15.78% | 9.45% | 4.17% | 0.58% | 0.08% | — |
| Atlanta Hawks | — | — | — | 0.06% | 0.14% | 0.64% | 2.29% | 5.62% | 10.51% | 16.82% | 20.33% | 20.25% | 15.00% | 7.03% | 1.11% | 0.18% | 0.02% |
| Houston Rockets | — | — | — | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.60% | 2.14% | 5.30% | 10.61% | 16.79% | 20.93% | 20.64% | 14.19% | 7.47% | 1.05% | 0.13% | 0.01% |
| Cincinnati Royals | — | — | — | 0.01% | — | 0.02% | 0.11% | 0.66% | 1.86% | 4.40% | 9.63% | 15.96% | 27.09% | 29.88% | 7.68% | 2.08% | 0.62% |
| Detroit Pistons | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.25% | 0.70% | 2.00% | 4.73% | 8.60% | 15.60% | 26.38% | 31.39% | 7.78% | 2.09% | 0.45% |
| Buffalo Braves | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.02% | 0.16% | 0.70% | 1.90% | 8.68% | 34.04% | 31.16% | 23.34% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.04% | 0.06% | 0.33% | 1.41% | 6.30% | 28.22% | 33.40% | 30.24% |
| Portland Trail Blazers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.04% | 0.10% | 0.65% | 3.60% | 19.42% | 30.87% | 45.32% |
Win Totals in Context
How each team's actual results compared to their simulated results, Elo rating, average opponent Elo, and percentile within simulated outcomes? Click a division name in the legend to toggle it on or off.
Playoff Seed Probabilities
Cells represent the percentage of the time a team earned a given playoff seed across the 100,000 simulations. Teams are sorted by likelihood of earning the top seed. Teams that missed the playoffs more often sit toward the bottom.
| Team | 1 Seed | 2 Seed | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 61.08% | 38.12% | 0.80% |
| New York Knicks | 38.70% | 59.37% | 1.93% |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0.22% | 2.51% | 97.27% |
| Buffalo Braves | — | — | 100.00% |
| Team | 1 Seed | 2 Seed | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Bullets | 74.00% | 21.78% | 4.22% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 22.01% | 56.22% | 21.77% |
| Cincinnati Royals | 3.97% | 21.64% | 74.39% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0.02% | 0.36% | 99.62% |
| Team | 1 Seed | 2 Seed | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 94.06% | 5.75% | 0.19% |
| Chicago Bulls | 5.63% | 79.28% | 15.09% |
| Phoenix Suns | 0.31% | 14.97% | 84.72% |
| Detroit Pistons | — | — | 100.00% |
| Team | 1 Seed | 2 Seed | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 99.75% | 0.25% | — |
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.16% | 53.61% | 46.23% |
| Golden State Warriors | 0.09% | 43.06% | 56.85% |
| Houston Rockets | — | 3.08% | 96.92% |
| Portland Trail Blazers | — | — | 100.00% |
Wins Required to Achieve Each Seed
The empirical cumulative distribution that shows the probability that a team earning that seed finished the regular season with at most a given number of wins. The point where each line passes through 50% is roughly the median wins for that seed.
Season Trends
How each metric evolved across the season - Elo rating, actual wins, simulated final wins, playoff probability, and division-title probability - day by day. Select a division to see all five charts for its teams.
Elo Through the Playoffs
How each playoff team's Elo rating evolved as the postseason unfolded. Elo Progression traces each team's game-by-game Elo rating through their playoff run. Net Elo Change summarizes the difference in Elo rating between the beginning and end of the playoffs for each team.
Stochastic Playoff Outcomes
How we would have expected the postseason to play out at the beginning of the season according to the 100,000 simulations. Table summarizes each team's chances of advancing to each round. Individual matchup heat maps for each round are displayed using the subsequent buttons. The round buttons switch to heat maps that show how often each pair of teams faced off in that round.
| Team | Made Playoffs | Advanced to Conference Finals | Advanced to Finals | Won Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 100.00% | 76.04% | 45.52% | 40.24% |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 99.81% | 88.70% | 44.43% | 37.98% |
| Boston Celtics | 99.20% | 84.03% | 63.21% | 11.69% |
| Chicago Bulls | 84.91% | 23.47% | 7.77% | 6.01% |
| New York Knicks | 98.07% | 64.08% | 21.16% | 1.85% |
| Golden State Warriors | 43.15% | 6.60% | 1.48% | 0.99% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 78.23% | 19.72% | 6.43% | 0.45% |
| Phoenix Suns | 15.28% | 2.56% | 0.56% | 0.34% |
| Baltimore Bullets | 95.78% | 27.72% | 8.40% | 0.31% |
| Seattle Supersonics | 53.77% | 2.54% | 0.23% | 0.12% |
| Cincinnati Royals | 25.61% | 3.60% | 0.72% | 0.02% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0.38% | — | — | — |
| Houston Rockets | 3.08% | 0.09% | 0.01% | — |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 2.73% | 0.85% | 0.08% | — |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Baltimore Bullets | Boston Celtics | Cleveland Cavaliers | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 7.09% | 12.18% | 0.45% | |||
| Baltimore Bullets | 6.85% | 19.56% | 1.31% | |||
| Boston Celtics | 35.89% | 34.18% | 0.29% | |||
| New York Knicks | 22.41% | 33.32% | 0.09% | |||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0.21% | 0.56% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Chicago Bulls | Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Lakers | Milwaukee Bucks | Phoenix Suns | Seattle Supersonics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 1.55% | 18.82% | 2.92% | |||
| Golden State Warriors | 0.80% | 5.74% | 0.06% | |||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 60.26% | 3.19% | 12.59% | |||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 34.93% | 2.79% | 48.18% | |||
| Phoenix Suns | 0.07% | 2.35% | 0.13% | |||
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.35% | 2.12% | 0.07% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Baltimore Bullets | Boston Celtics | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 2.16% | 2.31% | 1.83% | 0.04% | |
| Baltimore Bullets | 2.39% | 3.46% | 2.07% | 0.05% | |
| Boston Celtics | 8.05% | 14.02% | 38.79% | 0.54% | |
| New York Knicks | 2.72% | 2.91% | 14.85% | 0.14% | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Chicago Bulls | Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Lakers | Milwaukee Bucks | Phoenix Suns | Seattle Supersonics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 0.65% | 0.53% | 6.25% | 0.01% | 0.33% | |
| Golden State Warriors | 0.38% | 0.97% | 0.05% | 0.08% | ||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 1.96% | 4.08% | 37.54% | 0.12% | 1.74% | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 13.27% | 0.33% | 28.89% | 1.77% | 0.17% | |
| Phoenix Suns | 0.01% | 0.06% | 0.01% | 0.41% | 0.07% | |
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.08% | 0.11% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Baltimore Bullets | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls | Cincinnati Royals | Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Los Angeles Lakers | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns | Seattle Supersonics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.06% | 0.03% | 0.16% | 0.20% | |||||||||
| Baltimore Bullets | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.11% | 0.14% | 0.01% | ||||||||
| Boston Celtics | 1.47% | 0.31% | 0.01% | 4.32% | 5.29% | 0.19% | 0.10% | ||||||
| Chicago Bulls | 0.37% | 0.68% | 3.46% | 0.05% | 1.45% | ||||||||
| Cincinnati Royals | 0.01% | 0.01% | |||||||||||
| Golden State Warriors | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.54% | 0.28% | |||||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2.80% | 3.72% | 24.39% | 0.35% | 8.94% | 0.04% | |||||||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 2.69% | 3.56% | 22.90% | 0.30% | 8.49% | 0.04% | |||||||
| New York Knicks | 0.19% | 0.13% | 0.68% | 0.82% | 0.02% | 0.01% | |||||||
| Phoenix Suns | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.18% | 0.11% | |||||||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
Actual Bracket Simulation
How we would have expected the postseason to play out given the actual playoff bracket according to the 100,000 simulations. Table summarizes each team's chances of advancing to each round. Individual matchup heat maps for each round are displayed using the subsequent buttons. The round buttons switch to heat maps that show how often each pair of teams faced off in that round.
| Team | Advanced to Conference Finals | Advanced to Finals | Won Finals | Actual Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 76.14% | 47.75% | 42.28% | Won Finals |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 85.15% | 40.95% | 35.13% | Eliminated in Conference Finals |
| Boston Celtics | 83.89% | 62.91% | 11.60% | Eliminated in Conference Finals |
| New York Knicks | 63.54% | 20.58% | 1.80% | Eliminated in Finals |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Baltimore Bullets | Boston Celtics | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 16.11% | |||
| Baltimore Bullets | 36.46% | |||
| Boston Celtics | 83.89% | |||
| New York Knicks | 63.54% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Chicago Bulls | Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Lakers | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 23.86% | |||
| Golden State Warriors | 14.85% | |||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 76.14% | |||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 85.15% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Baltimore Bullets | Boston Celtics | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 2.79% | 4.16% | ||
| Baltimore Bullets | 3.09% | 6.47% | ||
| Boston Celtics | 24.11% | 38.80% | ||
| New York Knicks | 6.07% | 14.51% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Chicago Bulls | Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Lakers | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 2.30% | 6.20% | ||
| Golden State Warriors | 1.18% | 1.62% | ||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 9.75% | 38.00% | ||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 14.18% | 26.77% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Baltimore Bullets | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls | Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Lakers | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.09% | 0.01% | 0.15% | 0.19% | ||||
| Baltimore Bullets | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.20% | 0.25% | ||||
| Boston Celtics | 1.70% | 0.74% | 4.45% | 4.71% | ||||
| Chicago Bulls | 0.51% | 0.65% | 3.74% | 1.43% | ||||
| Golden State Warriors | 0.14% | 0.20% | 0.99% | 0.51% | ||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 3.16% | 4.46% | 25.41% | 9.25% | ||||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 2.70% | 3.67% | 21.17% | 7.59% | ||||
| New York Knicks | 0.30% | 0.16% | 0.67% | 0.67% |
Most-Likely Championship Paths
For each playoff team, what was the most likely path they had to the championship across all 100,000 simulations? Tiles represent the opponent they faced and defeated the most often in each round.
Regular Season Games
Every regular-season game from the selected team's perspective.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pre Elo | Opp Elo | Win % | Loss % | Elo Δ | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-10-12 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 113-127 | 1498.29 | 1457.48 | 48.59% | 51.41% | -10.69 | 0-1 |
| 1971-10-16 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-104 | 1487.60 | 1554.10 | 47.72% | 52.28% | -3.97 | 0-2 |
| 1971-10-20 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-126 | 1483.63 | 1586.62 | 42.52% | 57.48% | -11.73 | 0-3 |
| 1971-10-22 | Boston Celtics | L 108-115 | 1471.90 | 1526.67 | 49.40% | 50.60% | -7.68 | 0-4 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ New York Knicks | W 95-89 | 1464.22 | 1570.11 | 28.88% | 71.12% | +10.24 | 1-4 |
| 1971-10-25 | @ Boston Celtics | L 116-136 | 1474.46 | 1537.99 | 34.14% | 65.86% | -8.98 | 1-5 |
| 1971-10-27 | New York Knicks | W 110-96 | 1465.48 | 1565.26 | 42.97% | 57.03% | +12.55 | 2-5 |
| 1971-10-29 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-97 | 1478.03 | 1311.34 | 66.11% | 33.89% | +1.99 | 3-5 |
| 1971-10-30 | Detroit Pistons | L 99-104 | 1480.02 | 1491.46 | 55.62% | 44.38% | -7.31 | 3-6 |
| 1971-11-03 | Chicago Bulls | L 100-113 | 1472.71 | 1585.34 | 41.17% | 58.83% | -8.73 | 3-7 |
| 1971-11-05 | Buffalo Braves | L 117-122 | 1463.98 | 1311.37 | 76.31% | 23.69% | -7.09 | 3-8 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 96-101 | 1456.89 | 1550.99 | 30.30% | 69.70% | -3.99 | 3-9 |
| 1971-11-10 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 110-116 | 1452.90 | 1726.98 | 21.65% | 78.35% | -3.12 | 3-10 |
| 1971-11-12 | Golden State Warriors | W 106-104 | 1449.78 | 1554.54 | 42.27% | 57.73% | +4.80 | 4-10 |
| 1971-11-17 | Seattle Supersonics | L 104-112 | 1454.58 | 1530.43 | 46.38% | 53.62% | -7.71 | 4-11 |
| 1971-11-20 | Phoenix Suns | W 115-109 | 1446.87 | 1523.21 | 46.31% | 53.69% | +7.73 | 5-11 |
| 1971-11-23 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 97-102 | 1454.60 | 1341.72 | 58.87% | 41.13% | -7.73 | 5-12 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-141 | 1446.87 | 1728.83 | 12.85% | 87.15% | -4.41 | 5-13 |
| 1971-11-26 | Baltimore Bullets | L 105-118 | 1442.46 | 1480.21 | 51.85% | 48.15% | -10.99 | 5-14 |
| 1971-11-27 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 95-103 | 1431.47 | 1313.10 | 72.57% | 27.43% | -12.07 | 5-15 |
| 1971-11-28 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-130 | 1419.40 | 1546.48 | 26.45% | 73.55% | -7.29 | 5-16 |
| 1971-11-30 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 85-86 | 1412.11 | 1618.67 | 18.54% | 81.46% | -1.09 | 5-17 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 117-103 | 1411.02 | 1450.23 | 37.35% | 62.65% | +13.78 | 6-17 |
| 1971-12-04 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 126-109 | 1424.80 | 1483.34 | 48.86% | 51.14% | +12.40 | 7-17 |
| 1971-12-07 | Golden State Warriors | W 116-113 | 1437.20 | 1509.66 | 39.72% | 60.28% | +6.14 | 8-17 |
| 1971-12-09 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 115-135 | 1443.34 | 1579.88 | 25.40% | 74.60% | -6.68 | 8-18 |
| 1971-12-10 | @ Houston Rockets | L 88-95 | 1436.66 | 1414.30 | 45.94% | 54.06% | -7.15 | 8-19 |
| 1971-12-12 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 95-104 | 1429.51 | 1713.12 | 12.74% | 87.26% | -2.25 | 8-20 |
| 1971-12-15 | Houston Rockets | L 115-117 | 1427.26 | 1429.34 | 56.94% | 43.06% | -3.35 | 8-21 |
| 1971-12-17 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 103-114 | 1423.91 | 1456.16 | 38.30% | 61.70% | -7.46 | 8-22 |
| 1971-12-18 | Baltimore Bullets | W 123-94 | 1416.45 | 1463.63 | 50.49% | 49.51% | +15.67 | 9-22 |
| 1971-12-19 | Cincinnati Royals | W 101-99 | 1432.12 | 1397.66 | 62.00% | 38.00% | +3.16 | 10-22 |
| 1971-12-22 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 106-103 | 1435.28 | 1394.51 | 48.58% | 51.42% | +5.24 | 11-22 |
| 1971-12-23 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 110-115 | 1440.52 | 1312.00 | 61.03% | 38.97% | -8.03 | 11-23 |
| 1971-12-25 | Buffalo Braves | W 140-117 | 1432.49 | 1339.51 | 69.56% | 30.44% | +8.59 | 12-23 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 92-114 | 1441.08 | 1749.13 | 11.26% | 88.74% | -3.11 | 12-24 |
| 1971-12-27 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 135-121 | 1437.97 | 1295.68 | 75.22% | 24.78% | +5.45 | 13-24 |
| 1971-12-30 | @ Houston Rockets | L 115-129 | 1443.42 | 1452.62 | 41.48% | 58.52% | -9.12 | 13-25 |
| 1972-01-02 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 116-111 | 1434.30 | 1617.79 | 20.63% | 79.37% | +10.43 | 14-25 |
| 1972-01-04 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 103-91 | 1444.73 | 1295.44 | 63.83% | 36.17% | +7.37 | 15-25 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 116-127 | 1452.10 | 1514.24 | 34.32% | 65.68% | -6.69 | 15-26 |
| 1972-01-07 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 90-134 | 1445.41 | 1762.36 | 17.75% | 82.25% | -6.93 | 15-27 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 102-110 | 1438.48 | 1488.31 | 35.93% | 64.07% | -5.97 | 15-28 |
| 1972-01-12 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-102 | 1432.51 | 1755.55 | 17.25% | 82.75% | +6.88 | 16-28 |
| 1972-01-14 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 102-126 | 1439.39 | 1348.10 | 55.83% | 44.17% | -16.08 | 16-29 |
| 1972-01-15 | Boston Celtics | L 106-122 | 1423.31 | 1591.08 | 33.75% | 66.25% | -7.94 | 16-30 |
| 1972-01-16 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 124-116 | 1415.37 | 1463.76 | 50.32% | 49.68% | +8.26 | 17-30 |
| 1972-01-21 | Golden State Warriors | L 111-113 | 1423.63 | 1547.51 | 39.61% | 60.39% | -3.29 | 17-31 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 118-113 | 1420.34 | 1761.24 | 9.50% | 90.50% | +11.90 | 18-31 |
| 1972-01-25 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 123-110 | 1432.24 | 1294.66 | 62.26% | 37.74% | +8.00 | 19-31 |
| 1972-01-26 | Seattle Supersonics | L 119-131 | 1440.24 | 1531.34 | 44.20% | 55.80% | -9.01 | 19-32 |
| 1972-01-28 | Detroit Pistons | W 124-106 | 1431.23 | 1381.51 | 64.05% | 35.95% | +8.97 | 20-32 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 103-105 | 1440.20 | 1596.42 | 23.31% | 76.69% | -1.94 | 20-33 |
| 1972-02-03 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 115-132 | 1438.26 | 1569.09 | 32.01% | 67.99% | -7.76 | 20-34 |
| 1972-02-05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-117 | 1430.50 | 1269.32 | 77.19% | 22.81% | +2.32 | 21-34 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Houston Rockets | L 113-120 | 1432.82 | 1467.05 | 38.03% | 61.97% | -5.91 | 21-35 |
| 1972-02-09 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-117 | 1426.91 | 1771.56 | 15.54% | 84.46% | -1.83 | 21-36 |
| 1972-02-11 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 91-102 | 1425.08 | 1655.07 | 16.59% | 83.41% | -3.23 | 21-37 |
| 1972-02-12 | Chicago Bulls | L 106-117 | 1421.85 | 1658.30 | 25.54% | 74.46% | -4.98 | 21-38 |
| 1972-02-13 | Buffalo Braves | W 133-119 | 1416.87 | 1271.39 | 75.56% | 24.44% | +5.37 | 22-38 |
| 1972-02-15 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 113-105 | 1422.24 | 1379.81 | 48.82% | 51.18% | +8.51 | 23-38 |
| 1972-02-16 | Baltimore Bullets | W 105-103 | 1430.75 | 1468.74 | 51.82% | 48.18% | +4.01 | 24-38 |
| 1972-02-18 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 81-106 | 1434.76 | 1464.74 | 38.61% | 61.39% | -11.35 | 24-39 |
| 1972-02-20 | Cincinnati Royals | L 92-101 | 1423.41 | 1334.75 | 69.03% | 30.97% | -12.18 | 24-40 |
| 1972-02-23 | Phoenix Suns | W 120-118 | 1411.23 | 1633.36 | 27.14% | 72.86% | +6.06 | 25-40 |
| 1972-02-25 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 110-114 | 1417.29 | 1410.10 | 51.04% | 48.96% | -6.00 | 25-41 |
| 1972-02-27 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 113-110 | 1411.29 | 1267.13 | 75.42% | 24.58% | +2.50 | 26-41 |
| 1972-02-29 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 99-89 | 1413.79 | 1253.21 | 65.32% | 34.68% | +6.45 | 27-41 |
| 1972-03-03 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-114 | 1420.24 | 1766.30 | 9.25% | 90.75% | -1.72 | 27-42 |
| 1972-03-04 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-101 | 1418.52 | 1256.51 | 65.50% | 34.50% | +8.84 | 28-42 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 110-112 | 1427.36 | 1571.71 | 24.56% | 75.44% | -2.04 | 28-43 |
| 1972-03-08 | Chicago Bulls | L 96-98 | 1425.32 | 1668.69 | 24.79% | 75.21% | -2.06 | 28-44 |
| 1972-03-12 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 135-114 | 1423.26 | 1266.01 | 76.79% | 23.21% | +6.25 | 29-44 |
| 1972-03-14 | @ New York Knicks | L 107-115 | 1429.51 | 1579.73 | 23.94% | 76.06% | -3.98 | 29-45 |
| 1972-03-15 | Seattle Supersonics | W 134-96 | 1425.53 | 1556.70 | 38.61% | 61.39% | +22.25 | 30-45 |
| 1972-03-17 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 112-121 | 1447.78 | 1329.58 | 59.60% | 40.40% | -10.51 | 30-46 |
| 1972-03-18 | Cincinnati Royals | W 115-106 | 1437.27 | 1400.43 | 62.33% | 37.67% | +6.64 | 31-46 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-105 | 1443.91 | 1264.66 | 67.71% | 32.29% | +6.01 | 32-46 |
| 1972-03-21 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-111 | 1449.92 | 1419.63 | 47.08% | 52.92% | +7.62 | 33-46 |
| 1972-03-22 | Houston Rockets | W 107-106 | 1457.54 | 1471.41 | 55.27% | 44.73% | +2.63 | 34-46 |
| 1972-03-24 | Golden State Warriors | W 118-102 | 1460.17 | 1612.73 | 35.74% | 64.26% | +15.12 | 35-46 |
| 1972-03-26 | New York Knicks | W 120-106 | 1475.29 | 1546.89 | 46.98% | 53.02% | +11.66 | 36-46 |
| 1971-10-15 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 82-106 | 1535.27 | 1556.49 | 39.81% | 60.19% | -11.47 | 0-1 |
| 1971-10-16 | Golden State Warriors | W 108-93 | 1523.80 | 1502.73 | 60.17% | 39.83% | +9.07 | 1-1 |
| 1971-10-19 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-134 | 1532.87 | 1514.75 | 45.34% | 54.66% | -11.92 | 1-2 |
| 1971-10-22 | New York Knicks | L 87-110 | 1520.95 | 1555.36 | 52.33% | 47.67% | -14.76 | 1-3 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 101-109 | 1506.19 | 1308.61 | 75.72% | 24.28% | -12.59 | 1-4 |
| 1971-10-26 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 90-120 | 1493.60 | 1720.77 | 16.81% | 83.19% | -5.42 | 1-5 |
| 1971-10-27 | Detroit Pistons | W 128-98 | 1488.18 | 1495.50 | 56.20% | 43.80% | +14.11 | 2-5 |
| 1971-10-29 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 105-119 | 1502.29 | 1481.40 | 45.73% | 54.27% | -10.06 | 2-6 |
| 1971-10-30 | Phoenix Suns | W 101-94 | 1492.23 | 1546.92 | 49.41% | 50.59% | +7.87 | 3-6 |
| 1971-11-02 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 91-106 | 1500.10 | 1522.21 | 46.82% | 53.18% | -10.67 | 3-7 |
| 1971-11-05 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-110 | 1489.43 | 1583.82 | 30.26% | 69.74% | -3.55 | 3-8 |
| 1971-11-07 | @ Houston Rockets | W 109-106 | 1485.88 | 1437.80 | 49.63% | 50.37% | +5.12 | 4-8 |
| 1971-11-10 | Chicago Bulls | L 106-125 | 1491.00 | 1554.17 | 48.19% | 51.81% | -12.35 | 4-9 |
| 1971-11-13 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-105 | 1478.65 | 1545.05 | 47.73% | 52.27% | +7.53 | 5-9 |
| 1971-11-16 | Houston Rockets | W 110-107 | 1486.18 | 1405.10 | 68.09% | 31.91% | +3.25 | 6-9 |
| 1971-11-17 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 113-103 | 1489.43 | 1469.54 | 45.59% | 54.41% | +10.12 | 7-9 |
| 1971-11-19 | Buffalo Braves | W 126-105 | 1499.55 | 1355.39 | 75.42% | 24.58% | +6.62 | 8-9 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ New York Knicks | L 114-125 | 1506.17 | 1541.55 | 37.87% | 62.13% | -7.39 | 8-10 |
| 1971-11-23 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-104 | 1498.78 | 1292.72 | 70.99% | 29.01% | -5.90 | 8-11 |
| 1971-11-24 | New York Knicks | L 94-114 | 1492.88 | 1556.21 | 48.17% | 51.83% | -12.67 | 8-12 |
| 1971-11-26 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 118-105 | 1480.21 | 1442.46 | 48.15% | 51.85% | +11.00 | 9-12 |
| 1971-11-27 | Boston Celtics | W 125-120 | 1491.21 | 1554.23 | 41.03% | 58.97% | +7.75 | 10-12 |
| 1971-11-30 | Cincinnati Royals | L 103-118 | 1498.96 | 1441.35 | 65.09% | 34.91% | -14.82 | 10-13 |
| 1971-12-02 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 105-109 | 1484.14 | 1328.66 | 70.99% | 29.01% | -8.35 | 10-14 |
| 1971-12-03 | Seattle Supersonics | L 106-117 | 1475.79 | 1535.61 | 48.68% | 51.32% | -9.49 | 10-15 |
| 1971-12-08 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-97 | 1466.30 | 1314.64 | 76.21% | 23.79% | +5.93 | 11-15 |
| 1971-12-10 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 102-118 | 1472.23 | 1629.09 | 23.25% | 76.75% | -5.47 | 11-16 |
| 1971-12-11 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 101-107 | 1466.76 | 1752.71 | 20.51% | 79.49% | -2.95 | 11-17 |
| 1971-12-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 85-88 | 1463.81 | 1322.70 | 75.09% | 24.91% | -7.65 | 11-18 |
| 1971-12-17 | Atlanta Hawks | W 114-103 | 1456.16 | 1423.91 | 61.70% | 38.30% | +7.47 | 12-18 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 94-123 | 1463.63 | 1416.45 | 49.51% | 50.49% | -15.68 | 12-19 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-111 | 1447.95 | 1762.23 | 10.90% | 89.10% | -2.48 | 12-20 |
| 1971-12-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 120-127 | 1445.47 | 1741.91 | 19.54% | 80.46% | -3.04 | 12-21 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-114 | 1442.43 | 1446.73 | 42.16% | 57.84% | +5.89 | 13-21 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-108 | 1448.32 | 1320.02 | 61.00% | 39.00% | -8.79 | 13-22 |
| 1971-12-28 | Cincinnati Royals | W 119-87 | 1439.53 | 1385.48 | 64.62% | 35.38% | +11.77 | 14-22 |
| 1971-12-30 | @ New York Knicks | W 110-102 | 1451.30 | 1619.18 | 22.14% | 77.86% | +12.95 | 15-22 |
| 1972-01-05 | Detroit Pistons | W 111-89 | 1464.25 | 1396.49 | 66.41% | 33.59% | +9.27 | 16-22 |
| 1972-01-07 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 104-94 | 1473.52 | 1659.00 | 20.44% | 79.56% | +14.79 | 17-22 |
| 1972-01-08 | Atlanta Hawks | W 110-102 | 1488.31 | 1438.48 | 64.07% | 35.93% | +5.98 | 18-22 |
| 1972-01-09 | Phoenix Suns | W 109-103 | 1494.29 | 1605.72 | 34.49% | 65.51% | +9.43 | 19-22 |
| 1972-01-11 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-114 | 1503.72 | 1296.31 | 71.15% | 28.85% | -11.83 | 19-23 |
| 1972-01-13 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 107-112 | 1491.89 | 1540.03 | 36.16% | 63.84% | -4.76 | 19-24 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 95-105 | 1487.13 | 1539.61 | 42.50% | 57.50% | -7.90 | 19-25 |
| 1972-01-16 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 107-104 | 1479.23 | 1594.50 | 27.79% | 72.21% | +7.36 | 20-25 |
| 1972-01-21 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 102-107 | 1486.59 | 1382.03 | 57.70% | 42.30% | -7.59 | 20-26 |
| 1972-01-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 116-99 | 1479.00 | 1301.98 | 73.48% | 26.52% | +6.43 | 21-26 |
| 1972-01-23 | Cincinnati Royals | W 132-101 | 1485.43 | 1371.12 | 72.10% | 27.90% | +9.13 | 22-26 |
| 1972-01-26 | Buffalo Braves | W 115-114 | 1494.56 | 1286.66 | 81.58% | 18.42% | +0.77 | 23-26 |
| 1972-01-28 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 132-124 | 1495.33 | 1356.06 | 62.49% | 37.51% | +6.24 | 24-26 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-116 | 1501.57 | 1762.88 | 18.18% | 81.82% | -2.14 | 24-27 |
| 1972-02-01 | Boston Celtics | L 108-115 | 1499.43 | 1604.84 | 42.18% | 57.82% | -6.56 | 24-28 |
| 1972-02-04 | Chicago Bulls | L 108-110 | 1492.87 | 1643.63 | 35.98% | 64.02% | -2.99 | 24-29 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 127-151 | 1489.88 | 1763.50 | 13.39% | 86.61% | -3.86 | 24-30 |
| 1972-02-08 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 107-111 | 1486.02 | 1565.09 | 38.81% | 61.19% | -4.57 | 24-31 |
| 1972-02-10 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 98-131 | 1481.45 | 1612.67 | 25.99% | 74.01% | -8.77 | 24-32 |
| 1972-02-11 | @ Houston Rockets | L 95-116 | 1472.68 | 1466.23 | 43.68% | 56.32% | -11.77 | 24-33 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 110-121 | 1460.91 | 1760.18 | 15.15% | 84.85% | -2.96 | 24-34 |
| 1972-02-15 | Houston Rockets | W 113-98 | 1457.95 | 1490.34 | 52.62% | 47.38% | +10.79 | 25-34 |
| 1972-02-16 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-105 | 1468.74 | 1430.75 | 48.18% | 51.82% | -4.00 | 25-35 |
| 1972-02-18 | Atlanta Hawks | W 106-81 | 1464.74 | 1434.76 | 61.39% | 38.61% | +11.35 | 26-35 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-105 | 1476.09 | 1429.15 | 49.47% | 50.53% | +11.88 | 27-35 |
| 1972-02-21 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-101 | 1487.97 | 1417.27 | 66.78% | 33.22% | +1.95 | 28-35 |
| 1972-02-22 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 98-99 | 1489.92 | 1257.27 | 74.04% | 25.96% | -4.35 | 28-36 |
| 1972-02-23 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-113 | 1485.57 | 1753.62 | 22.24% | 77.76% | -3.70 | 28-37 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ New York Knicks | W 104-97 | 1481.87 | 1609.06 | 26.43% | 73.57% | +11.45 | 29-37 |
| 1972-02-27 | @ New York Knicks | L 95-97 | 1493.32 | 1597.62 | 35.42% | 64.58% | -2.09 | 29-38 |
| 1972-02-29 | Seattle Supersonics | L 117-118 | 1491.23 | 1562.98 | 46.96% | 53.04% | -1.95 | 29-39 |
| 1972-03-01 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 95-90 | 1489.28 | 1620.27 | 26.01% | 73.99% | +9.73 | 30-39 |
| 1972-03-03 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 90-80 | 1499.01 | 1261.23 | 74.60% | 25.40% | +4.72 | 31-39 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-94 | 1503.73 | 1768.02 | 14.03% | 85.97% | +18.92 | 32-39 |
| 1972-03-07 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 105-98 | 1522.65 | 1573.75 | 35.77% | 64.23% | +9.99 | 33-39 |
| 1972-03-12 | Detroit Pistons | W 102-97 | 1532.64 | 1335.00 | 75.73% | 24.27% | +3.19 | 34-39 |
| 1972-03-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 118-127 | 1535.83 | 1259.76 | 86.77% | 13.23% | -10.82 | 34-40 |
| 1972-03-16 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-101 | 1525.01 | 1270.58 | 76.37% | 23.63% | +2.78 | 35-40 |
| 1972-03-17 | Seattle Supersonics | W 112-107 | 1527.79 | 1534.45 | 56.29% | 43.71% | +5.74 | 36-40 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ Boston Celtics | W 125-112 | 1533.53 | 1640.69 | 28.74% | 71.26% | +15.11 | 37-40 |
| 1972-03-21 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 100-114 | 1548.64 | 1251.41 | 80.53% | 19.47% | -17.72 | 37-41 |
| 1972-03-22 | Golden State Warriors | L 101-121 | 1530.92 | 1600.29 | 47.31% | 52.69% | -12.44 | 37-42 |
| 1972-03-24 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 114-132 | 1518.48 | 1401.17 | 59.48% | 40.52% | -14.83 | 37-43 |
| 1972-03-25 | Houston Rockets | L 85-106 | 1503.65 | 1473.74 | 61.39% | 38.61% | -16.54 | 37-44 |
| 1972-03-26 | Buffalo Braves | W 119-101 | 1487.11 | 1258.19 | 83.33% | 16.67% | +4.15 | 38-44 |
| 1971-10-15 | Golden State Warriors | L 75-97 | 1532.32 | 1485.15 | 63.71% | 36.29% | -17.57 | 0-1 |
| 1971-10-19 | Baltimore Bullets | W 134-114 | 1514.75 | 1532.87 | 54.66% | 45.34% | +11.92 | 1-1 |
| 1971-10-22 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 115-108 | 1526.67 | 1471.90 | 50.60% | 49.40% | +7.68 | 2-1 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 103-98 | 1534.35 | 1316.72 | 72.34% | 27.66% | +3.64 | 3-1 |
| 1971-10-25 | Atlanta Hawks | W 136-116 | 1537.99 | 1474.46 | 65.86% | 34.14% | +8.98 | 4-1 |
| 1971-10-26 | @ New York Knicks | L 101-106 | 1546.97 | 1559.87 | 40.96% | 59.04% | -5.39 | 4-2 |
| 1971-10-27 | Houston Rockets | W 108-97 | 1541.58 | 1462.37 | 67.86% | 32.14% | +6.27 | 5-2 |
| 1971-10-29 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 125-114 | 1547.85 | 1726.19 | 32.41% | 67.59% | +13.18 | 6-2 |
| 1971-11-05 | Detroit Pistons | W 103-102 | 1561.03 | 1498.77 | 65.70% | 34.30% | +2.02 | 7-2 |
| 1971-11-06 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 124-109 | 1563.05 | 1367.47 | 80.49% | 19.51% | +4.44 | 8-2 |
| 1971-11-08 | Cincinnati Royals | W 120-109 | 1567.49 | 1461.51 | 64.80% | 35.20% | +6.87 | 9-2 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ Houston Rockets | W 142-103 | 1574.36 | 1424.32 | 63.93% | 36.07% | +13.24 | 10-2 |
| 1971-11-12 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 119-128 | 1587.60 | 1527.12 | 51.42% | 48.58% | -9.07 | 10-3 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 112-116 | 1578.53 | 1530.93 | 49.57% | 50.43% | -5.83 | 10-4 |
| 1971-11-14 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-128 | 1572.70 | 1642.48 | 33.34% | 66.66% | -7.06 | 10-5 |
| 1971-11-17 | Phoenix Suns | W 140-121 | 1565.64 | 1537.46 | 61.15% | 38.85% | +9.95 | 11-5 |
| 1971-11-19 | Cincinnati Royals | L 106-110 | 1575.59 | 1459.43 | 72.31% | 27.69% | -8.50 | 11-6 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 106-123 | 1567.09 | 1596.22 | 38.72% | 61.28% | -9.39 | 11-7 |
| 1971-11-21 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 128-105 | 1557.70 | 1299.27 | 76.79% | 23.21% | +6.55 | 12-7 |
| 1971-11-24 | Buffalo Braves | W 108-100 | 1564.25 | 1349.46 | 82.17% | 17.83% | +2.96 | 13-7 |
| 1971-11-26 | New York Knicks | L 89-104 | 1567.21 | 1568.87 | 57.00% | 43.00% | -12.98 | 13-8 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 120-125 | 1554.23 | 1491.21 | 58.97% | 41.03% | -7.75 | 13-9 |
| 1971-11-28 | Atlanta Hawks | W 130-108 | 1546.48 | 1419.40 | 73.55% | 26.45% | +7.29 | 14-9 |
| 1971-12-01 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-124 | 1553.77 | 1685.39 | 38.55% | 61.45% | -8.17 | 14-10 |
| 1971-12-04 | Houston Rockets | W 117-107 | 1545.60 | 1422.00 | 73.16% | 26.84% | +4.99 | 15-10 |
| 1971-12-07 | @ New York Knicks | W 105-97 | 1550.59 | 1576.13 | 39.21% | 60.79% | +10.11 | 16-10 |
| 1971-12-08 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 126-107 | 1560.70 | 1333.44 | 83.20% | 16.80% | +4.31 | 17-10 |
| 1971-12-10 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-120 | 1565.01 | 1747.85 | 20.69% | 79.31% | -4.87 | 17-11 |
| 1971-12-11 | Chicago Bulls | L 99-115 | 1560.14 | 1634.56 | 46.58% | 53.42% | -10.95 | 17-12 |
| 1971-12-12 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 96-83 | 1549.19 | 1430.42 | 59.68% | 40.32% | +8.54 | 18-12 |
| 1971-12-14 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 116-108 | 1557.73 | 1645.51 | 31.07% | 68.93% | +11.47 | 19-12 |
| 1971-12-15 | Seattle Supersonics | W 112-100 | 1569.20 | 1558.44 | 58.74% | 41.26% | +8.40 | 20-12 |
| 1971-12-17 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-109 | 1577.60 | 1330.35 | 75.62% | 24.38% | +3.51 | 21-12 |
| 1971-12-18 | Buffalo Braves | W 124-91 | 1581.11 | 1347.66 | 83.69% | 16.31% | +5.51 | 22-12 |
| 1971-12-22 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-98 | 1586.62 | 1764.71 | 26.40% | 73.60% | +10.60 | 23-12 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 99-94 | 1597.22 | 1389.27 | 71.21% | 28.79% | +3.79 | 24-12 |
| 1971-12-27 | Golden State Warriors | W 99-97 | 1601.01 | 1489.29 | 71.80% | 28.20% | +2.34 | 25-12 |
| 1971-12-28 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-116 | 1603.35 | 1448.17 | 64.61% | 35.39% | +4.16 | 26-12 |
| 1971-12-31 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 131-119 | 1607.51 | 1440.14 | 77.81% | 22.19% | +4.52 | 27-12 |
| 1972-01-01 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 104-114 | 1612.03 | 1609.78 | 43.08% | 56.92% | -8.01 | 27-13 |
| 1972-01-02 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-122 | 1604.02 | 1756.38 | 23.71% | 76.29% | -4.18 | 27-14 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ Houston Rockets | W 113-105 | 1599.84 | 1465.50 | 61.82% | 38.18% | +6.35 | 28-14 |
| 1972-01-07 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-114 | 1606.19 | 1285.46 | 82.56% | 17.44% | +2.51 | 29-14 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 106-128 | 1608.70 | 1508.69 | 64.01% | 35.99% | -17.65 | 29-15 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 119-125 | 1591.05 | 1525.11 | 52.20% | 47.80% | -7.52 | 29-16 |
| 1972-01-12 | Chicago Bulls | W 113-112 | 1583.53 | 1662.02 | 46.00% | 54.00% | +3.17 | 30-16 |
| 1972-01-14 | Detroit Pistons | W 108-94 | 1586.70 | 1395.35 | 80.11% | 19.89% | +4.38 | 31-16 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 122-106 | 1591.08 | 1423.31 | 66.25% | 33.75% | +7.94 | 32-16 |
| 1972-01-21 | Houston Rockets | W 110-105 | 1599.02 | 1460.33 | 74.83% | 25.17% | +3.31 | 33-16 |
| 1972-01-23 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-105 | 1602.33 | 1295.55 | 88.67% | 11.33% | +2.10 | 34-16 |
| 1972-01-25 | @ New York Knicks | L 106-109 | 1604.43 | 1579.48 | 46.31% | 53.69% | -4.71 | 34-17 |
| 1972-01-26 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 108-112 | 1599.72 | 1270.94 | 89.88% | 10.12% | -10.57 | 34-18 |
| 1972-01-28 | New York Knicks | W 122-116 | 1589.15 | 1584.19 | 57.93% | 42.07% | +4.28 | 35-18 |
| 1972-01-29 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 124-112 | 1593.43 | 1372.54 | 72.71% | 27.29% | +5.56 | 36-18 |
| 1972-01-30 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 130-114 | 1598.99 | 1457.69 | 75.12% | 24.88% | +5.85 | 37-18 |
| 1972-02-01 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 115-108 | 1604.84 | 1499.43 | 57.82% | 42.18% | +6.56 | 38-18 |
| 1972-02-02 | Chicago Bulls | W 124-100 | 1611.40 | 1657.86 | 50.60% | 49.40% | +14.24 | 39-18 |
| 1972-02-04 | Cincinnati Royals | W 122-109 | 1625.64 | 1368.22 | 85.49% | 14.51% | +3.07 | 40-18 |
| 1972-02-06 | Seattle Supersonics | W 128-123 | 1628.71 | 1544.12 | 68.53% | 31.47% | +4.14 | 41-18 |
| 1972-02-09 | Buffalo Braves | W 139-112 | 1632.85 | 1274.82 | 91.31% | 8.69% | +2.65 | 42-18 |
| 1972-02-11 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 121-108 | 1635.50 | 1773.39 | 37.70% | 62.30% | +13.21 | 43-18 |
| 1972-02-13 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-117 | 1648.71 | 1763.75 | 40.84% | 59.16% | -6.79 | 43-19 |
| 1972-02-15 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-104 | 1641.92 | 1288.62 | 85.10% | 14.90% | +2.32 | 44-19 |
| 1972-02-16 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 112-113 | 1644.24 | 1559.75 | 54.86% | 45.14% | -3.23 | 44-20 |
| 1972-02-18 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 115-126 | 1641.01 | 1628.88 | 44.48% | 55.52% | -8.67 | 44-21 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 111-115 | 1632.34 | 1585.16 | 56.75% | 43.25% | -6.68 | 44-22 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-132 | 1625.66 | 1763.50 | 25.26% | 74.74% | -6.47 | 44-23 |
| 1972-02-22 | Phoenix Suns | W 114-103 | 1619.19 | 1642.34 | 53.94% | 46.06% | +8.98 | 45-23 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-111 | 1628.17 | 1251.86 | 86.70% | 13.30% | +1.11 | 46-23 |
| 1972-02-25 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 117-115 | 1629.28 | 1254.32 | 86.61% | 13.39% | +1.11 | 47-23 |
| 1972-03-01 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-105 | 1630.39 | 1257.72 | 91.96% | 8.04% | +1.50 | 48-23 |
| 1972-03-03 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 125-96 | 1631.89 | 1345.06 | 79.57% | 20.43% | +6.47 | 49-23 |
| 1972-03-05 | Cincinnati Royals | L 114-125 | 1638.36 | 1342.51 | 88.02% | 11.98% | -17.17 | 49-24 |
| 1972-03-06 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 127-132 | 1621.19 | 1761.32 | 25.01% | 74.99% | -2.33 | 49-25 |
| 1972-03-12 | New York Knicks | W 112-109 | 1618.86 | 1583.59 | 62.12% | 37.88% | +3.86 | 50-25 |
| 1972-03-14 | Golden State Warriors | W 124-110 | 1622.72 | 1617.99 | 57.90% | 42.10% | +9.27 | 51-25 |
| 1972-03-15 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-115 | 1631.99 | 1414.62 | 72.31% | 27.69% | +3.64 | 52-25 |
| 1972-03-17 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 127-111 | 1635.63 | 1410.98 | 78.47% | 21.53% | +5.06 | 53-25 |
| 1972-03-19 | Baltimore Bullets | L 112-125 | 1640.69 | 1533.53 | 71.26% | 28.74% | -15.11 | 53-26 |
| 1972-03-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-106 | 1625.58 | 1412.01 | 82.07% | 17.93% | +2.79 | 54-26 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 121-116 | 1628.37 | 1260.00 | 86.17% | 13.83% | +1.82 | 55-26 |
| 1972-03-26 | Detroit Pistons | W 133-120 | 1630.19 | 1329.47 | 88.31% | 11.69% | +2.48 | 56-26 |
| 1971-10-12 | Seattle Supersonics | L 90-123 | 1340.21 | 1490.32 | 36.06% | 63.94% | -12.18 | 0-1 |
| 1971-10-15 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 111-109 | 1328.03 | 1316.60 | 44.38% | 55.62% | +3.27 | 1-1 |
| 1971-10-16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 89-93 | 1331.30 | 1313.33 | 59.74% | 40.26% | -7.03 | 1-2 |
| 1971-10-19 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-123 | 1324.27 | 1580.95 | 23.39% | 76.61% | -5.67 | 1-3 |
| 1971-10-22 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-124 | 1318.60 | 1708.83 | 7.33% | 92.67% | -1.88 | 1-4 |
| 1971-10-23 | Boston Celtics | L 98-103 | 1316.72 | 1534.35 | 27.66% | 72.34% | -3.63 | 1-5 |
| 1971-10-26 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 91-89 | 1313.09 | 1500.76 | 25.34% | 74.66% | +6.21 | 2-5 |
| 1971-10-28 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 96-106 | 1319.30 | 1526.59 | 18.47% | 81.53% | -3.44 | 2-6 |
| 1971-10-29 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-119 | 1315.86 | 1365.56 | 35.95% | 64.05% | +3.77 | 3-6 |
| 1971-10-31 | @ Houston Rockets | L 87-102 | 1319.63 | 1448.62 | 26.23% | 73.77% | -5.98 | 3-7 |
| 1971-11-03 | Phoenix Suns | L 98-100 | 1313.65 | 1533.27 | 27.43% | 72.57% | -2.28 | 3-8 |
| 1971-11-05 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 122-117 | 1311.37 | 1463.98 | 23.69% | 76.31% | +7.10 | 4-8 |
| 1971-11-06 | Chicago Bulls | W 130-99 | 1318.47 | 1590.75 | 21.82% | 78.18% | +25.59 | 5-8 |
| 1971-11-09 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-100 | 1344.06 | 1349.06 | 56.53% | 43.47% | +7.67 | 6-8 |
| 1971-11-13 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-127 | 1351.73 | 1731.97 | 13.04% | 86.96% | -3.51 | 6-9 |
| 1971-11-16 | Cincinnati Royals | W 102-98 | 1348.22 | 1476.72 | 38.98% | 61.02% | +7.17 | 7-9 |
| 1971-11-19 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 105-126 | 1355.39 | 1499.55 | 24.58% | 75.42% | -6.62 | 7-10 |
| 1971-11-20 | Detroit Pistons | L 96-105 | 1348.77 | 1469.96 | 39.98% | 60.02% | -7.05 | 7-11 |
| 1971-11-23 | Atlanta Hawks | W 102-97 | 1341.72 | 1454.60 | 41.13% | 58.87% | +7.74 | 8-11 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ Boston Celtics | L 100-108 | 1349.46 | 1564.25 | 17.83% | 82.17% | -2.97 | 8-12 |
| 1971-11-27 | Golden State Warriors | L 91-110 | 1346.49 | 1535.51 | 31.07% | 68.93% | -7.96 | 8-13 |
| 1971-11-30 | Houston Rockets | L 101-115 | 1338.53 | 1425.22 | 44.83% | 55.17% | -9.87 | 8-14 |
| 1971-12-02 | Baltimore Bullets | W 109-105 | 1328.66 | 1484.14 | 29.01% | 70.99% | +8.35 | 9-14 |
| 1971-12-03 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 91-90 | 1337.01 | 1343.61 | 56.30% | 43.70% | +2.57 | 10-14 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ New York Knicks | L 90-130 | 1339.58 | 1569.97 | 16.55% | 83.45% | -6.15 | 10-15 |
| 1971-12-07 | Cincinnati Royals | W 115-91 | 1333.43 | 1442.26 | 41.70% | 58.30% | +16.79 | 11-15 |
| 1971-12-10 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-101 | 1350.22 | 1308.70 | 62.96% | 37.04% | -2.62 | 11-16 |
| 1971-12-14 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-110 | 1347.60 | 1479.26 | 38.54% | 61.46% | +9.56 | 12-16 |
| 1971-12-15 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-122 | 1357.16 | 1757.39 | 9.08% | 90.92% | -1.99 | 12-17 |
| 1971-12-17 | New York Knicks | L 95-115 | 1355.17 | 1565.18 | 28.55% | 71.45% | -7.51 | 12-18 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ Boston Celtics | L 91-124 | 1347.66 | 1581.11 | 16.31% | 83.69% | -5.51 | 12-19 |
| 1971-12-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-117 | 1342.15 | 1739.27 | 11.98% | 88.02% | -2.64 | 12-20 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 117-140 | 1339.51 | 1432.49 | 30.44% | 69.56% | -8.58 | 12-21 |
| 1971-12-27 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 112-121 | 1330.93 | 1440.84 | 41.55% | 58.45% | -7.33 | 12-22 |
| 1971-12-28 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 87-105 | 1323.60 | 1748.54 | 6.08% | 93.92% | -1.51 | 12-23 |
| 1971-12-30 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 102-123 | 1322.09 | 1606.36 | 12.70% | 87.30% | -3.43 | 12-24 |
| 1972-01-01 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 83-97 | 1318.66 | 1519.29 | 19.06% | 80.94% | -4.19 | 12-25 |
| 1972-01-02 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 90-108 | 1314.47 | 1283.68 | 47.15% | 52.85% | -11.76 | 12-26 |
| 1972-01-04 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 86-112 | 1302.71 | 1498.75 | 24.44% | 75.56% | -7.33 | 12-27 |
| 1972-01-07 | Phoenix Suns | L 110-123 | 1295.38 | 1614.88 | 17.54% | 82.46% | -3.72 | 12-28 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 97-87 | 1291.66 | 1352.94 | 34.43% | 65.57% | +12.19 | 13-28 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 96-101 | 1303.85 | 1395.13 | 30.64% | 69.36% | -4.03 | 13-29 |
| 1972-01-11 | Cincinnati Royals | L 107-109 | 1299.82 | 1339.82 | 51.53% | 48.47% | -3.03 | 13-30 |
| 1972-01-12 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-109 | 1296.79 | 1465.57 | 22.05% | 77.95% | +6.49 | 14-30 |
| 1972-01-14 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-102 | 1303.28 | 1308.15 | 56.55% | 43.45% | -4.71 | 14-31 |
| 1972-01-21 | Chicago Bulls | L 93-113 | 1298.57 | 1651.98 | 14.89% | 85.11% | -3.91 | 14-32 |
| 1972-01-25 | Atlanta Hawks | L 110-123 | 1294.66 | 1432.24 | 37.74% | 62.26% | -8.00 | 14-33 |
| 1972-01-26 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 114-115 | 1286.66 | 1494.56 | 18.42% | 81.58% | -0.77 | 14-34 |
| 1972-01-28 | Seattle Supersonics | L 93-104 | 1285.89 | 1540.35 | 23.62% | 76.38% | -4.61 | 14-35 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-98 | 1281.28 | 1277.56 | 43.29% | 56.71% | +3.34 | 15-35 |
| 1972-02-01 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-104 | 1284.62 | 1274.23 | 58.69% | 41.31% | -7.72 | 15-36 |
| 1972-02-02 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 104-119 | 1276.90 | 1451.84 | 21.44% | 78.56% | -4.88 | 15-37 |
| 1972-02-04 | New York Knicks | L 84-103 | 1272.02 | 1572.98 | 19.14% | 80.86% | -4.91 | 15-38 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-130 | 1267.11 | 1646.62 | 7.76% | 92.24% | -2.66 | 15-39 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 121-108 | 1264.45 | 1267.00 | 42.41% | 57.59% | +12.21 | 16-39 |
| 1972-02-08 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-126 | 1276.66 | 1766.60 | 7.39% | 92.61% | -1.84 | 16-40 |
| 1972-02-09 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-139 | 1274.82 | 1632.85 | 8.69% | 91.31% | -2.65 | 16-41 |
| 1972-02-11 | Detroit Pistons | W 95-88 | 1272.17 | 1369.92 | 43.26% | 56.74% | +8.82 | 17-41 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 87-113 | 1280.99 | 1361.09 | 32.03% | 67.97% | -9.60 | 17-42 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 119-133 | 1271.39 | 1416.87 | 24.44% | 75.56% | -5.38 | 17-43 |
| 1972-02-15 | Golden State Warriors | L 100-103 | 1266.01 | 1587.25 | 17.40% | 82.60% | -1.77 | 17-44 |
| 1972-02-18 | Houston Rockets | L 96-108 | 1264.24 | 1474.56 | 28.51% | 71.49% | -5.80 | 17-45 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ New York Knicks | L 95-100 | 1258.44 | 1612.56 | 8.87% | 91.13% | -1.17 | 17-46 |
| 1972-02-22 | Baltimore Bullets | W 99-98 | 1257.27 | 1489.92 | 25.96% | 74.04% | +4.35 | 18-46 |
| 1972-02-24 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 97-108 | 1261.62 | 1350.88 | 37.43% | 62.57% | -7.30 | 18-47 |
| 1972-02-25 | Boston Celtics | L 115-117 | 1254.32 | 1629.28 | 13.39% | 86.61% | -1.11 | 18-48 |
| 1972-02-29 | Atlanta Hawks | L 89-99 | 1253.21 | 1413.79 | 34.68% | 65.32% | -6.45 | 18-49 |
| 1972-03-01 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-108 | 1246.76 | 1416.10 | 21.99% | 78.01% | -3.88 | 18-50 |
| 1972-03-03 | New York Knicks | W 105-97 | 1242.88 | 1596.16 | 14.90% | 85.10% | +14.15 | 19-50 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 103-131 | 1257.03 | 1610.54 | 8.90% | 91.10% | -2.76 | 19-51 |
| 1972-03-07 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 94-98 | 1254.27 | 1247.67 | 43.70% | 56.30% | -5.14 | 19-52 |
| 1972-03-11 | @ Houston Rockets | L 100-121 | 1249.13 | 1467.93 | 17.49% | 82.51% | -4.72 | 19-53 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-141 | 1244.41 | 1753.07 | 3.84% | 96.16% | -1.41 | 19-54 |
| 1972-03-14 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-105 | 1243.00 | 1421.50 | 32.38% | 67.62% | +6.89 | 20-54 |
| 1972-03-17 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 103-126 | 1249.89 | 1652.87 | 6.84% | 93.16% | -1.93 | 20-55 |
| 1972-03-18 | Detroit Pistons | W 116-103 | 1247.96 | 1340.10 | 44.05% | 55.95% | +11.86 | 21-55 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 105-136 | 1259.82 | 1393.78 | 25.68% | 74.32% | -8.41 | 21-56 |
| 1972-03-21 | Baltimore Bullets | W 114-100 | 1251.41 | 1548.64 | 19.47% | 80.53% | +17.72 | 22-56 |
| 1972-03-22 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-123 | 1269.13 | 1547.70 | 13.07% | 86.93% | -3.77 | 22-57 |
| 1972-03-24 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 105-112 | 1265.36 | 1326.48 | 34.45% | 65.55% | -5.36 | 22-58 |
| 1972-03-25 | Boston Celtics | L 116-121 | 1260.00 | 1628.37 | 13.83% | 86.17% | -1.81 | 22-59 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 101-119 | 1258.19 | 1487.11 | 16.67% | 83.33% | -4.16 | 22-60 |
| 1971-10-12 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-114 | 1570.31 | 1529.88 | 62.81% | 37.19% | -13.82 | 0-1 |
| 1971-10-15 | Baltimore Bullets | W 106-82 | 1556.49 | 1535.27 | 60.19% | 39.81% | +11.46 | 1-1 |
| 1971-10-20 | Houston Rockets | W 125-110 | 1567.95 | 1484.59 | 61.77% | 38.23% | +8.71 | 2-1 |
| 1971-10-22 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-106 | 1576.66 | 1598.35 | 39.74% | 60.26% | +9.37 | 3-1 |
| 1971-10-24 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 105-104 | 1586.03 | 1536.70 | 49.81% | 50.19% | +2.95 | 4-1 |
| 1971-10-26 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 123-111 | 1588.98 | 1371.19 | 72.36% | 27.64% | +5.63 | 5-1 |
| 1971-10-29 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 83-99 | 1594.61 | 1494.55 | 64.01% | 35.99% | -15.05 | 5-2 |
| 1971-11-02 | Phoenix Suns | W 108-101 | 1579.56 | 1539.05 | 62.82% | 37.18% | +5.78 | 6-2 |
| 1971-11-03 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 113-100 | 1585.34 | 1472.71 | 58.83% | 41.17% | +8.73 | 7-2 |
| 1971-11-05 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-104 | 1594.07 | 1715.73 | 39.92% | 60.08% | -3.32 | 7-3 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 99-130 | 1590.75 | 1318.47 | 78.18% | 21.82% | -25.59 | 7-4 |
| 1971-11-09 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-122 | 1565.16 | 1603.23 | 51.80% | 48.20% | -10.99 | 7-5 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 125-106 | 1554.17 | 1491.00 | 51.81% | 48.19% | +12.36 | 8-5 |
| 1971-11-13 | Houston Rockets | W 111-102 | 1566.53 | 1409.19 | 76.80% | 23.20% | +4.09 | 9-5 |
| 1971-11-16 | Seattle Supersonics | W 95-87 | 1570.62 | 1536.76 | 61.92% | 38.08% | +6.33 | 10-5 |
| 1971-11-19 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 148-104 | 1576.95 | 1522.14 | 50.60% | 49.40% | +19.27 | 11-5 |
| 1971-11-20 | Boston Celtics | W 123-106 | 1596.22 | 1567.09 | 61.28% | 38.72% | +9.39 | 12-5 |
| 1971-11-23 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 130-94 | 1605.61 | 1323.99 | 87.13% | 12.87% | +4.54 | 13-5 |
| 1971-11-26 | Golden State Warriors | W 121-89 | 1610.15 | 1546.87 | 65.83% | 34.17% | +11.36 | 14-5 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-100 | 1621.51 | 1581.85 | 48.42% | 51.58% | -2.84 | 14-6 |
| 1971-11-30 | Atlanta Hawks | W 86-85 | 1618.67 | 1412.11 | 81.46% | 18.54% | +1.09 | 15-6 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 109-101 | 1619.76 | 1456.17 | 65.71% | 34.29% | +5.70 | 16-6 |
| 1971-12-03 | New York Knicks | W 122-96 | 1625.46 | 1580.96 | 63.36% | 36.64% | +10.98 | 17-6 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-108 | 1636.44 | 1738.01 | 29.40% | 70.60% | -2.99 | 17-7 |
| 1971-12-07 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-99 | 1633.45 | 1336.24 | 88.10% | 11.90% | +2.80 | 18-7 |
| 1971-12-09 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 107-110 | 1636.25 | 1435.80 | 70.32% | 29.68% | -7.16 | 18-8 |
| 1971-12-10 | Baltimore Bullets | W 118-102 | 1629.09 | 1472.23 | 76.75% | 23.25% | +5.47 | 19-8 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Boston Celtics | W 115-99 | 1634.56 | 1560.14 | 53.42% | 46.58% | +10.95 | 20-8 |
| 1971-12-14 | Boston Celtics | L 108-116 | 1645.51 | 1557.73 | 68.93% | 31.07% | -11.46 | 20-9 |
| 1971-12-17 | Houston Rockets | L 98-109 | 1634.05 | 1432.69 | 81.01% | 18.99% | -15.80 | 20-10 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-101 | 1618.25 | 1322.80 | 80.37% | 19.63% | +4.90 | 21-10 |
| 1971-12-21 | Detroit Pistons | W 127-92 | 1623.15 | 1406.21 | 82.35% | 17.65% | +6.14 | 22-10 |
| 1971-12-23 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 117-108 | 1629.29 | 1591.55 | 48.15% | 51.85% | +6.47 | 23-10 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-88 | 1635.76 | 1300.05 | 83.77% | 16.23% | +4.37 | 24-10 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 103-102 | 1640.13 | 1528.04 | 58.76% | 41.24% | +2.42 | 25-10 |
| 1971-12-28 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 116-105 | 1642.55 | 1752.24 | 41.58% | 58.42% | +11.40 | 26-10 |
| 1971-12-30 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 117-92 | 1653.95 | 1286.10 | 91.75% | 8.25% | +2.42 | 27-10 |
| 1972-01-04 | Phoenix Suns | L 108-112 | 1656.37 | 1607.35 | 63.96% | 36.04% | -7.52 | 27-11 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 139-107 | 1648.85 | 1455.13 | 69.50% | 30.50% | +10.15 | 28-11 |
| 1972-01-07 | Baltimore Bullets | L 94-104 | 1659.00 | 1473.52 | 79.56% | 20.44% | -14.80 | 28-12 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ New York Knicks | W 113-108 | 1644.20 | 1599.38 | 49.16% | 50.84% | +6.69 | 29-12 |
| 1972-01-09 | Cincinnati Royals | W 108-104 | 1650.89 | 1340.75 | 88.86% | 11.14% | +0.92 | 30-12 |
| 1972-01-11 | New York Knicks | W 116-91 | 1651.81 | 1592.70 | 65.29% | 34.71% | +10.21 | 31-12 |
| 1972-01-12 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-113 | 1662.02 | 1583.53 | 54.00% | 46.00% | -3.18 | 31-13 |
| 1972-01-14 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 77-104 | 1658.84 | 1748.67 | 30.82% | 69.18% | -9.41 | 31-14 |
| 1972-01-15 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-100 | 1649.43 | 1312.85 | 90.28% | 9.72% | +2.55 | 32-14 |
| 1972-01-21 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 113-93 | 1651.98 | 1298.57 | 85.11% | 14.89% | +3.92 | 33-14 |
| 1972-01-22 | Houston Rockets | W 115-108 | 1655.90 | 1457.02 | 80.79% | 19.21% | +2.99 | 34-14 |
| 1972-01-24 | Golden State Warriors | W 110-105 | 1658.89 | 1557.74 | 70.55% | 29.45% | +3.87 | 35-14 |
| 1972-01-26 | Houston Rockets | W 117-108 | 1662.76 | 1462.97 | 75.95% | 24.05% | +4.24 | 36-14 |
| 1972-01-27 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 107-108 | 1667.00 | 1556.90 | 65.33% | 34.67% | -3.84 | 36-15 |
| 1972-01-28 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 116-102 | 1663.16 | 1618.60 | 49.13% | 50.87% | +11.19 | 37-15 |
| 1972-01-30 | Detroit Pistons | W 109-99 | 1674.35 | 1366.98 | 88.70% | 11.30% | +2.10 | 38-15 |
| 1972-02-01 | Seattle Supersonics | L 103-121 | 1676.45 | 1540.49 | 74.54% | 25.46% | -18.59 | 38-16 |
| 1972-02-02 | @ Boston Celtics | L 100-124 | 1657.86 | 1611.40 | 49.40% | 50.60% | -14.23 | 38-17 |
| 1972-02-04 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 110-108 | 1643.63 | 1492.87 | 64.02% | 35.98% | +2.99 | 39-17 |
| 1972-02-05 | Buffalo Braves | W 130-96 | 1646.62 | 1267.11 | 92.24% | 7.76% | +2.66 | 40-17 |
| 1972-02-06 | Cincinnati Royals | W 119-94 | 1649.28 | 1367.01 | 87.17% | 12.83% | +3.77 | 41-17 |
| 1972-02-08 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 114-90 | 1653.05 | 1254.79 | 92.98% | 7.02% | +2.02 | 42-17 |
| 1972-02-11 | Atlanta Hawks | W 102-91 | 1655.07 | 1425.08 | 83.41% | 16.59% | +3.23 | 43-17 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 117-106 | 1658.30 | 1421.85 | 74.46% | 25.54% | +4.99 | 44-17 |
| 1972-02-13 | Golden State Warriors | L 88-107 | 1663.29 | 1569.39 | 69.68% | 30.32% | -17.86 | 44-18 |
| 1972-02-17 | New York Knicks | L 99-102 | 1645.43 | 1608.07 | 62.40% | 37.60% | -4.50 | 44-19 |
| 1972-02-18 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 122-97 | 1640.93 | 1371.30 | 77.92% | 22.08% | +6.50 | 45-19 |
| 1972-02-19 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-97 | 1647.43 | 1759.67 | 41.22% | 58.78% | +9.14 | 46-19 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-103 | 1656.57 | 1750.53 | 30.32% | 69.68% | -3.09 | 46-20 |
| 1972-02-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-88 | 1653.48 | 1415.32 | 84.06% | 15.94% | +5.22 | 47-20 |
| 1972-02-25 | Phoenix Suns | W 115-107 | 1658.70 | 1627.30 | 61.59% | 38.41% | +6.39 | 48-20 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 107-106 | 1665.09 | 1606.53 | 58.35% | 41.65% | +2.45 | 49-20 |
| 1972-02-27 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 118-123 | 1667.54 | 1756.98 | 30.87% | 69.13% | -2.87 | 49-21 |
| 1972-02-29 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 116-92 | 1664.67 | 1264.63 | 88.20% | 11.80% | +3.40 | 50-21 |
| 1972-03-03 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 103-112 | 1668.07 | 1571.12 | 56.63% | 43.37% | -9.99 | 50-22 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Houston Rockets | W 128-97 | 1658.08 | 1479.84 | 67.58% | 32.42% | +10.61 | 51-22 |
| 1972-03-08 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 98-96 | 1668.69 | 1425.32 | 75.21% | 24.79% | +2.07 | 52-22 |
| 1972-03-10 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 100-104 | 1670.76 | 1378.26 | 80.10% | 19.90% | -9.42 | 52-23 |
| 1972-03-14 | Seattle Supersonics | L 111-115 | 1661.34 | 1548.24 | 71.96% | 28.04% | -8.47 | 52-24 |
| 1972-03-17 | Buffalo Braves | W 126-103 | 1652.87 | 1249.89 | 93.16% | 6.84% | +1.93 | 53-24 |
| 1972-03-18 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-91 | 1654.80 | 1267.81 | 87.40% | 12.60% | +3.15 | 54-24 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 115-107 | 1657.95 | 1328.24 | 83.29% | 16.71% | +2.78 | 55-24 |
| 1972-03-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-109 | 1660.73 | 1779.29 | 40.34% | 59.66% | -5.31 | 55-25 |
| 1972-03-24 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 116-99 | 1655.42 | 1409.22 | 75.51% | 24.49% | +5.94 | 56-25 |
| 1972-03-25 | Detroit Pistons | W 121-105 | 1661.36 | 1331.84 | 89.92% | 10.08% | +2.37 | 57-25 |
| 1971-10-12 | Atlanta Hawks | W 127-113 | 1457.48 | 1498.29 | 51.41% | 48.59% | +10.69 | 1-0 |
| 1971-10-19 | Seattle Supersonics | L 100-101 | 1468.17 | 1510.83 | 51.14% | 48.86% | -3.01 | 1-1 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-104 | 1465.16 | 1364.47 | 57.16% | 42.84% | -6.72 | 1-2 |
| 1971-10-24 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 101-119 | 1458.44 | 1517.95 | 34.66% | 65.34% | -8.65 | 1-3 |
| 1971-10-26 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-126 | 1449.79 | 1533.75 | 31.55% | 68.45% | -9.64 | 1-4 |
| 1971-10-29 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-119 | 1440.15 | 1596.36 | 23.31% | 76.69% | -4.75 | 1-5 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 112-116 | 1435.40 | 1509.61 | 39.48% | 60.52% | -4.64 | 1-6 |
| 1971-11-03 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 124-100 | 1430.76 | 1568.95 | 37.66% | 62.34% | +17.96 | 2-6 |
| 1971-11-06 | Phoenix Suns | W 110-95 | 1448.72 | 1542.49 | 43.82% | 56.18% | +12.79 | 3-6 |
| 1971-11-08 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-120 | 1461.51 | 1567.49 | 35.20% | 64.80% | -6.86 | 3-7 |
| 1971-11-10 | New York Knicks | W 99-85 | 1454.65 | 1551.14 | 43.44% | 56.56% | +12.44 | 4-7 |
| 1971-11-13 | Golden State Warriors | W 110-101 | 1467.09 | 1549.74 | 45.40% | 54.60% | +9.63 | 5-7 |
| 1971-11-16 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 98-102 | 1476.72 | 1348.22 | 61.02% | 38.98% | -7.18 | 5-8 |
| 1971-11-17 | Baltimore Bullets | L 103-113 | 1469.54 | 1489.43 | 54.41% | 45.59% | -10.11 | 5-9 |
| 1971-11-19 | @ Boston Celtics | W 110-106 | 1459.43 | 1575.59 | 27.69% | 72.31% | +8.50 | 6-9 |
| 1971-11-23 | @ New York Knicks | L 110-125 | 1467.93 | 1548.94 | 31.91% | 68.09% | -7.27 | 6-10 |
| 1971-11-24 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 114-112 | 1460.66 | 1319.45 | 75.11% | 24.89% | +2.07 | 7-10 |
| 1971-11-26 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-128 | 1462.73 | 1298.63 | 65.77% | 34.23% | -14.47 | 7-11 |
| 1971-11-27 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 81-114 | 1448.26 | 1734.69 | 20.47% | 79.53% | -6.91 | 7-12 |
| 1971-11-30 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 118-103 | 1441.35 | 1498.96 | 34.91% | 65.09% | +14.82 | 8-12 |
| 1971-12-01 | Chicago Bulls | L 101-109 | 1456.17 | 1619.76 | 34.29% | 65.71% | -5.70 | 8-13 |
| 1971-12-03 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 82-120 | 1450.47 | 1733.38 | 12.79% | 87.21% | -4.64 | 8-14 |
| 1971-12-04 | Seattle Supersonics | L 98-100 | 1445.83 | 1545.10 | 43.04% | 56.96% | -3.57 | 8-15 |
| 1971-12-07 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 91-115 | 1442.26 | 1333.43 | 58.30% | 41.70% | -16.80 | 8-16 |
| 1971-12-08 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 109-115 | 1425.46 | 1470.94 | 50.74% | 49.26% | -7.31 | 8-17 |
| 1971-12-10 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-106 | 1418.15 | 1478.25 | 34.58% | 65.42% | +7.20 | 9-17 |
| 1971-12-11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-95 | 1425.35 | 1332.61 | 69.54% | 30.46% | +5.07 | 10-17 |
| 1971-12-12 | Boston Celtics | L 83-96 | 1430.42 | 1549.19 | 40.32% | 59.68% | -8.55 | 10-18 |
| 1971-12-15 | Phoenix Suns | L 108-127 | 1421.87 | 1589.23 | 33.80% | 66.20% | -8.67 | 10-19 |
| 1971-12-16 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 101-107 | 1413.20 | 1421.47 | 41.61% | 58.39% | -5.99 | 10-20 |
| 1971-12-18 | Houston Rockets | L 116-126 | 1407.21 | 1448.49 | 51.34% | 48.66% | -9.55 | 10-21 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 99-101 | 1397.66 | 1432.12 | 38.00% | 62.00% | -3.15 | 10-22 |
| 1971-12-22 | Atlanta Hawks | L 103-106 | 1394.51 | 1435.28 | 51.42% | 48.58% | -5.24 | 10-23 |
| 1971-12-25 | Boston Celtics | L 94-99 | 1389.27 | 1597.22 | 28.79% | 71.21% | -3.79 | 10-24 |
| 1971-12-28 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 87-119 | 1385.48 | 1439.53 | 35.38% | 64.62% | -11.76 | 10-25 |
| 1971-12-29 | Golden State Warriors | L 102-107 | 1373.72 | 1486.94 | 41.09% | 58.91% | -5.41 | 10-26 |
| 1972-01-01 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-104 | 1368.31 | 1606.23 | 15.96% | 84.04% | -2.96 | 10-27 |
| 1972-01-05 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-115 | 1365.35 | 1744.87 | 13.09% | 86.91% | -2.31 | 10-28 |
| 1972-01-07 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 132-151 | 1363.04 | 1387.23 | 39.40% | 60.60% | -10.10 | 10-29 |
| 1972-01-08 | Buffalo Braves | L 87-97 | 1352.94 | 1291.66 | 65.57% | 34.43% | -12.19 | 10-30 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 104-108 | 1340.75 | 1650.89 | 11.14% | 88.86% | -0.93 | 10-31 |
| 1972-01-11 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 109-107 | 1339.82 | 1299.82 | 48.47% | 51.53% | +3.03 | 11-31 |
| 1972-01-12 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-107 | 1342.85 | 1762.36 | 10.68% | 89.32% | +5.25 | 12-31 |
| 1972-01-14 | Atlanta Hawks | W 126-102 | 1348.10 | 1439.39 | 44.17% | 55.83% | +16.08 | 13-31 |
| 1972-01-16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 128-108 | 1364.18 | 1293.66 | 60.01% | 39.99% | +10.52 | 14-31 |
| 1972-01-20 | Houston Rockets | L 87-104 | 1374.70 | 1449.03 | 46.59% | 53.41% | -11.30 | 14-32 |
| 1972-01-22 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-96 | 1363.40 | 1281.69 | 68.17% | 31.83% | +7.72 | 15-32 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 101-132 | 1371.12 | 1485.43 | 27.90% | 72.10% | -9.13 | 15-33 |
| 1972-01-26 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-113 | 1361.99 | 1455.18 | 30.41% | 69.59% | -5.93 | 15-34 |
| 1972-01-28 | Baltimore Bullets | L 124-132 | 1356.06 | 1495.33 | 37.51% | 62.49% | -6.24 | 15-35 |
| 1972-01-29 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-118 | 1349.82 | 1281.51 | 52.54% | 47.46% | +3.94 | 16-35 |
| 1972-02-02 | New York Knicks | W 116-105 | 1353.76 | 1587.44 | 25.85% | 74.15% | +14.46 | 17-35 |
| 1972-02-04 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-122 | 1368.22 | 1625.64 | 14.51% | 85.49% | -3.07 | 17-36 |
| 1972-02-05 | Detroit Pistons | W 133-132 | 1365.15 | 1380.26 | 55.09% | 44.91% | +1.86 | 18-36 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 94-119 | 1367.01 | 1649.28 | 12.83% | 87.17% | -3.77 | 18-37 |
| 1972-02-08 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-104 | 1363.24 | 1282.35 | 54.35% | 45.65% | -6.39 | 18-38 |
| 1972-02-10 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 96-118 | 1356.85 | 1546.72 | 20.03% | 79.97% | -5.52 | 18-39 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 95-117 | 1351.33 | 1621.45 | 13.63% | 86.37% | -3.76 | 18-40 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Houston Rockets | L 111-112 | 1347.57 | 1478.00 | 26.07% | 73.93% | -1.54 | 18-41 |
| 1972-02-15 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 118-125 | 1346.03 | 1763.14 | 6.34% | 93.66% | -0.98 | 18-42 |
| 1972-02-17 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-111 | 1345.05 | 1770.54 | 10.36% | 89.64% | -2.28 | 18-43 |
| 1972-02-18 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-133 | 1342.77 | 1236.68 | 57.92% | 42.08% | -16.68 | 18-44 |
| 1972-02-19 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-92 | 1326.09 | 1253.36 | 67.04% | 32.96% | +8.66 | 19-44 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 101-92 | 1334.75 | 1423.41 | 30.97% | 69.03% | +12.18 | 20-44 |
| 1972-02-23 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 110-106 | 1346.93 | 1279.25 | 66.40% | 33.60% | +3.95 | 21-44 |
| 1972-02-24 | Buffalo Braves | W 108-97 | 1350.88 | 1261.62 | 62.57% | 37.43% | +7.30 | 22-44 |
| 1972-02-25 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 88-109 | 1358.18 | 1755.07 | 7.07% | 92.93% | -1.90 | 22-45 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 106-122 | 1356.28 | 1558.53 | 18.91% | 81.09% | -4.45 | 22-46 |
| 1972-02-29 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 120-128 | 1351.83 | 1612.99 | 18.19% | 81.81% | -3.03 | 22-47 |
| 1972-03-01 | @ Houston Rockets | L 96-108 | 1348.80 | 1488.56 | 30.91% | 69.09% | -6.29 | 22-48 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Boston Celtics | W 125-114 | 1342.51 | 1638.36 | 11.98% | 88.02% | +17.16 | 23-48 |
| 1972-03-08 | Phoenix Suns | W 122-105 | 1359.67 | 1616.90 | 23.34% | 76.66% | +18.59 | 24-48 |
| 1972-03-10 | Chicago Bulls | W 104-100 | 1378.26 | 1670.76 | 19.90% | 80.10% | +9.42 | 25-48 |
| 1972-03-12 | Golden State Warriors | W 117-106 | 1387.68 | 1632.69 | 24.62% | 75.38% | +14.70 | 26-48 |
| 1972-03-15 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-121 | 1402.38 | 1756.71 | 14.83% | 85.17% | -1.95 | 26-49 |
| 1972-03-18 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 106-115 | 1400.43 | 1437.27 | 37.67% | 62.33% | -6.65 | 26-50 |
| 1972-03-19 | Buffalo Braves | W 136-105 | 1393.78 | 1259.82 | 74.32% | 25.68% | +8.41 | 27-50 |
| 1972-03-21 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 117-120 | 1402.19 | 1325.46 | 53.75% | 46.25% | -5.47 | 27-51 |
| 1972-03-22 | Detroit Pistons | W 135-130 | 1396.72 | 1330.93 | 66.15% | 33.85% | +4.45 | 28-51 |
| 1972-03-24 | Baltimore Bullets | W 132-114 | 1401.17 | 1518.48 | 40.52% | 59.48% | +14.84 | 29-51 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 95-119 | 1416.01 | 1753.85 | 9.65% | 90.35% | -2.78 | 29-52 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 135-122 | 1413.23 | 1261.77 | 64.12% | 35.88% | +7.60 | 30-52 |
| 1971-10-15 | Buffalo Braves | L 109-111 | 1316.60 | 1328.03 | 55.62% | 44.38% | -3.27 | 0-1 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 93-89 | 1313.33 | 1331.30 | 40.26% | 59.74% | +7.03 | 1-1 |
| 1971-10-17 | New York Knicks | L 120-121 | 1320.36 | 1548.05 | 26.52% | 73.48% | -1.11 | 1-2 |
| 1971-10-19 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 82-116 | 1319.25 | 1706.28 | 7.45% | 92.55% | -2.55 | 1-3 |
| 1971-10-20 | Golden State Warriors | L 98-115 | 1316.70 | 1487.45 | 33.37% | 66.63% | -8.09 | 1-4 |
| 1971-10-23 | Baltimore Bullets | W 109-101 | 1308.61 | 1506.19 | 24.28% | 75.72% | +12.59 | 2-4 |
| 1971-10-24 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-111 | 1321.20 | 1553.71 | 25.98% | 74.02% | -6.48 | 2-5 |
| 1971-10-27 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 106-120 | 1314.72 | 1560.19 | 15.39% | 84.61% | -3.38 | 2-6 |
| 1971-10-29 | Atlanta Hawks | L 97-98 | 1311.34 | 1478.03 | 33.89% | 66.11% | -2.00 | 2-7 |
| 1971-10-31 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-118 | 1309.34 | 1713.00 | 11.59% | 88.41% | -2.72 | 2-8 |
| 1971-11-05 | Phoenix Suns | L 87-107 | 1306.62 | 1535.55 | 26.38% | 73.62% | -6.94 | 2-9 |
| 1971-11-07 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-99 | 1299.68 | 1363.02 | 48.17% | 51.83% | +13.97 | 3-9 |
| 1971-11-11 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 91-110 | 1313.65 | 1531.42 | 17.58% | 82.42% | -4.51 | 3-10 |
| 1971-11-12 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-104 | 1309.14 | 1335.58 | 39.09% | 60.91% | +5.07 | 4-10 |
| 1971-11-14 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-119 | 1314.21 | 1536.19 | 17.23% | 82.77% | -3.80 | 4-11 |
| 1971-11-16 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 90-108 | 1310.41 | 1649.54 | 9.59% | 90.41% | -2.39 | 4-12 |
| 1971-11-19 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-118 | 1308.02 | 1318.61 | 41.28% | 58.72% | -8.75 | 4-13 |
| 1971-11-21 | Boston Celtics | L 105-128 | 1299.27 | 1557.70 | 23.21% | 76.79% | -6.55 | 4-14 |
| 1971-11-23 | Baltimore Bullets | W 104-102 | 1292.72 | 1498.78 | 29.01% | 70.99% | +5.91 | 5-14 |
| 1971-11-26 | Cincinnati Royals | W 128-114 | 1298.63 | 1462.73 | 34.23% | 65.77% | +14.47 | 6-14 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 103-95 | 1313.10 | 1431.47 | 27.43% | 72.57% | +12.07 | 7-14 |
| 1971-11-28 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 124-120 | 1325.17 | 1491.79 | 33.90% | 66.10% | +7.77 | 8-14 |
| 1971-12-01 | Houston Rockets | W 116-106 | 1332.94 | 1435.09 | 42.64% | 57.36% | +10.67 | 9-14 |
| 1971-12-03 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 90-91 | 1343.61 | 1337.01 | 43.70% | 56.30% | -2.57 | 9-15 |
| 1971-12-05 | Seattle Supersonics | L 91-99 | 1341.04 | 1548.68 | 28.83% | 71.17% | -4.80 | 9-16 |
| 1971-12-07 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 99-115 | 1336.24 | 1633.45 | 11.90% | 88.10% | -2.80 | 9-17 |
| 1971-12-08 | @ Boston Celtics | L 107-126 | 1333.44 | 1560.70 | 16.80% | 83.20% | -4.30 | 9-18 |
| 1971-12-10 | Detroit Pistons | W 112-111 | 1329.14 | 1442.97 | 41.00% | 59.00% | +3.47 | 10-18 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 95-103 | 1332.61 | 1425.35 | 30.46% | 69.54% | -5.07 | 10-19 |
| 1971-12-12 | New York Knicks | L 92-103 | 1327.54 | 1570.91 | 24.80% | 75.20% | -4.84 | 10-20 |
| 1971-12-14 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 88-85 | 1322.70 | 1463.81 | 24.91% | 75.09% | +7.65 | 11-20 |
| 1971-12-17 | Boston Celtics | L 109-115 | 1330.35 | 1577.60 | 24.38% | 75.62% | -3.51 | 11-21 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ New York Knicks | L 84-104 | 1326.84 | 1572.69 | 15.36% | 84.64% | -4.04 | 11-22 |
| 1971-12-19 | Chicago Bulls | L 101-119 | 1322.80 | 1618.25 | 19.63% | 80.37% | -4.90 | 11-23 |
| 1971-12-22 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 94-104 | 1317.90 | 1400.07 | 31.77% | 68.23% | -5.90 | 11-24 |
| 1971-12-23 | Atlanta Hawks | W 115-110 | 1312.00 | 1440.52 | 38.97% | 61.03% | +8.02 | 12-24 |
| 1971-12-26 | Baltimore Bullets | W 108-102 | 1320.02 | 1448.32 | 39.00% | 61.00% | +8.79 | 13-24 |
| 1971-12-28 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-111 | 1328.81 | 1290.22 | 62.56% | 37.44% | +2.20 | 14-24 |
| 1971-12-29 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-102 | 1331.01 | 1444.01 | 34.29% | 65.71% | +3.86 | 15-24 |
| 1972-01-02 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 119-148 | 1334.87 | 1435.62 | 42.83% | 57.17% | -13.56 | 15-25 |
| 1972-01-05 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-113 | 1321.31 | 1760.56 | 9.65% | 90.35% | -1.80 | 15-26 |
| 1972-01-07 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 111-125 | 1319.51 | 1520.94 | 18.99% | 81.01% | -4.17 | 15-27 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 102-125 | 1315.34 | 1282.95 | 47.38% | 52.62% | -13.36 | 15-28 |
| 1972-01-11 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 92-101 | 1301.98 | 1529.14 | 21.29% | 78.71% | -3.76 | 15-29 |
| 1972-01-14 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-117 | 1298.22 | 1600.84 | 11.57% | 88.43% | -2.15 | 15-30 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Houston Rockets | L 109-112 | 1296.07 | 1448.95 | 23.66% | 76.34% | -2.41 | 15-31 |
| 1972-01-16 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 108-128 | 1293.66 | 1364.18 | 39.99% | 60.01% | -10.52 | 15-32 |
| 1972-01-21 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 91-120 | 1283.14 | 1759.78 | 4.59% | 95.41% | -1.45 | 15-33 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 96-113 | 1281.69 | 1363.40 | 31.83% | 68.17% | -7.71 | 15-34 |
| 1972-01-25 | Golden State Warriors | L 111-117 | 1273.98 | 1553.87 | 21.09% | 78.91% | -3.04 | 15-35 |
| 1972-01-26 | @ Boston Celtics | W 112-108 | 1270.94 | 1599.72 | 10.12% | 89.88% | +10.57 | 16-35 |
| 1972-01-29 | Cincinnati Royals | L 118-120 | 1281.51 | 1349.82 | 47.46% | 52.54% | -3.95 | 16-36 |
| 1972-01-30 | Buffalo Braves | L 98-99 | 1277.56 | 1281.28 | 56.71% | 43.29% | -3.33 | 16-37 |
| 1972-02-01 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 104-99 | 1274.23 | 1284.62 | 41.31% | 58.69% | +7.71 | 17-37 |
| 1972-02-02 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 108-133 | 1281.94 | 1361.81 | 32.06% | 67.94% | -9.42 | 17-38 |
| 1972-02-04 | Seattle Supersonics | L 112-118 | 1272.52 | 1540.92 | 22.21% | 77.79% | -3.20 | 17-39 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 117-120 | 1269.32 | 1430.50 | 22.81% | 77.19% | -2.32 | 17-40 |
| 1972-02-06 | Buffalo Braves | L 108-121 | 1267.00 | 1264.45 | 57.59% | 42.41% | -12.21 | 17-41 |
| 1972-02-08 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 90-114 | 1254.79 | 1653.05 | 7.02% | 92.98% | -2.02 | 17-42 |
| 1972-02-09 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 121-126 | 1252.77 | 1768.44 | 6.43% | 93.57% | -0.85 | 17-43 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ New York Knicks | L 91-106 | 1251.92 | 1601.00 | 9.11% | 90.89% | -2.07 | 17-44 |
| 1972-02-13 | Detroit Pistons | L 121-136 | 1249.85 | 1370.69 | 40.03% | 59.97% | -9.12 | 17-45 |
| 1972-02-16 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 116-126 | 1240.73 | 1411.96 | 21.81% | 78.19% | -4.05 | 17-46 |
| 1972-02-18 | Cincinnati Royals | W 133-109 | 1236.68 | 1342.77 | 42.08% | 57.92% | +16.68 | 18-46 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 92-112 | 1253.36 | 1326.09 | 32.96% | 67.04% | -8.67 | 18-47 |
| 1972-02-20 | New York Knicks | W 111-109 | 1244.69 | 1613.73 | 13.79% | 86.21% | +7.17 | 19-47 |
| 1972-02-23 | Boston Celtics | L 111-113 | 1251.86 | 1628.17 | 13.30% | 86.70% | -1.10 | 19-48 |
| 1972-02-25 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 113-104 | 1250.76 | 1275.29 | 53.75% | 46.25% | +8.16 | 20-48 |
| 1972-02-27 | Phoenix Suns | L 125-127 | 1258.92 | 1619.07 | 14.41% | 85.59% | -1.20 | 20-49 |
| 1972-03-01 | @ Boston Celtics | L 105-115 | 1257.72 | 1630.39 | 8.04% | 91.96% | -1.50 | 20-50 |
| 1972-03-04 | @ Houston Rockets | W 130-123 | 1256.22 | 1492.90 | 16.06% | 83.94% | +13.06 | 21-50 |
| 1972-03-07 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 112-119 | 1269.28 | 1627.37 | 11.29% | 88.71% | -1.76 | 21-51 |
| 1972-03-10 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-132 | 1267.52 | 1751.56 | 4.40% | 95.60% | -1.51 | 21-52 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 114-135 | 1266.01 | 1423.26 | 23.21% | 76.79% | -6.25 | 21-53 |
| 1972-03-14 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 127-118 | 1259.76 | 1535.83 | 13.23% | 86.77% | +10.82 | 22-53 |
| 1972-03-16 | Baltimore Bullets | L 101-105 | 1270.58 | 1525.01 | 23.63% | 76.37% | -2.77 | 22-54 |
| 1972-03-18 | Chicago Bulls | L 91-109 | 1267.81 | 1654.80 | 12.60% | 87.40% | -3.15 | 22-55 |
| 1972-03-19 | Atlanta Hawks | L 105-115 | 1264.66 | 1443.91 | 32.29% | 67.71% | -6.00 | 22-56 |
| 1972-03-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 124-120 | 1258.66 | 1784.60 | 6.09% | 93.91% | +11.04 | 23-56 |
| 1972-03-24 | Houston Rockets | L 119-127 | 1269.70 | 1468.78 | 29.85% | 70.15% | -4.96 | 23-57 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ New York Knicks | L 83-98 | 1264.74 | 1543.92 | 13.03% | 86.97% | -2.97 | 23-58 |
| 1972-03-26 | Cincinnati Royals | L 122-135 | 1261.77 | 1413.23 | 35.88% | 64.12% | -7.61 | 23-59 |
| 1971-10-12 | @ New York Knicks | W 91-84 | 1484.86 | 1571.55 | 31.21% | 68.79% | +10.70 | 1-0 |
| 1971-10-15 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-132 | 1495.56 | 1552.61 | 49.07% | 50.93% | -15.54 | 1-1 |
| 1971-10-17 | Houston Rockets | W 112-99 | 1480.02 | 1495.67 | 47.75% | 52.25% | +11.08 | 2-1 |
| 1971-10-19 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 101-99 | 1491.10 | 1367.77 | 60.31% | 39.69% | +3.30 | 3-1 |
| 1971-10-22 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 116-109 | 1494.40 | 1546.72 | 35.60% | 64.40% | +10.02 | 4-1 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 109-115 | 1504.42 | 1495.54 | 51.28% | 48.72% | -5.22 | 4-2 |
| 1971-10-26 | Houston Rockets | L 103-104 | 1499.20 | 1458.68 | 62.82% | 37.18% | -3.70 | 4-3 |
| 1971-10-27 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 98-128 | 1495.50 | 1488.18 | 43.80% | 56.20% | -14.10 | 4-4 |
| 1971-10-29 | Baltimore Bullets | W 119-105 | 1481.40 | 1502.29 | 54.27% | 45.73% | +10.06 | 5-4 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 104-99 | 1491.46 | 1480.02 | 44.38% | 55.62% | +7.31 | 6-4 |
| 1971-11-05 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-103 | 1498.77 | 1561.03 | 34.30% | 65.70% | -2.02 | 6-5 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 78-106 | 1496.75 | 1719.05 | 17.21% | 82.79% | -5.35 | 6-6 |
| 1971-11-10 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 139-122 | 1491.40 | 1341.39 | 76.04% | 23.96% | +5.81 | 7-6 |
| 1971-11-12 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-115 | 1497.21 | 1536.84 | 37.30% | 62.70% | -8.21 | 7-7 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ New York Knicks | L 105-127 | 1489.00 | 1528.75 | 37.28% | 62.72% | -10.28 | 7-8 |
| 1971-11-16 | Golden State Warriors | L 101-122 | 1478.72 | 1540.11 | 48.45% | 51.55% | -13.05 | 7-9 |
| 1971-11-18 | Phoenix Suns | W 128-126 | 1465.67 | 1527.50 | 48.39% | 51.61% | +4.29 | 8-9 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 105-96 | 1469.96 | 1348.77 | 60.02% | 39.98% | +7.05 | 9-9 |
| 1971-11-23 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-112 | 1477.01 | 1724.78 | 24.33% | 75.67% | -4.05 | 9-10 |
| 1971-11-25 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 103-122 | 1472.96 | 1526.26 | 35.48% | 64.52% | -9.09 | 9-11 |
| 1971-11-26 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-132 | 1463.87 | 1674.53 | 18.18% | 81.82% | -4.66 | 9-12 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 102-124 | 1459.21 | 1535.08 | 32.56% | 67.44% | -8.98 | 9-13 |
| 1971-12-01 | Atlanta Hawks | L 103-117 | 1450.23 | 1411.02 | 62.65% | 37.35% | -13.78 | 9-14 |
| 1971-12-03 | Houston Rockets | W 113-112 | 1436.45 | 1424.42 | 58.92% | 41.08% | +2.41 | 10-14 |
| 1971-12-07 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 130-131 | 1438.86 | 1311.58 | 73.58% | 26.42% | -3.06 | 10-15 |
| 1971-12-09 | Chicago Bulls | W 110-107 | 1435.80 | 1636.25 | 29.68% | 70.32% | +7.17 | 11-15 |
| 1971-12-10 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-112 | 1442.97 | 1329.14 | 59.00% | 41.00% | -3.47 | 11-16 |
| 1971-12-11 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 111-118 | 1439.50 | 1471.06 | 52.74% | 47.26% | -8.21 | 11-17 |
| 1971-12-14 | Seattle Supersonics | L 86-103 | 1431.29 | 1548.62 | 40.52% | 59.48% | -9.82 | 11-18 |
| 1971-12-16 | Cincinnati Royals | W 107-101 | 1421.47 | 1413.20 | 58.39% | 41.61% | +5.99 | 12-18 |
| 1971-12-17 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 102-123 | 1427.46 | 1597.90 | 21.88% | 78.12% | -5.89 | 12-19 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 102-129 | 1421.57 | 1497.97 | 39.18% | 60.82% | -11.97 | 12-20 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-114 | 1409.60 | 1306.33 | 57.52% | 42.48% | -3.39 | 12-21 |
| 1971-12-21 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-127 | 1406.21 | 1623.15 | 17.65% | 82.35% | -6.14 | 12-22 |
| 1971-12-22 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-94 | 1400.07 | 1317.90 | 68.23% | 31.77% | +5.91 | 13-22 |
| 1971-12-25 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 120-118 | 1405.98 | 1754.11 | 15.28% | 84.72% | +4.98 | 14-22 |
| 1971-12-28 | New York Knicks | L 100-119 | 1410.96 | 1611.58 | 29.66% | 70.34% | -7.60 | 14-23 |
| 1971-12-30 | Golden State Warriors | L 122-128 | 1403.36 | 1492.34 | 44.50% | 55.50% | -6.41 | 14-24 |
| 1972-01-02 | @ Houston Rockets | W 109-107 | 1396.95 | 1461.75 | 33.98% | 66.02% | +5.49 | 15-24 |
| 1972-01-04 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 127-131 | 1402.44 | 1449.19 | 50.56% | 49.44% | -5.95 | 15-25 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 89-111 | 1396.49 | 1464.25 | 33.59% | 66.41% | -9.26 | 15-26 |
| 1972-01-07 | Cincinnati Royals | W 151-132 | 1387.23 | 1363.04 | 60.60% | 39.40% | +10.10 | 16-26 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-136 | 1397.33 | 1747.18 | 9.07% | 90.93% | -2.20 | 16-27 |
| 1972-01-09 | Buffalo Braves | W 101-96 | 1395.13 | 1303.85 | 69.36% | 30.64% | +4.03 | 17-27 |
| 1972-01-11 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-123 | 1399.16 | 1758.56 | 14.46% | 85.54% | -3.81 | 17-28 |
| 1972-01-14 | @ Boston Celtics | L 94-108 | 1395.35 | 1586.70 | 19.89% | 80.11% | -4.37 | 17-29 |
| 1972-01-15 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 121-131 | 1390.98 | 1454.82 | 48.10% | 51.90% | -8.95 | 17-30 |
| 1972-01-21 | Baltimore Bullets | W 107-102 | 1382.03 | 1486.59 | 42.30% | 57.70% | +7.59 | 18-30 |
| 1972-01-23 | Houston Rockets | L 107-109 | 1389.62 | 1454.03 | 48.02% | 51.98% | -3.99 | 18-31 |
| 1972-01-26 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 94-120 | 1385.63 | 1755.35 | 13.74% | 86.26% | -4.12 | 18-32 |
| 1972-01-28 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 106-124 | 1381.51 | 1431.23 | 35.95% | 64.05% | -8.97 | 18-33 |
| 1972-01-29 | Boston Celtics | L 112-124 | 1372.54 | 1593.43 | 27.29% | 72.71% | -5.56 | 18-34 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 99-109 | 1366.98 | 1674.35 | 11.30% | 88.70% | -2.10 | 18-35 |
| 1972-02-01 | @ New York Knicks | L 106-115 | 1364.88 | 1584.37 | 17.44% | 82.56% | -3.07 | 18-36 |
| 1972-02-02 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 133-108 | 1361.81 | 1281.94 | 67.94% | 32.06% | +9.42 | 19-36 |
| 1972-02-04 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 118-113 | 1371.23 | 1456.72 | 31.36% | 68.64% | +9.03 | 20-36 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 132-133 | 1380.26 | 1365.15 | 44.91% | 55.09% | -1.87 | 20-37 |
| 1972-02-09 | New York Knicks | L 102-126 | 1378.39 | 1581.15 | 29.40% | 70.60% | -8.47 | 20-38 |
| 1972-02-11 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 88-95 | 1369.92 | 1272.17 | 56.74% | 43.26% | -8.83 | 20-39 |
| 1972-02-12 | Buffalo Braves | W 113-87 | 1361.09 | 1280.99 | 67.97% | 32.03% | +9.60 | 21-39 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 136-121 | 1370.69 | 1249.85 | 59.97% | 40.03% | +9.12 | 22-39 |
| 1972-02-15 | Atlanta Hawks | L 105-113 | 1379.81 | 1422.24 | 51.18% | 48.82% | -8.51 | 22-40 |
| 1972-02-18 | Chicago Bulls | L 97-122 | 1371.30 | 1640.93 | 22.08% | 77.92% | -6.49 | 22-41 |
| 1972-02-20 | Phoenix Suns | L 107-121 | 1364.81 | 1637.55 | 21.78% | 78.22% | -4.80 | 22-42 |
| 1972-02-22 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 135-134 | 1360.01 | 1769.98 | 6.59% | 93.41% | +3.89 | 23-42 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 96-97 | 1363.90 | 1557.37 | 19.70% | 80.30% | -1.16 | 23-43 |
| 1972-02-24 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 106-116 | 1362.74 | 1602.80 | 20.07% | 79.93% | -3.73 | 23-44 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ Houston Rockets | L 106-122 | 1359.01 | 1491.39 | 25.86% | 74.14% | -6.08 | 23-45 |
| 1972-02-29 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-131 | 1352.93 | 1759.16 | 6.72% | 93.28% | -1.68 | 23-46 |
| 1972-03-01 | Seattle Supersonics | L 102-116 | 1351.25 | 1564.93 | 28.12% | 71.88% | -6.19 | 23-47 |
| 1972-03-03 | Boston Celtics | L 96-125 | 1345.06 | 1631.89 | 20.43% | 79.57% | -6.47 | 23-48 |
| 1972-03-07 | Phoenix Suns | L 121-129 | 1338.59 | 1613.31 | 21.59% | 78.41% | -3.59 | 23-49 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 97-102 | 1335.00 | 1532.64 | 24.27% | 75.73% | -3.19 | 23-50 |
| 1972-03-14 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-129 | 1331.81 | 1754.49 | 10.51% | 89.49% | -2.23 | 23-51 |
| 1972-03-17 | Atlanta Hawks | W 121-112 | 1329.58 | 1447.78 | 40.40% | 59.60% | +10.52 | 24-51 |
| 1972-03-18 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 103-116 | 1340.10 | 1247.96 | 55.95% | 44.05% | -11.86 | 24-52 |
| 1972-03-19 | Chicago Bulls | L 107-115 | 1328.24 | 1657.95 | 16.71% | 83.29% | -2.78 | 24-53 |
| 1972-03-21 | Cincinnati Royals | W 120-117 | 1325.46 | 1402.19 | 46.25% | 53.75% | +5.47 | 25-53 |
| 1972-03-22 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 130-135 | 1330.93 | 1396.72 | 33.85% | 66.15% | -4.45 | 25-54 |
| 1972-03-24 | Buffalo Braves | W 112-105 | 1326.48 | 1265.36 | 65.55% | 34.45% | +5.36 | 26-54 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-121 | 1331.84 | 1661.36 | 10.08% | 89.92% | -2.37 | 26-55 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Boston Celtics | L 120-133 | 1329.47 | 1630.19 | 11.69% | 88.31% | -2.48 | 26-56 |
| 1971-10-15 | @ Boston Celtics | W 97-75 | 1485.15 | 1532.32 | 36.29% | 63.71% | +17.58 | 1-0 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 93-108 | 1502.73 | 1523.80 | 39.83% | 60.17% | -9.07 | 1-1 |
| 1971-10-19 | @ New York Knicks | L 84-93 | 1493.66 | 1549.15 | 35.19% | 64.81% | -6.21 | 1-2 |
| 1971-10-20 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-98 | 1487.45 | 1316.70 | 66.63% | 33.37% | +8.09 | 2-2 |
| 1971-10-23 | Detroit Pistons | W 115-109 | 1495.54 | 1504.42 | 48.72% | 51.28% | +5.22 | 3-2 |
| 1971-10-26 | Buffalo Braves | L 89-91 | 1500.76 | 1313.09 | 74.66% | 25.34% | -6.21 | 3-3 |
| 1971-10-29 | Chicago Bulls | W 99-83 | 1494.55 | 1594.61 | 35.99% | 64.01% | +15.06 | 4-3 |
| 1971-10-30 | Cincinnati Royals | W 116-112 | 1509.61 | 1435.40 | 60.52% | 39.48% | +4.64 | 5-3 |
| 1971-10-31 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-105 | 1514.25 | 1591.77 | 32.35% | 67.65% | +7.96 | 6-3 |
| 1971-11-02 | Baltimore Bullets | W 106-91 | 1522.21 | 1500.10 | 53.18% | 46.82% | +10.66 | 7-3 |
| 1971-11-04 | Seattle Supersonics | W 98-96 | 1532.87 | 1539.37 | 49.07% | 50.93% | +4.24 | 8-3 |
| 1971-11-06 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 89-105 | 1537.11 | 1587.38 | 42.82% | 57.18% | -10.07 | 8-4 |
| 1971-11-07 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 109-102 | 1527.04 | 1540.62 | 40.86% | 59.14% | +9.20 | 9-4 |
| 1971-11-09 | Houston Rockets | W 115-99 | 1536.24 | 1432.67 | 64.48% | 35.52% | +8.35 | 10-4 |
| 1971-11-11 | @ New York Knicks | W 112-103 | 1544.59 | 1538.70 | 43.60% | 56.40% | +9.95 | 11-4 |
| 1971-11-12 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-106 | 1554.54 | 1449.78 | 57.73% | 42.27% | -4.80 | 11-5 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 101-110 | 1549.74 | 1467.09 | 54.60% | 45.40% | -9.63 | 11-6 |
| 1971-11-16 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 122-101 | 1540.11 | 1478.72 | 51.55% | 48.45% | +13.05 | 12-6 |
| 1971-11-18 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-105 | 1553.16 | 1322.50 | 79.05% | 20.95% | +3.90 | 13-6 |
| 1971-11-20 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-100 | 1557.06 | 1744.80 | 25.34% | 74.66% | +11.62 | 14-6 |
| 1971-11-21 | @ Houston Rockets | L 96-115 | 1568.68 | 1410.04 | 71.36% | 28.64% | -18.30 | 14-7 |
| 1971-11-25 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 111-112 | 1550.38 | 1482.09 | 59.70% | 40.30% | -3.51 | 14-8 |
| 1971-11-26 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 89-121 | 1546.87 | 1610.15 | 34.17% | 65.83% | -11.36 | 14-9 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 110-91 | 1535.51 | 1346.49 | 68.93% | 31.07% | +7.96 | 15-9 |
| 1971-11-30 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-103 | 1543.47 | 1741.60 | 19.28% | 80.72% | +8.22 | 16-9 |
| 1971-12-03 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 107-115 | 1551.69 | 1300.69 | 76.01% | 23.99% | -12.64 | 16-10 |
| 1971-12-04 | Phoenix Suns | L 92-128 | 1539.05 | 1550.50 | 48.35% | 51.65% | -17.06 | 16-11 |
| 1971-12-05 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 87-120 | 1521.99 | 1567.56 | 36.50% | 63.50% | -12.33 | 16-12 |
| 1971-12-07 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 113-116 | 1509.66 | 1437.20 | 60.28% | 39.72% | -6.14 | 16-13 |
| 1971-12-09 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-124 | 1503.52 | 1704.70 | 23.90% | 76.10% | -5.06 | 16-14 |
| 1971-12-10 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 94-105 | 1498.46 | 1546.63 | 36.15% | 63.85% | -7.06 | 16-15 |
| 1971-12-16 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-93 | 1491.40 | 1469.70 | 53.12% | 46.88% | +12.33 | 17-15 |
| 1971-12-17 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-129 | 1503.73 | 1717.93 | 17.88% | 82.12% | -5.76 | 17-16 |
| 1971-12-18 | Detroit Pistons | W 129-102 | 1497.97 | 1421.57 | 60.82% | 39.18% | +11.97 | 18-16 |
| 1971-12-21 | New York Knicks | L 87-113 | 1509.94 | 1576.73 | 40.51% | 59.49% | -12.14 | 18-17 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ New York Knicks | L 89-114 | 1497.80 | 1603.06 | 28.96% | 71.04% | -8.51 | 18-18 |
| 1971-12-27 | @ Boston Celtics | L 97-99 | 1489.29 | 1601.01 | 28.20% | 71.80% | -2.35 | 18-19 |
| 1971-12-29 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 107-102 | 1486.94 | 1373.72 | 58.91% | 41.09% | +5.40 | 19-19 |
| 1971-12-30 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 128-122 | 1492.34 | 1403.36 | 55.50% | 44.50% | +6.41 | 20-19 |
| 1972-01-04 | Buffalo Braves | W 112-86 | 1498.75 | 1302.71 | 75.56% | 24.44% | +7.33 | 21-19 |
| 1972-01-06 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 119-115 | 1506.08 | 1288.07 | 77.82% | 22.18% | +2.61 | 22-19 |
| 1972-01-08 | Boston Celtics | W 128-106 | 1508.69 | 1608.70 | 35.99% | 64.01% | +17.65 | 23-19 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ Houston Rockets | W 113-112 | 1526.34 | 1459.15 | 52.38% | 47.62% | +2.80 | 24-19 |
| 1972-01-11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-92 | 1529.14 | 1301.98 | 78.71% | 21.29% | +3.76 | 25-19 |
| 1972-01-14 | New York Knicks | W 115-111 | 1532.90 | 1582.50 | 42.91% | 57.09% | +6.71 | 26-19 |
| 1972-01-15 | Baltimore Bullets | W 105-95 | 1539.61 | 1487.13 | 57.50% | 42.50% | +7.90 | 27-19 |
| 1972-01-21 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 113-111 | 1547.51 | 1423.63 | 60.39% | 39.61% | +3.30 | 28-19 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-106 | 1550.81 | 1462.10 | 55.46% | 44.54% | +6.93 | 29-19 |
| 1972-01-24 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-110 | 1557.74 | 1658.89 | 29.45% | 70.55% | -3.87 | 29-20 |
| 1972-01-25 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-111 | 1553.87 | 1273.98 | 78.91% | 21.09% | +3.03 | 30-20 |
| 1972-01-27 | Chicago Bulls | W 108-107 | 1556.90 | 1667.00 | 34.67% | 65.33% | +3.84 | 31-20 |
| 1972-01-28 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-102 | 1560.74 | 1288.50 | 78.17% | 21.83% | +2.23 | 32-20 |
| 1972-01-29 | Phoenix Suns | W 111-100 | 1562.97 | 1607.41 | 43.64% | 56.36% | +10.99 | 33-20 |
| 1972-02-01 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-108 | 1573.96 | 1765.02 | 24.98% | 75.02% | -4.87 | 33-21 |
| 1972-02-03 | Atlanta Hawks | W 132-115 | 1569.09 | 1438.26 | 67.99% | 32.01% | +7.76 | 34-21 |
| 1972-02-04 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-113 | 1576.85 | 1598.60 | 39.73% | 60.27% | -6.61 | 34-22 |
| 1972-02-05 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-108 | 1570.24 | 1758.35 | 25.30% | 74.70% | -5.15 | 34-23 |
| 1972-02-08 | Baltimore Bullets | W 111-107 | 1565.09 | 1486.02 | 61.19% | 38.81% | +4.56 | 35-23 |
| 1972-02-10 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-112 | 1569.65 | 1435.72 | 68.37% | 31.63% | +5.58 | 36-23 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-123 | 1575.23 | 1757.91 | 20.70% | 79.30% | -5.84 | 36-24 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 107-88 | 1569.39 | 1663.29 | 30.32% | 69.68% | +17.86 | 37-24 |
| 1972-02-15 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 103-100 | 1587.25 | 1266.01 | 82.60% | 17.40% | +1.77 | 38-24 |
| 1972-02-18 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 108-110 | 1589.02 | 1562.97 | 46.47% | 53.53% | -3.86 | 38-25 |
| 1972-02-19 | Boston Celtics | W 115-111 | 1585.16 | 1632.34 | 43.25% | 56.75% | +6.67 | 39-25 |
| 1972-02-22 | Seattle Supersonics | W 120-104 | 1591.83 | 1568.34 | 53.38% | 46.62% | +10.97 | 40-25 |
| 1972-02-24 | Detroit Pistons | W 116-106 | 1602.80 | 1362.74 | 79.93% | 20.07% | +3.73 | 41-25 |
| 1972-02-26 | Chicago Bulls | L 106-107 | 1606.53 | 1665.09 | 41.65% | 58.35% | -2.45 | 41-26 |
| 1972-02-27 | @ Houston Rockets | W 117-104 | 1604.08 | 1497.47 | 57.99% | 42.01% | +8.91 | 42-26 |
| 1972-02-29 | Cincinnati Royals | W 128-120 | 1612.99 | 1351.83 | 81.81% | 18.19% | +3.02 | 43-26 |
| 1972-03-03 | Houston Rockets | W 108-107 | 1616.01 | 1494.86 | 66.76% | 33.24% | +1.96 | 44-26 |
| 1972-03-04 | Seattle Supersonics | W 114-96 | 1617.97 | 1581.10 | 62.33% | 37.67% | +9.40 | 45-26 |
| 1972-03-07 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-112 | 1627.37 | 1269.28 | 88.71% | 11.29% | +1.75 | 46-26 |
| 1972-03-10 | @ Houston Rockets | W 119-116 | 1629.12 | 1471.51 | 64.93% | 35.07% | +3.57 | 47-26 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 106-117 | 1632.69 | 1387.68 | 75.38% | 24.62% | -14.70 | 47-27 |
| 1972-03-14 | @ Boston Celtics | L 110-124 | 1617.99 | 1622.72 | 42.10% | 57.90% | -9.26 | 47-28 |
| 1972-03-16 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-94 | 1608.73 | 1249.21 | 88.79% | 11.21% | +2.38 | 48-28 |
| 1972-03-17 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-114 | 1611.11 | 1246.84 | 85.88% | 14.12% | -11.29 | 48-29 |
| 1972-03-18 | Phoenix Suns | W 134-116 | 1599.82 | 1617.63 | 54.71% | 45.29% | +11.29 | 49-29 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-162 | 1611.11 | 1768.46 | 23.20% | 76.80% | -10.82 | 49-30 |
| 1972-03-22 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 121-101 | 1600.29 | 1530.92 | 52.69% | 47.31% | +12.44 | 50-30 |
| 1972-03-24 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-118 | 1612.73 | 1460.17 | 64.26% | 35.74% | -15.12 | 50-31 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 116-115 | 1597.61 | 1403.28 | 69.58% | 30.42% | +1.79 | 51-31 |
| 1971-10-14 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 94-105 | 1516.19 | 1543.70 | 53.32% | 46.68% | -10.40 | 0-1 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 108-128 | 1505.79 | 1536.60 | 38.49% | 61.51% | -10.12 | 0-2 |
| 1971-10-17 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 99-112 | 1495.67 | 1480.02 | 52.25% | 47.75% | -11.08 | 0-3 |
| 1971-10-20 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 110-125 | 1484.59 | 1567.95 | 38.23% | 61.77% | -8.71 | 0-4 |
| 1971-10-22 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 91-110 | 1475.88 | 1508.13 | 38.30% | 61.70% | -9.81 | 0-5 |
| 1971-10-24 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-113 | 1466.07 | 1588.97 | 39.74% | 60.26% | -7.39 | 0-6 |
| 1971-10-26 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 104-103 | 1458.68 | 1499.20 | 37.18% | 62.82% | +3.69 | 1-6 |
| 1971-10-27 | @ Boston Celtics | L 97-108 | 1462.37 | 1541.58 | 32.14% | 67.86% | -6.27 | 1-7 |
| 1971-10-28 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-112 | 1456.10 | 1552.71 | 30.00% | 70.00% | -7.48 | 1-8 |
| 1971-10-31 | Buffalo Braves | W 102-87 | 1448.62 | 1319.63 | 73.77% | 26.23% | +5.98 | 2-8 |
| 1971-11-03 | New York Knicks | L 98-117 | 1454.60 | 1551.28 | 43.41% | 56.59% | -11.13 | 2-9 |
| 1971-11-04 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-112 | 1443.47 | 1361.80 | 68.17% | 31.83% | -5.67 | 2-10 |
| 1971-11-07 | Baltimore Bullets | L 106-109 | 1437.80 | 1485.88 | 50.37% | 49.63% | -5.13 | 2-11 |
| 1971-11-09 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 99-115 | 1432.67 | 1536.24 | 35.52% | 64.48% | -8.35 | 2-12 |
| 1971-11-10 | Boston Celtics | L 103-142 | 1424.32 | 1574.36 | 36.07% | 63.93% | -13.25 | 2-13 |
| 1971-11-12 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-111 | 1411.07 | 1730.10 | 10.64% | 89.36% | -1.88 | 2-14 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 102-111 | 1409.19 | 1566.53 | 23.20% | 76.80% | -4.09 | 2-15 |
| 1971-11-16 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 107-110 | 1405.10 | 1486.18 | 31.91% | 68.09% | -3.25 | 2-16 |
| 1971-11-17 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 118-112 | 1401.85 | 1532.79 | 26.02% | 73.98% | +10.66 | 3-16 |
| 1971-11-19 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-106 | 1412.51 | 1651.94 | 15.85% | 84.15% | -2.47 | 3-17 |
| 1971-11-21 | Golden State Warriors | W 115-96 | 1410.04 | 1568.68 | 28.64% | 71.36% | +18.29 | 4-17 |
| 1971-11-24 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-108 | 1428.33 | 1485.08 | 49.12% | 50.88% | +3.00 | 5-17 |
| 1971-11-28 | Phoenix Suns | L 110-116 | 1431.33 | 1535.35 | 42.37% | 57.63% | -6.11 | 5-18 |
| 1971-11-30 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 115-101 | 1425.22 | 1338.53 | 55.17% | 44.83% | +9.87 | 6-18 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 106-116 | 1435.09 | 1332.94 | 57.36% | 42.64% | -10.67 | 6-19 |
| 1971-12-03 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 112-113 | 1424.42 | 1436.45 | 41.08% | 58.92% | -2.42 | 6-20 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ Boston Celtics | L 107-117 | 1422.00 | 1545.60 | 26.84% | 73.16% | -4.99 | 6-21 |
| 1971-12-08 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 120-125 | 1417.01 | 1701.99 | 20.60% | 79.40% | -2.71 | 6-22 |
| 1971-12-10 | Atlanta Hawks | W 95-88 | 1414.30 | 1436.66 | 54.06% | 45.94% | +7.15 | 7-22 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 111-110 | 1421.45 | 1583.21 | 22.75% | 77.25% | +4.54 | 8-22 |
| 1971-12-12 | Seattle Supersonics | W 100-98 | 1425.99 | 1553.68 | 39.09% | 60.91% | +5.07 | 9-22 |
| 1971-12-14 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-106 | 1431.06 | 1755.67 | 10.34% | 89.66% | -1.72 | 9-23 |
| 1971-12-15 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 117-115 | 1429.34 | 1427.26 | 43.06% | 56.94% | +3.35 | 10-23 |
| 1971-12-17 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 109-98 | 1432.69 | 1634.05 | 18.99% | 81.01% | +15.80 | 11-23 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 126-116 | 1448.49 | 1407.21 | 48.66% | 51.34% | +9.54 | 12-23 |
| 1971-12-21 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 132-119 | 1458.03 | 1309.71 | 63.70% | 36.30% | +7.70 | 13-23 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-137 | 1465.73 | 1744.95 | 13.03% | 86.97% | -3.59 | 13-24 |
| 1971-12-29 | Phoenix Suns | L 106-124 | 1462.14 | 1596.85 | 38.13% | 61.87% | -9.52 | 13-25 |
| 1971-12-30 | Atlanta Hawks | W 129-115 | 1452.62 | 1443.42 | 58.52% | 41.48% | +9.13 | 14-25 |
| 1972-01-02 | Detroit Pistons | L 107-109 | 1461.75 | 1396.95 | 66.02% | 33.98% | -5.49 | 14-26 |
| 1972-01-04 | Seattle Supersonics | W 119-110 | 1456.26 | 1523.48 | 47.61% | 52.39% | +9.24 | 15-26 |
| 1972-01-05 | Boston Celtics | L 105-113 | 1465.50 | 1599.84 | 38.18% | 61.82% | -6.35 | 15-27 |
| 1972-01-09 | Golden State Warriors | L 112-113 | 1459.15 | 1526.34 | 47.62% | 52.38% | -2.80 | 15-28 |
| 1972-01-11 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 126-141 | 1456.35 | 1532.63 | 32.51% | 67.49% | -7.40 | 15-29 |
| 1972-01-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-109 | 1448.95 | 1296.07 | 76.34% | 23.66% | +2.41 | 16-29 |
| 1972-01-16 | New York Knicks | L 108-109 | 1451.36 | 1575.78 | 39.54% | 60.46% | -2.33 | 16-30 |
| 1972-01-20 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 104-87 | 1449.03 | 1374.70 | 53.41% | 46.59% | +11.30 | 17-30 |
| 1972-01-21 | @ Boston Celtics | L 105-110 | 1460.33 | 1599.02 | 25.17% | 74.83% | -3.31 | 17-31 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-115 | 1457.02 | 1655.90 | 19.21% | 80.79% | -2.99 | 17-32 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 109-107 | 1454.03 | 1389.62 | 51.98% | 48.02% | +3.99 | 18-32 |
| 1972-01-25 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 118-104 | 1458.02 | 1293.45 | 77.53% | 22.47% | +4.95 | 19-32 |
| 1972-01-26 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-117 | 1462.97 | 1662.76 | 24.05% | 75.95% | -4.25 | 19-33 |
| 1972-01-28 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-118 | 1458.72 | 1744.49 | 12.60% | 87.40% | -2.67 | 19-34 |
| 1972-02-02 | Seattle Supersonics | W 111-88 | 1456.05 | 1559.09 | 35.59% | 64.41% | +18.16 | 20-34 |
| 1972-02-04 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-114 | 1474.21 | 1281.23 | 69.41% | 30.59% | -4.08 | 20-35 |
| 1972-02-05 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-119 | 1470.13 | 1763.52 | 19.82% | 80.18% | -3.08 | 20-36 |
| 1972-02-06 | Atlanta Hawks | W 120-113 | 1467.05 | 1432.82 | 61.97% | 38.03% | +5.91 | 21-36 |
| 1972-02-08 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 119-127 | 1472.96 | 1539.98 | 40.47% | 59.53% | -6.73 | 21-37 |
| 1972-02-11 | Baltimore Bullets | W 116-95 | 1466.23 | 1472.68 | 56.32% | 43.68% | +11.77 | 22-37 |
| 1972-02-13 | Cincinnati Royals | W 112-111 | 1478.00 | 1347.57 | 73.93% | 26.07% | +1.54 | 23-37 |
| 1972-02-14 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 130-116 | 1479.54 | 1422.76 | 50.89% | 49.11% | +10.80 | 24-37 |
| 1972-02-15 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 98-113 | 1490.34 | 1457.95 | 47.38% | 52.62% | -10.79 | 24-38 |
| 1972-02-16 | @ New York Knicks | L 100-110 | 1479.55 | 1603.08 | 26.85% | 73.15% | -4.99 | 24-39 |
| 1972-02-18 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 108-96 | 1474.56 | 1264.24 | 71.49% | 28.51% | +5.81 | 25-39 |
| 1972-02-23 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 115-110 | 1480.37 | 1766.09 | 16.18% | 83.82% | +11.02 | 26-39 |
| 1972-02-26 | Detroit Pistons | W 122-106 | 1491.39 | 1359.01 | 74.14% | 25.86% | +6.08 | 27-39 |
| 1972-02-27 | Golden State Warriors | L 104-117 | 1497.47 | 1604.08 | 42.01% | 57.99% | -8.91 | 27-40 |
| 1972-03-01 | Cincinnati Royals | W 108-96 | 1488.56 | 1348.80 | 69.09% | 30.91% | +6.30 | 28-40 |
| 1972-03-03 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 107-108 | 1494.86 | 1616.01 | 33.24% | 66.76% | -1.96 | 28-41 |
| 1972-03-04 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 123-130 | 1492.90 | 1256.22 | 83.94% | 16.06% | -13.06 | 28-42 |
| 1972-03-05 | Chicago Bulls | L 97-128 | 1479.84 | 1658.08 | 32.42% | 67.58% | -10.61 | 28-43 |
| 1972-03-09 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 114-111 | 1469.23 | 1252.81 | 77.66% | 22.34% | +2.28 | 29-43 |
| 1972-03-10 | Golden State Warriors | L 116-119 | 1471.51 | 1629.12 | 35.07% | 64.93% | -3.58 | 29-44 |
| 1972-03-11 | Buffalo Braves | W 121-100 | 1467.93 | 1249.13 | 82.51% | 17.49% | +4.72 | 30-44 |
| 1972-03-12 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-112 | 1472.65 | 1427.96 | 63.38% | 36.62% | +6.46 | 31-44 |
| 1972-03-16 | New York Knicks | L 102-103 | 1479.11 | 1583.71 | 42.29% | 57.71% | -2.49 | 31-45 |
| 1972-03-18 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 116-120 | 1476.62 | 1741.09 | 22.60% | 77.40% | -1.88 | 31-46 |
| 1972-03-21 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 94-111 | 1474.74 | 1742.96 | 13.76% | 86.24% | -3.33 | 31-47 |
| 1972-03-22 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 106-107 | 1471.41 | 1457.54 | 44.73% | 55.27% | -2.63 | 31-48 |
| 1972-03-24 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 127-119 | 1468.78 | 1269.70 | 70.15% | 29.85% | +4.96 | 32-48 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 106-85 | 1473.74 | 1503.65 | 38.61% | 61.39% | +16.54 | 33-48 |
| 1972-03-26 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 131-109 | 1490.28 | 1287.87 | 81.10% | 18.90% | +5.21 | 34-48 |
| 1971-10-15 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 132-103 | 1552.61 | 1495.56 | 50.93% | 49.07% | +15.54 | 1-0 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ New York Knicks | W 119-104 | 1568.15 | 1560.84 | 43.80% | 56.20% | +12.80 | 2-0 |
| 1971-10-19 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 123-106 | 1580.95 | 1324.27 | 76.61% | 23.39% | +5.67 | 3-0 |
| 1971-10-20 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 126-104 | 1586.62 | 1483.63 | 57.48% | 42.52% | +11.73 | 4-0 |
| 1971-10-22 | Chicago Bulls | L 106-113 | 1598.35 | 1576.66 | 60.26% | 39.74% | -9.38 | 4-1 |
| 1971-10-24 | @ Houston Rockets | W 113-103 | 1588.97 | 1466.07 | 60.26% | 39.74% | +7.39 | 5-1 |
| 1971-10-29 | Cincinnati Royals | W 119-107 | 1596.36 | 1440.15 | 76.69% | 23.31% | +4.75 | 6-1 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 106-115 | 1601.11 | 1530.03 | 52.94% | 47.06% | -9.34 | 6-2 |
| 1971-10-31 | Golden State Warriors | L 105-109 | 1591.77 | 1514.25 | 67.65% | 32.35% | -7.95 | 6-3 |
| 1971-11-05 | Baltimore Bullets | W 110-106 | 1583.82 | 1489.43 | 69.74% | 30.26% | +3.56 | 7-3 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 105-89 | 1587.38 | 1537.11 | 57.18% | 42.82% | +10.07 | 8-3 |
| 1971-11-07 | New York Knicks | W 103-96 | 1597.45 | 1556.92 | 62.82% | 37.18% | +5.78 | 9-3 |
| 1971-11-09 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 122-109 | 1603.23 | 1565.16 | 48.20% | 51.80% | +10.98 | 10-3 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 143-103 | 1614.21 | 1554.98 | 51.24% | 48.76% | +18.14 | 11-3 |
| 1971-11-12 | Seattle Supersonics | W 115-107 | 1632.35 | 1535.92 | 69.98% | 30.02% | +4.99 | 12-3 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 130-108 | 1637.34 | 1330.51 | 81.38% | 18.62% | +5.14 | 13-3 |
| 1971-11-14 | Boston Celtics | W 128-115 | 1642.48 | 1572.70 | 66.66% | 33.34% | +7.06 | 14-3 |
| 1971-11-16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-90 | 1649.54 | 1310.41 | 90.41% | 9.59% | +2.40 | 15-3 |
| 1971-11-19 | Houston Rockets | W 106-99 | 1651.94 | 1412.51 | 84.15% | 15.85% | +2.46 | 16-3 |
| 1971-11-21 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-105 | 1654.40 | 1733.19 | 45.96% | 54.04% | +8.41 | 17-3 |
| 1971-11-25 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 139-115 | 1662.81 | 1546.80 | 59.30% | 40.70% | +11.72 | 18-3 |
| 1971-11-26 | Detroit Pistons | W 132-113 | 1674.53 | 1463.87 | 81.82% | 18.18% | +4.66 | 19-3 |
| 1971-11-28 | Seattle Supersonics | W 138-121 | 1679.19 | 1544.06 | 74.45% | 25.55% | +6.20 | 20-3 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ Boston Celtics | W 124-111 | 1685.39 | 1553.77 | 61.45% | 38.55% | +8.17 | 21-3 |
| 1971-12-03 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 131-116 | 1693.56 | 1490.02 | 70.69% | 29.31% | +6.68 | 22-3 |
| 1971-12-05 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 123-107 | 1700.24 | 1313.33 | 92.54% | 7.46% | +1.75 | 23-3 |
| 1971-12-08 | @ Houston Rockets | W 125-120 | 1701.99 | 1417.01 | 79.40% | 20.60% | +2.71 | 24-3 |
| 1971-12-09 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 124-111 | 1704.70 | 1503.52 | 76.10% | 23.90% | +5.07 | 25-3 |
| 1971-12-10 | Phoenix Suns | W 126-117 | 1709.77 | 1586.56 | 73.12% | 26.88% | +3.35 | 26-3 |
| 1971-12-12 | Atlanta Hawks | W 104-95 | 1713.12 | 1429.51 | 87.26% | 12.74% | +2.25 | 27-3 |
| 1971-12-14 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 129-114 | 1715.37 | 1306.43 | 88.72% | 11.28% | +2.56 | 28-3 |
| 1971-12-17 | Golden State Warriors | W 129-99 | 1717.93 | 1503.73 | 82.12% | 17.88% | +5.76 | 29-3 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 132-106 | 1723.69 | 1603.79 | 59.84% | 40.16% | +12.04 | 30-3 |
| 1971-12-19 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 154-132 | 1735.73 | 1453.59 | 87.16% | 12.84% | +3.54 | 31-3 |
| 1971-12-21 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 117-103 | 1739.27 | 1342.15 | 88.02% | 11.98% | +2.64 | 32-3 |
| 1971-12-22 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 127-120 | 1741.91 | 1445.47 | 80.46% | 19.54% | +3.04 | 33-3 |
| 1971-12-26 | Houston Rockets | W 137-115 | 1744.95 | 1465.73 | 86.97% | 13.03% | +3.59 | 34-3 |
| 1971-12-28 | Buffalo Braves | W 105-87 | 1748.54 | 1323.60 | 93.92% | 6.08% | +1.52 | 35-3 |
| 1971-12-30 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 122-106 | 1750.06 | 1525.61 | 73.12% | 26.88% | +6.32 | 36-3 |
| 1972-01-02 | Boston Celtics | W 122-113 | 1756.38 | 1604.02 | 76.29% | 23.71% | +4.18 | 37-3 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-103 | 1760.56 | 1321.31 | 90.35% | 9.65% | +1.80 | 38-3 |
| 1972-01-07 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 134-90 | 1762.36 | 1445.41 | 82.25% | 17.75% | +6.92 | 39-3 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-120 | 1769.28 | 1749.38 | 45.59% | 54.41% | -10.72 | 39-4 |
| 1972-01-11 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 123-103 | 1758.56 | 1399.16 | 85.54% | 14.46% | +3.80 | 40-4 |
| 1972-01-12 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 107-108 | 1762.36 | 1342.85 | 89.32% | 10.68% | -5.25 | 40-5 |
| 1972-01-14 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 135-121 | 1757.11 | 1459.08 | 80.60% | 19.40% | +4.27 | 41-5 |
| 1972-01-21 | New York Knicks | L 101-104 | 1761.38 | 1566.92 | 80.39% | 19.61% | -8.19 | 41-6 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 102-116 | 1753.19 | 1609.89 | 63.03% | 36.97% | -13.87 | 41-7 |
| 1972-01-25 | Phoenix Suns | W 129-119 | 1739.32 | 1623.76 | 72.24% | 27.76% | +5.17 | 42-7 |
| 1972-01-28 | Houston Rockets | W 118-105 | 1744.49 | 1458.72 | 87.40% | 12.60% | +2.67 | 43-7 |
| 1972-01-30 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 153-131 | 1747.16 | 1286.28 | 95.00% | 5.00% | +1.38 | 44-7 |
| 1972-02-04 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 118-105 | 1748.54 | 1773.33 | 53.71% | 46.29% | +9.81 | 45-7 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 108-96 | 1758.35 | 1570.24 | 74.70% | 25.30% | +5.15 | 46-7 |
| 1972-02-06 | Baltimore Bullets | W 151-127 | 1763.50 | 1489.88 | 86.61% | 13.39% | +3.86 | 47-7 |
| 1972-02-08 | @ New York Knicks | W 107-102 | 1767.36 | 1585.35 | 68.06% | 31.94% | +4.20 | 48-7 |
| 1972-02-09 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 117-113 | 1771.56 | 1426.91 | 84.46% | 15.54% | +1.83 | 49-7 |
| 1972-02-11 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-121 | 1773.39 | 1635.50 | 62.30% | 37.70% | -13.21 | 49-8 |
| 1972-02-13 | Baltimore Bullets | W 121-110 | 1760.18 | 1460.91 | 84.85% | 15.15% | +2.96 | 50-8 |
| 1972-02-15 | Cincinnati Royals | W 125-118 | 1763.14 | 1346.03 | 93.66% | 6.34% | +0.98 | 51-8 |
| 1972-02-16 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 109-110 | 1764.12 | 1625.20 | 62.44% | 37.56% | -3.67 | 51-9 |
| 1972-02-18 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 125-114 | 1760.45 | 1286.30 | 95.35% | 4.65% | +0.91 | 52-9 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-94 | 1761.36 | 1285.39 | 92.05% | 7.95% | +2.14 | 53-9 |
| 1972-02-20 | Boston Celtics | W 132-113 | 1763.50 | 1625.66 | 74.74% | 25.26% | +6.48 | 54-9 |
| 1972-02-22 | Detroit Pistons | L 134-135 | 1769.98 | 1360.01 | 93.41% | 6.59% | -3.89 | 54-10 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ Houston Rockets | L 110-115 | 1766.09 | 1480.37 | 83.82% | 16.18% | -11.02 | 54-11 |
| 1972-02-25 | Cincinnati Royals | W 109-88 | 1755.07 | 1358.18 | 92.93% | 7.07% | +1.91 | 55-11 |
| 1972-02-27 | Chicago Bulls | W 123-118 | 1756.98 | 1667.54 | 69.13% | 30.87% | +2.87 | 56-11 |
| 1972-02-29 | @ New York Knicks | W 114-111 | 1759.85 | 1599.70 | 65.26% | 34.74% | +3.53 | 57-11 |
| 1972-03-01 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-108 | 1763.38 | 1760.83 | 50.37% | 49.63% | +2.92 | 58-11 |
| 1972-03-03 | Atlanta Hawks | W 114-104 | 1766.30 | 1420.24 | 90.75% | 9.25% | +1.72 | 59-11 |
| 1972-03-05 | Baltimore Bullets | L 94-108 | 1768.02 | 1503.73 | 85.97% | 14.03% | -18.91 | 59-12 |
| 1972-03-07 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-97 | 1749.11 | 1420.48 | 89.87% | 10.13% | +2.45 | 60-12 |
| 1972-03-10 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 132-98 | 1751.56 | 1267.52 | 95.60% | 4.40% | +1.51 | 61-12 |
| 1972-03-12 | Buffalo Braves | W 141-102 | 1753.07 | 1244.41 | 96.16% | 3.84% | +1.42 | 62-12 |
| 1972-03-14 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 129-116 | 1754.49 | 1331.81 | 89.49% | 10.51% | +2.22 | 63-12 |
| 1972-03-15 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 121-116 | 1756.71 | 1402.38 | 85.17% | 14.83% | +1.95 | 64-12 |
| 1972-03-17 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 123-107 | 1758.66 | 1750.89 | 58.33% | 41.67% | +9.80 | 65-12 |
| 1972-03-19 | Golden State Warriors | W 162-99 | 1768.46 | 1611.11 | 76.80% | 23.20% | +10.83 | 66-12 |
| 1972-03-21 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 109-104 | 1779.29 | 1660.73 | 59.66% | 40.34% | +5.31 | 67-12 |
| 1972-03-22 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 120-124 | 1784.60 | 1258.66 | 93.91% | 6.09% | -11.05 | 67-13 |
| 1972-03-24 | Phoenix Suns | W 112-110 | 1773.55 | 1609.94 | 77.44% | 22.56% | +1.88 | 68-13 |
| 1972-03-26 | Seattle Supersonics | W 124-98 | 1775.43 | 1507.19 | 86.24% | 13.76% | +4.12 | 69-13 |
| 1971-10-14 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 110-97 | 1687.71 | 1544.44 | 63.03% | 36.97% | +7.84 | 1-0 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 98-91 | 1695.55 | 1515.84 | 67.77% | 32.23% | +5.01 | 2-0 |
| 1971-10-17 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 127-94 | 1700.56 | 1373.49 | 83.08% | 16.92% | +5.72 | 3-0 |
| 1971-10-19 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 116-82 | 1706.28 | 1319.25 | 92.55% | 7.45% | +2.55 | 4-0 |
| 1971-10-22 | Buffalo Braves | W 124-105 | 1708.83 | 1318.60 | 92.67% | 7.33% | +1.88 | 5-0 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-88 | 1710.71 | 1563.77 | 63.52% | 36.48% | +10.06 | 6-0 |
| 1971-10-26 | Baltimore Bullets | W 120-90 | 1720.77 | 1493.60 | 83.19% | 16.81% | +5.42 | 7-0 |
| 1971-10-29 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-125 | 1726.19 | 1547.85 | 67.59% | 32.41% | -13.19 | 7-1 |
| 1971-10-31 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-102 | 1713.00 | 1309.34 | 88.41% | 11.59% | +2.73 | 8-1 |
| 1971-11-05 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 104-102 | 1715.73 | 1594.07 | 60.08% | 39.92% | +3.32 | 9-1 |
| 1971-11-06 | Detroit Pistons | W 106-78 | 1719.05 | 1496.75 | 82.79% | 17.21% | +5.35 | 10-1 |
| 1971-11-09 | Phoenix Suns | W 118-113 | 1724.40 | 1529.69 | 80.41% | 19.59% | +2.58 | 11-1 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 116-110 | 1726.98 | 1452.90 | 78.35% | 21.65% | +3.12 | 12-1 |
| 1971-11-12 | Houston Rockets | W 111-102 | 1730.10 | 1411.07 | 89.36% | 10.64% | +1.87 | 13-1 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 127-106 | 1731.97 | 1351.73 | 86.96% | 13.04% | +3.52 | 14-1 |
| 1971-11-14 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-114 | 1735.49 | 1537.52 | 75.76% | 24.24% | +4.72 | 15-1 |
| 1971-11-16 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 125-105 | 1740.21 | 1325.38 | 89.06% | 10.94% | +2.88 | 16-1 |
| 1971-11-19 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 108-107 | 1743.09 | 1538.14 | 70.86% | 29.14% | +1.71 | 17-1 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 100-107 | 1744.80 | 1557.06 | 74.66% | 25.34% | -11.61 | 17-2 |
| 1971-11-21 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-112 | 1733.19 | 1654.40 | 54.04% | 45.96% | -8.41 | 17-3 |
| 1971-11-23 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 112-104 | 1724.78 | 1477.01 | 75.67% | 24.33% | +4.05 | 18-3 |
| 1971-11-24 | Atlanta Hawks | W 141-107 | 1728.83 | 1446.87 | 87.15% | 12.85% | +4.40 | 19-3 |
| 1971-11-26 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-105 | 1733.23 | 1317.38 | 93.62% | 6.38% | +1.46 | 20-3 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 114-81 | 1734.69 | 1448.26 | 79.53% | 20.47% | +6.91 | 21-3 |
| 1971-11-30 | Golden State Warriors | L 103-106 | 1741.60 | 1543.47 | 80.72% | 19.28% | -8.22 | 21-4 |
| 1971-12-03 | Cincinnati Royals | W 120-82 | 1733.38 | 1450.47 | 87.21% | 12.79% | +4.63 | 22-4 |
| 1971-12-04 | Chicago Bulls | W 108-105 | 1738.01 | 1636.44 | 70.60% | 29.40% | +3.00 | 23-4 |
| 1971-12-07 | Seattle Supersonics | W 116-83 | 1741.01 | 1553.47 | 79.75% | 20.25% | +6.84 | 24-4 |
| 1971-12-10 | Boston Celtics | W 120-104 | 1747.85 | 1565.01 | 79.31% | 20.69% | +4.86 | 25-4 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 107-101 | 1752.71 | 1466.76 | 79.49% | 20.51% | +2.96 | 26-4 |
| 1971-12-14 | Houston Rockets | W 106-98 | 1755.67 | 1431.06 | 89.66% | 10.34% | +1.72 | 27-4 |
| 1971-12-15 | Buffalo Braves | W 122-108 | 1757.39 | 1357.16 | 90.92% | 9.08% | +1.99 | 28-4 |
| 1971-12-17 | Seattle Supersonics | W 120-113 | 1759.38 | 1550.04 | 81.70% | 18.30% | +2.85 | 29-4 |
| 1971-12-19 | Baltimore Bullets | W 111-96 | 1762.23 | 1447.95 | 89.10% | 10.90% | +2.48 | 30-4 |
| 1971-12-22 | @ Boston Celtics | L 98-104 | 1764.71 | 1586.62 | 73.60% | 26.40% | -10.60 | 30-5 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 118-120 | 1754.11 | 1405.98 | 84.72% | 15.28% | -4.98 | 30-6 |
| 1971-12-26 | Atlanta Hawks | W 114-92 | 1749.13 | 1441.08 | 88.74% | 11.26% | +3.11 | 31-6 |
| 1971-12-28 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-116 | 1752.24 | 1642.55 | 58.42% | 41.58% | -11.40 | 31-7 |
| 1971-12-29 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 123-84 | 1740.84 | 1288.02 | 94.77% | 5.23% | +1.92 | 32-7 |
| 1972-01-03 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-101 | 1742.76 | 1609.20 | 61.71% | 38.29% | -5.13 | 32-8 |
| 1972-01-04 | New York Knicks | W 121-100 | 1737.63 | 1614.33 | 73.13% | 26.87% | +7.24 | 33-8 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 115-106 | 1744.87 | 1365.35 | 86.91% | 13.09% | +2.31 | 34-8 |
| 1972-01-08 | Detroit Pistons | W 136-119 | 1747.18 | 1397.33 | 90.93% | 9.07% | +2.20 | 35-8 |
| 1972-01-09 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 120-104 | 1749.38 | 1769.28 | 54.41% | 45.59% | +10.72 | 36-8 |
| 1972-01-11 | Phoenix Suns | L 114-115 | 1760.10 | 1596.29 | 77.46% | 22.54% | -4.55 | 36-9 |
| 1972-01-12 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-104 | 1755.55 | 1432.51 | 82.75% | 17.25% | -6.88 | 36-10 |
| 1972-01-14 | Chicago Bulls | W 104-77 | 1748.67 | 1658.84 | 69.18% | 30.82% | +9.41 | 37-10 |
| 1972-01-16 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 126-97 | 1758.08 | 1310.29 | 94.63% | 5.37% | +1.70 | 38-10 |
| 1972-01-21 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-91 | 1759.78 | 1283.14 | 95.41% | 4.59% | +1.46 | 39-10 |
| 1972-01-23 | Atlanta Hawks | L 113-118 | 1761.24 | 1420.34 | 90.50% | 9.50% | -11.90 | 39-11 |
| 1972-01-25 | Seattle Supersonics | W 123-91 | 1749.34 | 1537.35 | 81.93% | 18.07% | +6.01 | 40-11 |
| 1972-01-26 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 120-94 | 1755.35 | 1385.63 | 86.26% | 13.74% | +4.12 | 41-11 |
| 1972-01-28 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 127-118 | 1759.47 | 1461.11 | 80.63% | 19.37% | +3.41 | 42-11 |
| 1972-01-30 | Baltimore Bullets | W 116-112 | 1762.88 | 1501.57 | 81.82% | 18.18% | +2.14 | 43-11 |
| 1972-02-01 | Golden State Warriors | W 108-97 | 1765.02 | 1573.96 | 75.02% | 24.98% | +4.87 | 44-11 |
| 1972-02-02 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 106-103 | 1769.89 | 1602.03 | 66.26% | 33.74% | +3.44 | 45-11 |
| 1972-02-04 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-118 | 1773.33 | 1748.54 | 46.29% | 53.71% | -9.81 | 45-12 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ Houston Rockets | W 119-112 | 1763.52 | 1470.13 | 80.18% | 19.82% | +3.08 | 46-12 |
| 1972-02-08 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 126-108 | 1766.60 | 1276.66 | 92.61% | 7.39% | +1.84 | 47-12 |
| 1972-02-09 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 126-121 | 1768.44 | 1252.77 | 93.57% | 6.43% | +0.85 | 48-12 |
| 1972-02-11 | New York Knicks | L 107-113 | 1769.29 | 1589.62 | 79.01% | 20.99% | -11.38 | 48-13 |
| 1972-02-12 | Golden State Warriors | W 123-100 | 1757.91 | 1575.23 | 79.30% | 20.70% | +5.84 | 49-13 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Boston Celtics | W 117-109 | 1763.75 | 1648.71 | 59.16% | 40.84% | +6.79 | 50-13 |
| 1972-02-17 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 111-97 | 1770.54 | 1345.05 | 89.64% | 10.36% | +2.28 | 51-13 |
| 1972-02-18 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 126-132 | 1772.82 | 1416.01 | 91.26% | 8.74% | -13.15 | 51-14 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 97-104 | 1759.67 | 1647.43 | 58.78% | 41.22% | -9.14 | 51-15 |
| 1972-02-20 | Chicago Bulls | W 103-100 | 1750.53 | 1656.57 | 69.68% | 30.32% | +3.09 | 52-15 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 113-105 | 1753.62 | 1485.57 | 77.76% | 22.24% | +3.69 | 53-15 |
| 1972-02-26 | Phoenix Suns | W 119-117 | 1757.31 | 1620.91 | 68.68% | 31.32% | +1.85 | 54-15 |
| 1972-02-29 | Detroit Pistons | W 131-113 | 1759.16 | 1352.93 | 93.28% | 6.72% | +1.67 | 55-15 |
| 1972-03-01 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-109 | 1760.83 | 1763.38 | 49.63% | 50.37% | -2.91 | 55-16 |
| 1972-03-03 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 94-81 | 1757.92 | 1419.98 | 83.94% | 16.06% | +3.40 | 56-16 |
| 1972-03-06 | Boston Celtics | W 132-127 | 1761.32 | 1621.19 | 74.99% | 25.01% | +2.33 | 57-16 |
| 1972-03-07 | @ New York Knicks | L 101-110 | 1763.65 | 1578.10 | 68.50% | 31.50% | -12.09 | 57-17 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 109-99 | 1751.56 | 1553.82 | 69.99% | 30.01% | +5.58 | 58-17 |
| 1972-03-14 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-98 | 1757.14 | 1250.53 | 93.24% | 6.76% | +1.32 | 59-17 |
| 1972-03-15 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 106-110 | 1758.46 | 1604.91 | 64.39% | 35.61% | -7.57 | 59-18 |
| 1972-03-17 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-123 | 1750.89 | 1758.66 | 41.67% | 58.33% | -9.80 | 59-19 |
| 1972-03-18 | @ Houston Rockets | W 120-116 | 1741.09 | 1476.62 | 77.40% | 22.60% | +1.87 | 60-19 |
| 1972-03-21 | Houston Rockets | W 111-94 | 1742.96 | 1474.74 | 86.24% | 13.76% | +3.34 | 61-19 |
| 1972-03-24 | New York Knicks | W 131-88 | 1746.30 | 1551.47 | 80.42% | 19.58% | +7.55 | 62-19 |
| 1972-03-25 | Cincinnati Royals | W 119-95 | 1753.85 | 1416.01 | 90.35% | 9.65% | +2.78 | 63-19 |
| 1971-10-12 | Detroit Pistons | L 84-91 | 1571.55 | 1484.86 | 68.79% | 31.21% | -10.71 | 0-1 |
| 1971-10-16 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-119 | 1560.84 | 1568.15 | 56.20% | 43.80% | -12.79 | 0-2 |
| 1971-10-17 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 121-120 | 1548.05 | 1320.36 | 73.48% | 26.52% | +1.10 | 1-2 |
| 1971-10-19 | Golden State Warriors | W 93-84 | 1549.15 | 1493.66 | 64.81% | 35.19% | +6.21 | 2-2 |
| 1971-10-22 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 110-87 | 1555.36 | 1520.95 | 47.67% | 52.33% | +14.75 | 3-2 |
| 1971-10-23 | Atlanta Hawks | L 89-95 | 1570.11 | 1464.22 | 71.12% | 28.88% | -10.24 | 3-3 |
| 1971-10-26 | Boston Celtics | W 106-101 | 1559.87 | 1546.97 | 59.04% | 40.96% | +5.39 | 4-3 |
| 1971-10-27 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 96-110 | 1565.26 | 1465.48 | 57.03% | 42.97% | -12.55 | 4-4 |
| 1971-10-28 | Houston Rockets | W 112-94 | 1552.71 | 1456.10 | 70.00% | 30.00% | +7.48 | 5-4 |
| 1971-10-30 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-108 | 1560.19 | 1560.04 | 57.25% | 42.75% | -8.91 | 5-5 |
| 1971-11-03 | @ Houston Rockets | W 117-98 | 1551.28 | 1454.60 | 56.59% | 43.41% | +11.13 | 6-5 |
| 1971-11-05 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 97-101 | 1562.41 | 1535.13 | 46.65% | 53.35% | -5.49 | 6-6 |
| 1971-11-07 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-103 | 1556.92 | 1597.45 | 37.18% | 62.82% | -5.78 | 6-7 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 85-99 | 1551.14 | 1454.65 | 56.56% | 43.44% | -12.44 | 6-8 |
| 1971-11-11 | Golden State Warriors | L 103-112 | 1538.70 | 1544.59 | 56.40% | 43.60% | -9.95 | 6-9 |
| 1971-11-13 | Detroit Pistons | W 127-105 | 1528.75 | 1489.00 | 62.72% | 37.28% | +10.28 | 7-9 |
| 1971-11-16 | Phoenix Suns | W 112-111 | 1539.03 | 1539.98 | 57.10% | 42.90% | +2.52 | 8-9 |
| 1971-11-20 | Baltimore Bullets | W 125-114 | 1541.55 | 1506.17 | 62.13% | 37.87% | +7.39 | 9-9 |
| 1971-11-23 | Cincinnati Royals | W 125-110 | 1548.94 | 1467.93 | 68.09% | 31.91% | +7.27 | 10-9 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 114-94 | 1556.21 | 1492.88 | 51.83% | 48.17% | +12.66 | 11-9 |
| 1971-11-26 | @ Boston Celtics | W 104-89 | 1568.87 | 1567.21 | 43.00% | 57.00% | +12.98 | 12-9 |
| 1971-11-27 | Chicago Bulls | W 100-99 | 1581.85 | 1621.51 | 51.58% | 48.42% | +2.85 | 13-9 |
| 1971-11-30 | Seattle Supersonics | L 109-110 | 1584.70 | 1537.86 | 63.67% | 36.33% | -3.74 | 13-10 |
| 1971-12-03 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-122 | 1580.96 | 1625.46 | 36.64% | 63.36% | -10.99 | 13-11 |
| 1971-12-04 | Buffalo Braves | W 130-90 | 1569.97 | 1339.58 | 83.45% | 16.55% | +6.16 | 14-11 |
| 1971-12-07 | Boston Celtics | L 97-105 | 1576.13 | 1550.59 | 60.79% | 39.21% | -10.11 | 14-12 |
| 1971-12-11 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 134-102 | 1566.02 | 1311.32 | 85.29% | 14.71% | +4.89 | 15-12 |
| 1971-12-12 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-92 | 1570.91 | 1327.54 | 75.20% | 24.80% | +4.84 | 16-12 |
| 1971-12-14 | Phoenix Suns | L 100-110 | 1575.75 | 1578.67 | 56.82% | 43.18% | -10.57 | 16-13 |
| 1971-12-17 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 115-95 | 1565.18 | 1355.17 | 71.45% | 28.55% | +7.51 | 17-13 |
| 1971-12-18 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-84 | 1572.69 | 1326.84 | 84.64% | 15.36% | +4.04 | 18-13 |
| 1971-12-21 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 113-87 | 1576.73 | 1509.94 | 59.49% | 40.51% | +12.14 | 19-13 |
| 1971-12-22 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 120-104 | 1588.87 | 1552.03 | 48.02% | 51.98% | +12.23 | 20-13 |
| 1971-12-23 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-117 | 1601.10 | 1302.02 | 80.69% | 19.31% | +1.96 | 21-13 |
| 1971-12-25 | Golden State Warriors | W 114-89 | 1603.06 | 1497.80 | 71.04% | 28.96% | +8.52 | 22-13 |
| 1971-12-28 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 119-100 | 1611.58 | 1410.96 | 70.34% | 29.66% | +7.60 | 23-13 |
| 1971-12-30 | Baltimore Bullets | L 102-110 | 1619.18 | 1451.30 | 77.86% | 22.14% | -12.95 | 23-14 |
| 1972-01-01 | Cincinnati Royals | W 104-94 | 1606.23 | 1368.31 | 84.04% | 15.96% | +2.97 | 24-14 |
| 1972-01-03 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-99 | 1609.20 | 1742.76 | 38.29% | 61.71% | +5.13 | 25-14 |
| 1972-01-04 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-121 | 1614.33 | 1737.63 | 26.87% | 73.13% | -7.24 | 25-15 |
| 1972-01-07 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 113-117 | 1607.09 | 1444.99 | 65.51% | 34.49% | -7.71 | 25-16 |
| 1972-01-08 | Chicago Bulls | L 108-113 | 1599.38 | 1644.20 | 50.84% | 49.16% | -6.68 | 25-17 |
| 1972-01-11 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 91-116 | 1592.70 | 1651.81 | 34.71% | 65.29% | -10.20 | 25-18 |
| 1972-01-14 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 111-115 | 1582.50 | 1532.90 | 57.09% | 42.91% | -6.72 | 25-19 |
| 1972-01-16 | @ Houston Rockets | W 109-108 | 1575.78 | 1451.36 | 60.46% | 39.54% | +2.33 | 26-19 |
| 1972-01-20 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 109-130 | 1578.11 | 1587.14 | 41.50% | 58.50% | -11.19 | 26-20 |
| 1972-01-21 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 104-101 | 1566.92 | 1761.38 | 19.61% | 80.39% | +8.19 | 27-20 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 101-99 | 1575.11 | 1541.72 | 47.52% | 52.48% | +4.37 | 28-20 |
| 1972-01-25 | Boston Celtics | W 109-106 | 1579.48 | 1604.43 | 53.69% | 46.31% | +4.71 | 29-20 |
| 1972-01-28 | @ Boston Celtics | L 116-122 | 1584.19 | 1589.15 | 42.07% | 57.93% | -4.28 | 29-21 |
| 1972-01-29 | Seattle Supersonics | W 110-106 | 1579.91 | 1544.95 | 62.07% | 37.93% | +4.46 | 30-21 |
| 1972-02-01 | Detroit Pistons | W 115-106 | 1584.37 | 1364.88 | 82.56% | 17.44% | +3.07 | 31-21 |
| 1972-02-02 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 105-116 | 1587.44 | 1353.76 | 74.15% | 25.85% | -14.46 | 31-22 |
| 1972-02-04 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 103-84 | 1572.98 | 1272.02 | 80.86% | 19.14% | +4.91 | 32-22 |
| 1972-02-05 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-104 | 1577.89 | 1447.69 | 73.90% | 26.10% | +4.34 | 33-22 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-107 | 1582.23 | 1443.35 | 62.43% | 37.57% | +3.12 | 34-22 |
| 1972-02-08 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-107 | 1585.35 | 1767.36 | 31.94% | 68.06% | -4.20 | 34-23 |
| 1972-02-09 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 126-102 | 1581.15 | 1378.39 | 70.60% | 29.40% | +8.47 | 35-23 |
| 1972-02-11 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 113-107 | 1589.62 | 1769.29 | 20.99% | 79.01% | +11.38 | 36-23 |
| 1972-02-12 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-91 | 1601.00 | 1251.92 | 90.89% | 9.11% | +2.08 | 37-23 |
| 1972-02-16 | Houston Rockets | W 110-100 | 1603.08 | 1479.55 | 73.15% | 26.85% | +4.99 | 38-23 |
| 1972-02-17 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 102-99 | 1608.07 | 1645.43 | 37.60% | 62.40% | +4.49 | 39-23 |
| 1972-02-19 | Buffalo Braves | W 100-95 | 1612.56 | 1258.44 | 91.13% | 8.87% | +1.17 | 40-23 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-111 | 1613.73 | 1244.69 | 86.21% | 13.79% | -7.17 | 40-24 |
| 1972-02-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 122-105 | 1606.56 | 1281.75 | 89.67% | 10.33% | +2.50 | 41-24 |
| 1972-02-26 | Baltimore Bullets | L 97-104 | 1609.06 | 1481.87 | 73.57% | 26.43% | -11.44 | 41-25 |
| 1972-02-27 | Baltimore Bullets | W 97-95 | 1597.62 | 1493.32 | 64.58% | 35.42% | +2.08 | 42-25 |
| 1972-02-29 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-114 | 1599.70 | 1759.85 | 34.74% | 65.26% | -3.54 | 42-26 |
| 1972-03-03 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 97-105 | 1596.16 | 1242.88 | 85.10% | 14.90% | -14.15 | 42-27 |
| 1972-03-04 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 118-115 | 1582.01 | 1416.57 | 77.62% | 22.38% | +1.61 | 43-27 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 98-100 | 1583.62 | 1414.96 | 66.36% | 33.64% | -5.52 | 43-28 |
| 1972-03-07 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-101 | 1578.10 | 1763.65 | 31.50% | 68.50% | +12.09 | 44-28 |
| 1972-03-11 | Phoenix Suns | L 106-110 | 1590.19 | 1598.32 | 56.08% | 43.92% | -6.60 | 44-29 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-112 | 1583.59 | 1618.86 | 37.88% | 62.12% | -3.86 | 44-30 |
| 1972-03-14 | Atlanta Hawks | W 115-107 | 1579.73 | 1429.51 | 76.06% | 23.94% | +3.98 | 45-30 |
| 1972-03-16 | @ Houston Rockets | W 103-102 | 1583.71 | 1479.11 | 57.71% | 42.29% | +2.49 | 46-30 |
| 1972-03-17 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 106-111 | 1586.20 | 1612.48 | 39.11% | 60.89% | -5.14 | 46-31 |
| 1972-03-18 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 86-133 | 1581.06 | 1258.13 | 82.74% | 17.26% | -33.36 | 46-32 |
| 1972-03-22 | Buffalo Braves | W 123-99 | 1547.70 | 1269.13 | 86.93% | 13.07% | +3.77 | 47-32 |
| 1972-03-24 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 88-131 | 1551.47 | 1746.30 | 19.58% | 80.42% | -7.55 | 47-33 |
| 1972-03-25 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-83 | 1543.92 | 1264.74 | 86.97% | 13.03% | +2.97 | 48-33 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 106-120 | 1546.89 | 1475.29 | 53.02% | 46.98% | -11.67 | 48-34 |
| 1971-10-12 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 114-100 | 1529.88 | 1570.31 | 37.19% | 62.81% | +13.82 | 1-0 |
| 1971-10-14 | @ Houston Rockets | W 105-94 | 1543.70 | 1516.19 | 46.68% | 53.32% | +10.40 | 2-0 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 104-102 | 1554.10 | 1487.60 | 52.28% | 47.72% | +3.96 | 3-0 |
| 1971-10-20 | Seattle Supersonics | W 100-93 | 1558.06 | 1513.84 | 63.32% | 36.68% | +5.71 | 4-0 |
| 1971-10-23 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 88-110 | 1563.77 | 1710.71 | 36.48% | 63.52% | -10.06 | 4-1 |
| 1971-10-24 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 111-93 | 1553.71 | 1321.20 | 74.02% | 25.98% | +6.48 | 5-1 |
| 1971-10-27 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-106 | 1560.19 | 1314.72 | 84.61% | 15.39% | +3.39 | 6-1 |
| 1971-10-29 | Phoenix Suns | L 135-137 | 1563.58 | 1543.39 | 60.05% | 39.95% | -3.54 | 6-2 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ New York Knicks | W 108-101 | 1560.04 | 1560.19 | 42.75% | 57.25% | +8.91 | 7-2 |
| 1971-11-03 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 100-124 | 1568.95 | 1430.76 | 62.34% | 37.66% | -17.96 | 7-3 |
| 1971-11-06 | Atlanta Hawks | W 101-96 | 1550.99 | 1456.89 | 69.70% | 30.30% | +3.99 | 8-3 |
| 1971-11-10 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-143 | 1554.98 | 1614.21 | 48.76% | 51.24% | -18.14 | 8-4 |
| 1971-11-12 | Detroit Pistons | W 115-101 | 1536.84 | 1497.21 | 62.70% | 37.30% | +8.21 | 9-4 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 105-111 | 1545.05 | 1478.65 | 52.27% | 47.73% | -7.53 | 9-5 |
| 1971-11-14 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 114-125 | 1537.52 | 1735.49 | 24.24% | 75.76% | -4.73 | 9-6 |
| 1971-11-17 | Houston Rockets | L 112-118 | 1532.79 | 1401.85 | 73.98% | 26.02% | -10.65 | 9-7 |
| 1971-11-19 | Chicago Bulls | L 104-148 | 1522.14 | 1576.95 | 49.40% | 50.60% | -19.27 | 9-8 |
| 1971-11-21 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 117-127 | 1502.87 | 1539.80 | 37.66% | 62.34% | -7.00 | 9-9 |
| 1971-11-23 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-128 | 1495.87 | 1515.47 | 40.03% | 59.97% | -10.79 | 9-10 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ Houston Rockets | L 108-109 | 1485.08 | 1428.33 | 50.88% | 49.12% | -2.99 | 9-11 |
| 1971-11-25 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 112-111 | 1482.09 | 1550.38 | 40.30% | 59.70% | +3.51 | 10-11 |
| 1971-11-27 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 116-93 | 1485.60 | 1315.92 | 78.04% | 21.96% | +6.19 | 11-11 |
| 1971-11-28 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 120-124 | 1491.79 | 1325.17 | 66.10% | 33.90% | -7.77 | 11-12 |
| 1971-12-01 | Seattle Supersonics | W 102-98 | 1484.02 | 1541.60 | 49.00% | 51.00% | +6.00 | 12-12 |
| 1971-12-03 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-131 | 1490.02 | 1693.56 | 29.31% | 70.69% | -6.68 | 12-13 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-126 | 1483.34 | 1424.80 | 51.14% | 48.86% | -12.40 | 12-14 |
| 1971-12-08 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 115-109 | 1470.94 | 1425.46 | 49.26% | 50.74% | +7.31 | 13-14 |
| 1971-12-10 | Cincinnati Royals | L 106-113 | 1478.25 | 1418.15 | 65.42% | 34.58% | -7.19 | 13-15 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 118-111 | 1471.06 | 1439.50 | 47.26% | 52.74% | +8.20 | 14-15 |
| 1971-12-14 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 110-117 | 1479.26 | 1347.60 | 61.46% | 38.54% | -9.56 | 14-16 |
| 1971-12-16 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 93-113 | 1469.70 | 1491.40 | 46.88% | 53.12% | -12.33 | 14-17 |
| 1971-12-17 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 126-127 | 1457.37 | 1303.86 | 64.39% | 35.61% | -3.78 | 14-18 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 132-154 | 1453.59 | 1735.73 | 12.84% | 87.16% | -3.54 | 14-19 |
| 1971-12-21 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 119-124 | 1450.05 | 1588.23 | 25.22% | 74.78% | -3.32 | 14-20 |
| 1971-12-25 | Baltimore Bullets | L 114-117 | 1446.73 | 1442.43 | 57.84% | 42.16% | -5.89 | 14-21 |
| 1971-12-27 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 121-112 | 1440.84 | 1330.93 | 58.45% | 41.55% | +7.33 | 15-21 |
| 1971-12-28 | Boston Celtics | L 116-120 | 1448.17 | 1603.35 | 35.39% | 64.61% | -4.16 | 15-22 |
| 1971-12-29 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-103 | 1444.01 | 1331.01 | 65.71% | 34.29% | -3.87 | 15-23 |
| 1971-12-31 | @ Boston Celtics | L 119-131 | 1440.14 | 1607.51 | 22.19% | 77.81% | -4.52 | 15-24 |
| 1972-01-02 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 148-119 | 1435.62 | 1334.87 | 57.17% | 42.83% | +13.57 | 16-24 |
| 1972-01-04 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 131-127 | 1449.19 | 1402.44 | 49.44% | 50.56% | +5.94 | 17-24 |
| 1972-01-05 | Chicago Bulls | L 107-139 | 1455.13 | 1648.85 | 30.50% | 69.50% | -10.14 | 17-25 |
| 1972-01-07 | New York Knicks | W 117-113 | 1444.99 | 1607.09 | 34.49% | 65.51% | +7.70 | 18-25 |
| 1972-01-08 | Phoenix Suns | W 130-119 | 1452.69 | 1618.59 | 33.99% | 66.01% | +12.88 | 19-25 |
| 1972-01-12 | Buffalo Braves | L 109-111 | 1465.57 | 1296.79 | 77.95% | 22.05% | -6.49 | 19-26 |
| 1972-01-14 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-135 | 1459.08 | 1757.11 | 19.40% | 80.60% | -4.26 | 19-27 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 131-121 | 1454.82 | 1390.98 | 51.90% | 48.10% | +8.94 | 20-27 |
| 1972-01-16 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 116-124 | 1463.76 | 1415.37 | 49.68% | 50.32% | -8.26 | 20-28 |
| 1972-01-21 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 136-122 | 1455.50 | 1308.59 | 69.97% | 30.03% | +6.60 | 21-28 |
| 1972-01-22 | Golden State Warriors | L 106-113 | 1462.10 | 1550.81 | 44.54% | 55.46% | -6.92 | 21-29 |
| 1972-01-26 | Cincinnati Royals | W 113-102 | 1455.18 | 1361.99 | 69.59% | 30.41% | +5.93 | 22-29 |
| 1972-01-28 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 118-127 | 1461.11 | 1759.47 | 19.37% | 80.63% | -3.42 | 22-30 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-130 | 1457.69 | 1598.99 | 24.88% | 75.12% | -5.85 | 22-31 |
| 1972-02-02 | Buffalo Braves | W 119-104 | 1451.84 | 1276.90 | 78.56% | 21.44% | +4.88 | 23-31 |
| 1972-02-04 | Detroit Pistons | L 113-118 | 1456.72 | 1371.23 | 68.64% | 31.36% | -9.03 | 23-32 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ New York Knicks | L 104-112 | 1447.69 | 1577.89 | 26.10% | 73.90% | -4.34 | 23-33 |
| 1972-02-06 | New York Knicks | L 107-109 | 1443.35 | 1582.23 | 37.57% | 62.43% | -3.12 | 23-34 |
| 1972-02-08 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 108-120 | 1440.23 | 1608.16 | 22.13% | 77.87% | -4.51 | 23-35 |
| 1972-02-10 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 112-121 | 1435.72 | 1569.65 | 31.63% | 68.37% | -5.58 | 23-36 |
| 1972-02-11 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-110 | 1430.14 | 1288.74 | 62.78% | 37.22% | -7.38 | 23-37 |
| 1972-02-14 | Houston Rockets | L 116-130 | 1422.76 | 1479.54 | 49.11% | 50.89% | -10.80 | 23-38 |
| 1972-02-16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 126-116 | 1411.96 | 1240.73 | 78.19% | 21.81% | +4.05 | 24-38 |
| 1972-02-18 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 132-126 | 1416.01 | 1772.82 | 8.74% | 91.26% | +13.14 | 25-38 |
| 1972-02-19 | Baltimore Bullets | L 105-121 | 1429.15 | 1476.09 | 50.53% | 49.47% | -11.88 | 25-39 |
| 1972-02-21 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 101-102 | 1417.27 | 1487.97 | 33.22% | 66.78% | -1.95 | 25-40 |
| 1972-02-22 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 88-119 | 1415.32 | 1653.48 | 15.94% | 84.06% | -5.22 | 25-41 |
| 1972-02-25 | Atlanta Hawks | W 114-110 | 1410.10 | 1417.29 | 48.96% | 51.04% | +6.00 | 26-41 |
| 1972-03-01 | Buffalo Braves | W 108-99 | 1416.10 | 1246.76 | 78.01% | 21.99% | +3.88 | 27-41 |
| 1972-03-03 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 81-94 | 1419.98 | 1757.92 | 16.06% | 83.94% | -3.41 | 27-42 |
| 1972-03-04 | @ New York Knicks | L 115-118 | 1416.57 | 1582.01 | 22.38% | 77.62% | -1.61 | 27-43 |
| 1972-03-05 | New York Knicks | W 100-98 | 1414.96 | 1583.62 | 33.64% | 66.36% | +5.52 | 28-43 |
| 1972-03-07 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-114 | 1420.48 | 1749.11 | 10.13% | 89.87% | -2.46 | 28-44 |
| 1972-03-09 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 128-123 | 1418.02 | 1563.76 | 24.41% | 75.59% | +9.94 | 29-44 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ Houston Rockets | L 112-121 | 1427.96 | 1472.65 | 36.62% | 63.38% | -6.46 | 29-45 |
| 1972-03-14 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 105-108 | 1421.50 | 1243.00 | 67.62% | 32.38% | -6.88 | 29-46 |
| 1972-03-15 | Boston Celtics | L 115-120 | 1414.62 | 1631.99 | 27.69% | 72.31% | -3.64 | 29-47 |
| 1972-03-17 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-127 | 1410.98 | 1635.63 | 21.53% | 78.47% | -5.07 | 29-48 |
| 1972-03-19 | Seattle Supersonics | W 115-100 | 1405.91 | 1528.70 | 39.76% | 60.24% | +13.72 | 30-48 |
| 1972-03-21 | Atlanta Hawks | L 111-117 | 1419.63 | 1449.92 | 52.92% | 47.08% | -7.62 | 30-49 |
| 1972-03-22 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-113 | 1412.01 | 1625.58 | 17.93% | 82.07% | -2.79 | 30-50 |
| 1972-03-24 | Chicago Bulls | L 99-116 | 1409.22 | 1655.42 | 24.49% | 75.51% | -5.94 | 30-51 |
| 1972-03-26 | Golden State Warriors | L 115-116 | 1403.28 | 1597.61 | 30.42% | 69.58% | -1.79 | 30-52 |
| 1971-10-14 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-110 | 1544.44 | 1687.71 | 36.97% | 63.03% | -7.84 | 0-1 |
| 1971-10-16 | Houston Rockets | W 128-108 | 1536.60 | 1505.79 | 61.51% | 38.49% | +10.12 | 1-1 |
| 1971-10-22 | Detroit Pistons | L 109-116 | 1546.72 | 1494.40 | 64.40% | 35.60% | -10.02 | 1-2 |
| 1971-10-24 | Chicago Bulls | L 104-105 | 1536.70 | 1586.03 | 50.19% | 49.81% | -2.95 | 1-3 |
| 1971-10-26 | Cincinnati Royals | W 126-99 | 1533.75 | 1449.79 | 68.45% | 31.55% | +9.64 | 2-3 |
| 1971-10-29 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 137-135 | 1543.39 | 1563.58 | 39.95% | 60.05% | +3.53 | 3-3 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 94-101 | 1546.92 | 1492.23 | 50.59% | 49.41% | -7.87 | 3-4 |
| 1971-11-02 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 101-108 | 1539.05 | 1579.56 | 37.18% | 62.82% | -5.78 | 3-5 |
| 1971-11-03 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 100-98 | 1533.27 | 1313.65 | 72.57% | 27.43% | +2.28 | 4-5 |
| 1971-11-05 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-87 | 1535.55 | 1306.62 | 73.62% | 26.38% | +6.94 | 5-5 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 95-110 | 1542.49 | 1448.72 | 56.18% | 43.82% | -12.80 | 5-6 |
| 1971-11-09 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-118 | 1529.69 | 1724.40 | 19.59% | 80.41% | -2.57 | 5-7 |
| 1971-11-12 | Boston Celtics | W 128-119 | 1527.12 | 1587.60 | 48.58% | 51.42% | +9.07 | 6-7 |
| 1971-11-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-105 | 1536.19 | 1314.21 | 82.77% | 17.23% | +3.79 | 7-7 |
| 1971-11-16 | @ New York Knicks | L 111-112 | 1539.98 | 1539.03 | 42.90% | 57.10% | -2.52 | 7-8 |
| 1971-11-17 | @ Boston Celtics | L 121-140 | 1537.46 | 1565.64 | 38.85% | 61.15% | -9.96 | 7-9 |
| 1971-11-18 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 126-128 | 1527.50 | 1465.67 | 51.61% | 48.39% | -4.29 | 7-10 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-115 | 1523.21 | 1446.87 | 53.69% | 46.31% | -7.74 | 7-11 |
| 1971-11-23 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 128-107 | 1515.47 | 1495.87 | 59.97% | 40.03% | +10.79 | 8-11 |
| 1971-11-25 | Detroit Pistons | W 122-103 | 1526.26 | 1472.96 | 64.52% | 35.48% | +9.09 | 9-11 |
| 1971-11-28 | @ Houston Rockets | W 116-110 | 1535.35 | 1431.33 | 57.63% | 42.37% | +6.10 | 10-11 |
| 1971-11-30 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 121-111 | 1541.45 | 1309.73 | 73.93% | 26.07% | +3.43 | 11-11 |
| 1971-12-01 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 139-103 | 1544.88 | 1306.30 | 84.09% | 15.91% | +5.62 | 12-11 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 128-92 | 1550.50 | 1539.05 | 51.65% | 48.35% | +17.06 | 13-11 |
| 1971-12-05 | Golden State Warriors | W 120-87 | 1567.56 | 1521.99 | 63.50% | 36.50% | +12.32 | 14-11 |
| 1971-12-09 | Atlanta Hawks | W 135-115 | 1579.88 | 1443.34 | 74.60% | 25.40% | +6.68 | 15-11 |
| 1971-12-10 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 117-126 | 1586.56 | 1709.77 | 26.88% | 73.12% | -3.35 | 15-12 |
| 1971-12-11 | Houston Rockets | L 110-111 | 1583.21 | 1421.45 | 77.25% | 22.75% | -4.54 | 15-13 |
| 1971-12-14 | @ New York Knicks | W 110-100 | 1578.67 | 1575.75 | 43.18% | 56.82% | +10.56 | 16-13 |
| 1971-12-15 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 127-108 | 1589.23 | 1421.87 | 66.20% | 33.80% | +8.67 | 17-13 |
| 1971-12-17 | Detroit Pistons | W 123-102 | 1597.90 | 1427.46 | 78.12% | 21.88% | +5.89 | 18-13 |
| 1971-12-18 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-132 | 1603.79 | 1723.69 | 40.16% | 59.84% | -12.04 | 18-14 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 127-130 | 1591.75 | 1548.51 | 48.94% | 51.06% | -3.52 | 18-15 |
| 1971-12-21 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 124-119 | 1588.23 | 1450.05 | 74.78% | 25.22% | +3.32 | 19-15 |
| 1971-12-23 | Chicago Bulls | L 108-117 | 1591.55 | 1629.29 | 51.85% | 48.15% | -6.47 | 19-16 |
| 1971-12-25 | Seattle Supersonics | W 116-86 | 1585.08 | 1539.81 | 63.46% | 36.54% | +11.77 | 20-16 |
| 1971-12-29 | @ Houston Rockets | W 124-106 | 1596.85 | 1462.14 | 61.87% | 38.13% | +9.51 | 21-16 |
| 1971-12-30 | Buffalo Braves | W 123-102 | 1606.36 | 1322.09 | 87.30% | 12.70% | +3.42 | 22-16 |
| 1972-01-01 | Boston Celtics | W 114-104 | 1609.78 | 1612.03 | 56.92% | 43.08% | +8.01 | 23-16 |
| 1972-01-02 | Atlanta Hawks | L 111-116 | 1617.79 | 1434.30 | 79.37% | 20.63% | -10.44 | 23-17 |
| 1972-01-04 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 112-108 | 1607.35 | 1656.37 | 36.04% | 63.96% | +7.53 | 24-17 |
| 1972-01-07 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 123-110 | 1614.88 | 1295.38 | 82.46% | 17.54% | +3.71 | 25-17 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 119-130 | 1618.59 | 1452.69 | 66.01% | 33.99% | -12.87 | 25-18 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 103-109 | 1605.72 | 1494.29 | 65.51% | 34.49% | -9.43 | 25-19 |
| 1972-01-11 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-114 | 1596.29 | 1760.10 | 22.54% | 77.46% | +4.55 | 26-19 |
| 1972-01-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-107 | 1600.84 | 1298.22 | 88.43% | 11.57% | +2.15 | 27-19 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 110-118 | 1602.99 | 1544.79 | 51.09% | 48.91% | -8.49 | 27-20 |
| 1972-01-16 | Baltimore Bullets | L 104-107 | 1594.50 | 1479.23 | 72.21% | 27.79% | -7.36 | 27-21 |
| 1972-01-20 | New York Knicks | W 130-109 | 1587.14 | 1578.11 | 58.50% | 41.50% | +11.18 | 28-21 |
| 1972-01-21 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 128-113 | 1598.32 | 1553.29 | 49.20% | 50.80% | +11.57 | 29-21 |
| 1972-01-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 116-102 | 1609.89 | 1753.19 | 36.97% | 63.03% | +13.87 | 30-21 |
| 1972-01-25 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 119-129 | 1623.76 | 1739.32 | 27.76% | 72.24% | -5.16 | 30-22 |
| 1972-01-28 | Chicago Bulls | L 102-116 | 1618.60 | 1663.16 | 50.87% | 49.13% | -11.19 | 30-23 |
| 1972-01-29 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 100-111 | 1607.41 | 1562.97 | 56.36% | 43.64% | -10.99 | 30-24 |
| 1972-01-30 | Atlanta Hawks | W 105-103 | 1596.42 | 1440.20 | 76.69% | 23.31% | +1.93 | 31-24 |
| 1972-02-01 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 129-117 | 1598.35 | 1284.90 | 81.95% | 18.05% | +3.68 | 32-24 |
| 1972-02-02 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 103-106 | 1602.03 | 1769.89 | 33.74% | 66.26% | -3.43 | 32-25 |
| 1972-02-04 | Golden State Warriors | W 113-105 | 1598.60 | 1576.85 | 60.27% | 39.73% | +6.60 | 33-25 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 118-117 | 1605.20 | 1285.31 | 82.49% | 17.51% | +0.73 | 34-25 |
| 1972-02-06 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-94 | 1605.93 | 1284.58 | 89.48% | 10.52% | +2.23 | 35-25 |
| 1972-02-08 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-108 | 1608.16 | 1440.23 | 77.87% | 22.13% | +4.51 | 36-25 |
| 1972-02-10 | Baltimore Bullets | W 131-98 | 1612.67 | 1481.45 | 74.01% | 25.99% | +8.78 | 37-25 |
| 1972-02-12 | Cincinnati Royals | W 117-95 | 1621.45 | 1351.33 | 86.37% | 13.63% | +3.75 | 38-25 |
| 1972-02-16 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-109 | 1625.20 | 1764.12 | 37.56% | 62.44% | +3.68 | 39-25 |
| 1972-02-18 | Boston Celtics | W 126-115 | 1628.88 | 1641.01 | 55.52% | 44.48% | +8.67 | 40-25 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 121-107 | 1637.55 | 1364.81 | 78.22% | 21.78% | +4.79 | 41-25 |
| 1972-02-22 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-114 | 1642.34 | 1619.19 | 46.06% | 53.94% | -8.98 | 41-26 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 118-120 | 1633.36 | 1411.23 | 72.86% | 27.14% | -6.06 | 41-27 |
| 1972-02-25 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 107-115 | 1627.30 | 1658.70 | 38.41% | 61.59% | -6.39 | 41-28 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 117-119 | 1620.91 | 1757.31 | 31.32% | 68.68% | -1.84 | 41-29 |
| 1972-02-27 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 127-125 | 1619.07 | 1258.92 | 85.59% | 14.41% | +1.20 | 42-29 |
| 1972-03-01 | Baltimore Bullets | L 90-95 | 1620.27 | 1489.28 | 73.99% | 26.01% | -9.73 | 42-30 |
| 1972-03-05 | Buffalo Braves | W 131-103 | 1610.54 | 1257.03 | 91.10% | 8.90% | +2.77 | 43-30 |
| 1972-03-07 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 129-121 | 1613.31 | 1338.59 | 78.41% | 21.59% | +3.59 | 44-30 |
| 1972-03-08 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 105-122 | 1616.90 | 1359.67 | 76.66% | 23.34% | -18.58 | 44-31 |
| 1972-03-11 | @ New York Knicks | W 110-106 | 1598.32 | 1590.19 | 43.92% | 56.08% | +6.59 | 45-31 |
| 1972-03-15 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-106 | 1604.91 | 1758.46 | 35.61% | 64.39% | +7.57 | 46-31 |
| 1972-03-17 | New York Knicks | W 111-106 | 1612.48 | 1586.20 | 60.89% | 39.11% | +5.15 | 47-31 |
| 1972-03-18 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 116-134 | 1617.63 | 1599.82 | 45.29% | 54.71% | -11.30 | 47-32 |
| 1972-03-21 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 160-128 | 1606.33 | 1291.48 | 89.13% | 10.87% | +3.61 | 48-32 |
| 1972-03-24 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 110-112 | 1609.94 | 1773.55 | 22.56% | 77.44% | -1.87 | 48-33 |
| 1972-03-25 | Seattle Supersonics | W 118-99 | 1608.07 | 1514.98 | 69.58% | 30.42% | +7.79 | 49-33 |
| 1971-10-15 | Seattle Supersonics | L 88-119 | 1386.83 | 1502.51 | 40.75% | 59.25% | -13.34 | 0-1 |
| 1971-10-17 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 94-127 | 1373.49 | 1700.56 | 16.92% | 83.08% | -5.72 | 0-2 |
| 1971-10-19 | Detroit Pistons | L 99-101 | 1367.77 | 1491.10 | 39.69% | 60.31% | -3.30 | 0-3 |
| 1971-10-23 | Cincinnati Royals | W 104-100 | 1364.47 | 1465.16 | 42.84% | 57.16% | +6.72 | 1-3 |
| 1971-10-26 | Chicago Bulls | L 111-123 | 1371.19 | 1588.98 | 27.64% | 72.36% | -5.63 | 1-4 |
| 1971-10-29 | Buffalo Braves | L 119-120 | 1365.56 | 1315.86 | 64.05% | 35.95% | -3.76 | 1-5 |
| 1971-11-04 | @ Houston Rockets | W 112-110 | 1361.80 | 1443.47 | 31.83% | 68.17% | +5.67 | 2-5 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-124 | 1367.47 | 1563.05 | 19.51% | 80.49% | -4.45 | 2-6 |
| 1971-11-07 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-120 | 1363.02 | 1299.68 | 51.83% | 48.17% | -13.96 | 2-7 |
| 1971-11-09 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 100-109 | 1349.06 | 1344.06 | 43.47% | 56.53% | -7.67 | 2-8 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 122-139 | 1341.39 | 1491.40 | 23.96% | 76.04% | -5.81 | 2-9 |
| 1971-11-12 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-106 | 1335.58 | 1309.14 | 60.91% | 39.09% | -5.07 | 2-10 |
| 1971-11-13 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-130 | 1330.51 | 1637.34 | 18.62% | 81.38% | -5.13 | 2-11 |
| 1971-11-16 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-125 | 1325.38 | 1740.21 | 10.94% | 89.06% | -2.88 | 2-12 |
| 1971-11-18 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 105-115 | 1322.50 | 1553.16 | 20.95% | 79.05% | -3.89 | 2-13 |
| 1971-11-19 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-105 | 1318.61 | 1308.02 | 58.72% | 41.28% | +8.75 | 3-13 |
| 1971-11-20 | Seattle Supersonics | L 100-104 | 1327.36 | 1536.43 | 28.66% | 71.34% | -3.37 | 3-14 |
| 1971-11-23 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 94-130 | 1323.99 | 1605.61 | 12.87% | 87.13% | -4.54 | 3-15 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 112-114 | 1319.45 | 1460.66 | 24.89% | 75.11% | -2.07 | 3-16 |
| 1971-11-26 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-120 | 1317.38 | 1733.23 | 6.38% | 93.62% | -1.46 | 3-17 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-116 | 1315.92 | 1485.60 | 21.96% | 78.04% | -6.19 | 3-18 |
| 1971-11-30 | Phoenix Suns | L 111-121 | 1309.73 | 1541.45 | 26.07% | 73.93% | -3.43 | 3-19 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 103-139 | 1306.30 | 1544.88 | 15.91% | 84.09% | -5.61 | 3-20 |
| 1971-12-03 | Golden State Warriors | W 115-107 | 1300.69 | 1551.69 | 23.99% | 76.01% | +12.64 | 4-20 |
| 1971-12-05 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-123 | 1313.33 | 1700.24 | 7.46% | 92.54% | -1.75 | 4-21 |
| 1971-12-07 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 131-130 | 1311.58 | 1438.86 | 26.42% | 73.58% | +3.06 | 5-21 |
| 1971-12-08 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 97-115 | 1314.64 | 1466.30 | 23.79% | 76.21% | -5.94 | 5-22 |
| 1971-12-10 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 101-100 | 1308.70 | 1350.22 | 37.04% | 62.96% | +2.62 | 6-22 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ New York Knicks | L 102-134 | 1311.32 | 1566.02 | 14.71% | 85.29% | -4.89 | 6-23 |
| 1971-12-14 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-129 | 1306.43 | 1715.37 | 11.28% | 88.72% | -2.57 | 6-24 |
| 1971-12-17 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 127-126 | 1303.86 | 1457.37 | 35.61% | 64.39% | +3.79 | 7-24 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 105-107 | 1307.65 | 1547.19 | 15.84% | 84.16% | -1.32 | 7-25 |
| 1971-12-19 | Detroit Pistons | W 114-113 | 1306.33 | 1409.60 | 42.48% | 57.52% | +3.38 | 8-25 |
| 1971-12-21 | Houston Rockets | L 119-132 | 1309.71 | 1458.03 | 36.30% | 63.70% | -7.69 | 8-26 |
| 1971-12-23 | New York Knicks | L 117-120 | 1302.02 | 1601.10 | 19.31% | 80.69% | -1.97 | 8-27 |
| 1971-12-25 | Chicago Bulls | L 88-109 | 1300.05 | 1635.76 | 16.23% | 83.77% | -4.37 | 8-28 |
| 1971-12-27 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 121-135 | 1295.68 | 1437.97 | 24.78% | 75.22% | -5.46 | 8-29 |
| 1971-12-28 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-112 | 1290.22 | 1328.81 | 37.44% | 62.56% | -2.20 | 8-30 |
| 1971-12-29 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 84-123 | 1288.02 | 1740.84 | 5.23% | 94.77% | -1.92 | 8-31 |
| 1971-12-30 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-117 | 1286.10 | 1653.95 | 8.25% | 91.75% | -2.42 | 8-32 |
| 1972-01-02 | Buffalo Braves | W 108-90 | 1283.68 | 1314.47 | 52.85% | 47.15% | +11.76 | 9-32 |
| 1972-01-04 | Atlanta Hawks | L 91-103 | 1295.44 | 1444.73 | 36.17% | 63.83% | -7.37 | 9-33 |
| 1972-01-06 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 115-119 | 1288.07 | 1506.08 | 22.18% | 77.82% | -2.61 | 9-34 |
| 1972-01-07 | Boston Celtics | L 114-120 | 1285.46 | 1606.19 | 17.44% | 82.56% | -2.51 | 9-35 |
| 1972-01-08 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 125-102 | 1282.95 | 1315.34 | 52.62% | 47.38% | +13.36 | 10-35 |
| 1972-01-11 | Baltimore Bullets | W 114-106 | 1296.31 | 1503.72 | 28.85% | 71.15% | +11.84 | 11-35 |
| 1972-01-14 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 102-100 | 1308.15 | 1303.28 | 43.45% | 56.55% | +4.70 | 12-35 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 100-120 | 1312.85 | 1649.43 | 9.72% | 90.28% | -2.56 | 12-36 |
| 1972-01-16 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-126 | 1310.29 | 1758.08 | 5.37% | 94.63% | -1.70 | 12-37 |
| 1972-01-21 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 122-136 | 1308.59 | 1455.50 | 30.03% | 69.97% | -6.61 | 12-38 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 99-116 | 1301.98 | 1479.00 | 26.52% | 73.48% | -6.43 | 12-39 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ Boston Celtics | L 105-115 | 1295.55 | 1602.33 | 11.33% | 88.67% | -2.10 | 12-40 |
| 1972-01-25 | @ Houston Rockets | L 104-118 | 1293.45 | 1458.02 | 22.47% | 77.53% | -4.95 | 12-41 |
| 1972-01-28 | Golden State Warriors | L 102-105 | 1288.50 | 1560.74 | 21.83% | 78.17% | -2.22 | 12-42 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 131-153 | 1286.28 | 1747.16 | 5.00% | 95.00% | -1.38 | 12-43 |
| 1972-02-01 | Phoenix Suns | L 117-129 | 1284.90 | 1598.35 | 18.05% | 81.95% | -3.67 | 12-44 |
| 1972-02-04 | Houston Rockets | W 114-113 | 1281.23 | 1474.21 | 30.59% | 69.41% | +4.08 | 13-44 |
| 1972-02-05 | Phoenix Suns | L 117-118 | 1285.31 | 1605.20 | 17.51% | 82.49% | -0.73 | 13-45 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 94-107 | 1284.58 | 1605.93 | 10.52% | 89.48% | -2.23 | 13-46 |
| 1972-02-08 | Cincinnati Royals | W 104-100 | 1282.35 | 1363.24 | 45.65% | 54.35% | +6.39 | 14-46 |
| 1972-02-11 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-106 | 1288.74 | 1430.14 | 37.22% | 62.78% | +7.38 | 15-46 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 97-125 | 1296.12 | 1552.24 | 14.61% | 85.39% | -4.54 | 15-47 |
| 1972-02-13 | Seattle Supersonics | L 117-127 | 1291.58 | 1556.79 | 22.53% | 77.47% | -2.96 | 15-48 |
| 1972-02-15 | Boston Celtics | L 104-111 | 1288.62 | 1641.92 | 14.90% | 85.10% | -2.32 | 15-49 |
| 1972-02-18 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-125 | 1286.30 | 1760.45 | 4.65% | 95.35% | -0.91 | 15-50 |
| 1972-02-19 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 94-115 | 1285.39 | 1761.36 | 7.95% | 92.05% | -2.14 | 15-51 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 105-109 | 1283.25 | 1566.84 | 12.74% | 87.26% | -1.50 | 15-52 |
| 1972-02-22 | @ New York Knicks | L 105-122 | 1281.75 | 1606.56 | 10.33% | 89.67% | -2.50 | 15-53 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 106-110 | 1279.25 | 1346.93 | 33.60% | 66.40% | -3.96 | 15-54 |
| 1972-02-25 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-113 | 1275.29 | 1250.76 | 46.25% | 53.75% | -8.16 | 15-55 |
| 1972-02-27 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 110-113 | 1267.13 | 1411.29 | 24.58% | 75.42% | -2.50 | 15-56 |
| 1972-02-29 | Chicago Bulls | L 92-116 | 1264.63 | 1664.67 | 11.80% | 88.20% | -3.40 | 15-57 |
| 1972-03-03 | Baltimore Bullets | L 80-90 | 1261.23 | 1499.01 | 25.40% | 74.60% | -4.72 | 15-58 |
| 1972-03-04 | Atlanta Hawks | L 101-120 | 1256.51 | 1418.52 | 34.50% | 65.50% | -8.84 | 15-59 |
| 1972-03-07 | Buffalo Braves | W 98-94 | 1247.67 | 1254.27 | 56.30% | 43.70% | +5.14 | 16-59 |
| 1972-03-09 | @ Houston Rockets | L 111-114 | 1252.81 | 1469.23 | 22.34% | 77.66% | -2.28 | 16-60 |
| 1972-03-14 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-109 | 1250.53 | 1757.14 | 6.76% | 93.24% | -1.32 | 16-61 |
| 1972-03-16 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 94-107 | 1249.21 | 1608.73 | 11.21% | 88.79% | -2.37 | 16-62 |
| 1972-03-17 | Golden State Warriors | W 114-109 | 1246.84 | 1611.11 | 14.12% | 85.88% | +11.29 | 17-62 |
| 1972-03-18 | New York Knicks | W 133-86 | 1258.13 | 1581.06 | 17.26% | 82.74% | +33.35 | 18-62 |
| 1972-03-21 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 128-160 | 1291.48 | 1606.33 | 10.87% | 89.13% | -3.61 | 18-63 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Houston Rockets | L 109-131 | 1287.87 | 1490.28 | 18.90% | 81.10% | -5.22 | 18-64 |
| 1971-10-12 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 123-90 | 1490.32 | 1340.21 | 63.94% | 36.06% | +12.19 | 1-0 |
| 1971-10-15 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 119-88 | 1502.51 | 1386.83 | 59.25% | 40.75% | +13.33 | 2-0 |
| 1971-10-16 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 91-98 | 1515.84 | 1695.55 | 32.23% | 67.77% | -5.01 | 2-1 |
| 1971-10-19 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 101-100 | 1510.83 | 1468.17 | 48.86% | 51.14% | +3.01 | 3-1 |
| 1971-10-20 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-100 | 1513.84 | 1558.06 | 36.68% | 63.32% | -5.71 | 3-2 |
| 1971-10-22 | Houston Rockets | W 110-91 | 1508.13 | 1475.88 | 61.70% | 38.30% | +9.82 | 4-2 |
| 1971-10-24 | Cincinnati Royals | W 119-101 | 1517.95 | 1458.44 | 65.34% | 34.66% | +8.64 | 5-2 |
| 1971-10-28 | Buffalo Braves | W 106-96 | 1526.59 | 1319.30 | 81.53% | 18.47% | +3.44 | 6-2 |
| 1971-10-30 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 115-106 | 1530.03 | 1601.11 | 47.06% | 52.94% | +9.34 | 7-2 |
| 1971-11-04 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 96-98 | 1539.37 | 1532.87 | 50.93% | 49.07% | -4.24 | 7-3 |
| 1971-11-05 | New York Knicks | W 101-97 | 1535.13 | 1562.41 | 53.35% | 46.65% | +5.49 | 8-3 |
| 1971-11-07 | Golden State Warriors | L 102-109 | 1540.62 | 1527.04 | 59.14% | 40.86% | -9.20 | 8-4 |
| 1971-11-11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 110-91 | 1531.42 | 1313.65 | 82.42% | 17.58% | +4.50 | 9-4 |
| 1971-11-12 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-115 | 1535.92 | 1632.35 | 30.02% | 69.98% | -4.99 | 9-5 |
| 1971-11-13 | Boston Celtics | W 116-112 | 1530.93 | 1578.53 | 50.43% | 49.57% | +5.83 | 10-5 |
| 1971-11-16 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 87-95 | 1536.76 | 1570.62 | 38.08% | 61.92% | -6.33 | 10-6 |
| 1971-11-17 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 112-104 | 1530.43 | 1454.58 | 53.62% | 46.38% | +7.71 | 11-6 |
| 1971-11-19 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-108 | 1538.14 | 1743.09 | 29.14% | 70.86% | -1.71 | 11-7 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 104-100 | 1536.43 | 1327.36 | 71.34% | 28.66% | +3.37 | 12-7 |
| 1971-11-21 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 127-117 | 1539.80 | 1502.87 | 62.34% | 37.66% | +7.00 | 13-7 |
| 1971-11-25 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-139 | 1546.80 | 1662.81 | 40.70% | 59.30% | -11.72 | 13-8 |
| 1971-11-27 | Detroit Pistons | W 124-102 | 1535.08 | 1459.21 | 67.44% | 32.56% | +8.98 | 14-8 |
| 1971-11-28 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-138 | 1544.06 | 1679.19 | 25.55% | 74.45% | -6.20 | 14-9 |
| 1971-11-30 | @ New York Knicks | W 110-109 | 1537.86 | 1584.70 | 36.33% | 63.67% | +3.74 | 15-9 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 98-102 | 1541.60 | 1484.02 | 51.00% | 49.00% | -5.99 | 15-10 |
| 1971-12-03 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 117-106 | 1535.61 | 1475.79 | 51.32% | 48.68% | +9.49 | 16-10 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 100-98 | 1545.10 | 1445.83 | 56.96% | 43.04% | +3.58 | 17-10 |
| 1971-12-05 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-91 | 1548.68 | 1341.04 | 71.17% | 28.83% | +4.79 | 18-10 |
| 1971-12-07 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 83-116 | 1553.47 | 1741.01 | 20.25% | 79.75% | -6.84 | 18-11 |
| 1971-12-10 | Golden State Warriors | W 105-94 | 1546.63 | 1498.46 | 63.85% | 36.15% | +7.05 | 19-11 |
| 1971-12-12 | @ Houston Rockets | L 98-100 | 1553.68 | 1425.99 | 60.91% | 39.09% | -5.06 | 19-12 |
| 1971-12-14 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 103-86 | 1548.62 | 1431.29 | 59.48% | 40.52% | +9.82 | 20-12 |
| 1971-12-15 | @ Boston Celtics | L 100-112 | 1558.44 | 1569.20 | 41.26% | 58.74% | -8.40 | 20-13 |
| 1971-12-17 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-120 | 1550.04 | 1759.38 | 18.30% | 81.70% | -2.85 | 20-14 |
| 1971-12-18 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-105 | 1547.19 | 1307.65 | 84.16% | 15.84% | +1.32 | 21-14 |
| 1971-12-19 | Phoenix Suns | W 130-127 | 1548.51 | 1591.75 | 51.06% | 48.94% | +3.52 | 22-14 |
| 1971-12-22 | New York Knicks | L 104-120 | 1552.03 | 1588.87 | 51.98% | 48.02% | -12.22 | 22-15 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 86-116 | 1539.81 | 1585.08 | 36.54% | 63.46% | -11.77 | 22-16 |
| 1971-12-26 | Chicago Bulls | L 102-103 | 1528.04 | 1640.13 | 41.24% | 58.76% | -2.43 | 22-17 |
| 1971-12-30 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-122 | 1525.61 | 1750.06 | 26.88% | 73.12% | -6.32 | 22-18 |
| 1972-01-01 | Buffalo Braves | W 97-83 | 1519.29 | 1318.66 | 80.94% | 19.06% | +4.19 | 23-18 |
| 1972-01-04 | @ Houston Rockets | L 110-119 | 1523.48 | 1456.26 | 52.39% | 47.61% | -9.24 | 23-19 |
| 1972-01-05 | Atlanta Hawks | W 127-116 | 1514.24 | 1452.10 | 65.68% | 34.32% | +6.70 | 24-19 |
| 1972-01-07 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 125-111 | 1520.94 | 1319.51 | 81.01% | 18.99% | +4.17 | 25-19 |
| 1972-01-09 | Boston Celtics | W 125-119 | 1525.11 | 1591.05 | 47.80% | 52.20% | +7.52 | 26-19 |
| 1972-01-11 | Houston Rockets | W 141-126 | 1532.63 | 1456.35 | 67.49% | 32.51% | +7.40 | 27-19 |
| 1972-01-13 | Baltimore Bullets | W 112-107 | 1540.03 | 1491.89 | 63.84% | 36.16% | +4.76 | 28-19 |
| 1972-01-15 | Phoenix Suns | W 118-110 | 1544.79 | 1602.99 | 48.91% | 51.09% | +8.50 | 29-19 |
| 1972-01-21 | Phoenix Suns | L 113-128 | 1553.29 | 1598.32 | 50.80% | 49.20% | -11.57 | 29-20 |
| 1972-01-23 | New York Knicks | L 99-101 | 1541.72 | 1575.11 | 52.48% | 47.52% | -4.37 | 29-21 |
| 1972-01-25 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 91-123 | 1537.35 | 1749.34 | 18.07% | 81.93% | -6.01 | 29-22 |
| 1972-01-26 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 131-119 | 1531.34 | 1440.24 | 55.80% | 44.20% | +9.01 | 30-22 |
| 1972-01-28 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 104-93 | 1540.35 | 1285.89 | 76.38% | 23.62% | +4.60 | 31-22 |
| 1972-01-29 | @ New York Knicks | L 106-110 | 1544.95 | 1579.91 | 37.93% | 62.07% | -4.46 | 31-23 |
| 1972-02-01 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 121-103 | 1540.49 | 1676.45 | 25.46% | 74.54% | +18.60 | 32-23 |
| 1972-02-02 | @ Houston Rockets | L 88-111 | 1559.09 | 1456.05 | 64.41% | 35.59% | -18.17 | 32-24 |
| 1972-02-04 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-112 | 1540.92 | 1272.52 | 77.79% | 22.21% | +3.20 | 33-24 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Boston Celtics | L 123-128 | 1544.12 | 1628.71 | 31.47% | 68.53% | -4.14 | 33-25 |
| 1972-02-08 | Houston Rockets | W 127-119 | 1539.98 | 1472.96 | 59.53% | 40.47% | +6.74 | 34-25 |
| 1972-02-10 | Cincinnati Royals | W 118-96 | 1546.72 | 1356.85 | 79.97% | 20.03% | +5.52 | 35-25 |
| 1972-02-12 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 125-97 | 1552.24 | 1296.12 | 85.39% | 14.61% | +4.55 | 36-25 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 127-117 | 1556.79 | 1291.58 | 77.47% | 22.53% | +2.96 | 37-25 |
| 1972-02-16 | Boston Celtics | W 113-112 | 1559.75 | 1644.24 | 45.14% | 54.86% | +3.22 | 38-25 |
| 1972-02-18 | Golden State Warriors | W 110-108 | 1562.97 | 1589.02 | 53.53% | 46.47% | +3.87 | 39-25 |
| 1972-02-20 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-105 | 1566.84 | 1283.25 | 87.26% | 12.74% | +1.50 | 40-25 |
| 1972-02-22 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 104-120 | 1568.34 | 1591.83 | 46.62% | 53.38% | -10.97 | 40-26 |
| 1972-02-23 | Detroit Pistons | W 97-96 | 1557.37 | 1363.90 | 80.30% | 19.70% | +1.16 | 41-26 |
| 1972-02-26 | Cincinnati Royals | W 122-106 | 1558.53 | 1356.28 | 81.09% | 18.91% | +4.45 | 42-26 |
| 1972-02-29 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 118-117 | 1562.98 | 1491.23 | 53.04% | 46.96% | +1.95 | 43-26 |
| 1972-03-01 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 116-102 | 1564.93 | 1351.25 | 71.88% | 28.12% | +6.19 | 44-26 |
| 1972-03-03 | Chicago Bulls | W 112-103 | 1571.12 | 1668.07 | 43.37% | 56.63% | +9.98 | 45-26 |
| 1972-03-04 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 96-114 | 1581.10 | 1617.97 | 37.67% | 62.33% | -9.39 | 45-27 |
| 1972-03-05 | Atlanta Hawks | W 112-110 | 1571.71 | 1427.36 | 75.44% | 24.56% | +2.04 | 46-27 |
| 1972-03-07 | Baltimore Bullets | L 98-105 | 1573.75 | 1522.65 | 64.23% | 35.77% | -9.99 | 46-28 |
| 1972-03-09 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 123-128 | 1563.76 | 1418.02 | 75.59% | 24.41% | -9.94 | 46-29 |
| 1972-03-12 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-109 | 1553.82 | 1751.56 | 30.01% | 69.99% | -5.58 | 46-30 |
| 1972-03-14 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 115-111 | 1548.24 | 1661.34 | 28.04% | 71.96% | +8.46 | 47-30 |
| 1972-03-15 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 96-134 | 1556.70 | 1425.53 | 61.39% | 38.61% | -22.25 | 47-31 |
| 1972-03-17 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 107-112 | 1534.45 | 1527.79 | 43.71% | 56.29% | -5.75 | 47-32 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-115 | 1528.70 | 1405.91 | 60.24% | 39.76% | -13.72 | 47-33 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-118 | 1514.98 | 1608.07 | 30.42% | 69.58% | -7.79 | 47-34 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-124 | 1507.19 | 1775.43 | 13.76% | 86.24% | -4.13 | 47-35 |
Playoff Games
Every playoff game from the selected team's perspective.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pre Elo | Opp Elo | Win % | Loss % | Elo Δ | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-03-29 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-126 | 1486.95 | 1632.67 | 24.41% | 75.59% | -6.09 | 0-1 |
| 1972-03-31 | Boston Celtics | W 113-104 | 1480.86 | 1638.76 | 35.03% | 64.97% | +11.46 | 1-1 |
| 1972-04-02 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-136 | 1492.32 | 1627.30 | 25.57% | 74.43% | -7.21 | 1-2 |
| 1972-04-04 | Boston Celtics | W 112-110 | 1485.11 | 1634.51 | 36.16% | 63.84% | +5.31 | 2-2 |
| 1972-04-07 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-124 | 1490.42 | 1629.20 | 25.16% | 74.84% | -4.68 | 2-3 |
| 1972-04-09 | Boston Celtics | L 118-127 | 1485.74 | 1633.88 | 36.32% | 63.68% | -6.41 | 2-4 |
| 1972-03-31 | New York Knicks | W 108-105 | 1491.26 | 1535.22 | 50.96% | 49.04% | +3.54 | 1-0 |
| 1972-04-02 | @ New York Knicks | L 88-110 | 1494.80 | 1531.69 | 37.67% | 62.33% | -10.39 | 1-1 |
| 1972-04-04 | New York Knicks | W 104-103 | 1484.41 | 1542.08 | 48.99% | 51.01% | +3.00 | 2-1 |
| 1972-04-06 | @ New York Knicks | L 98-104 | 1487.41 | 1539.08 | 35.69% | 64.31% | -5.14 | 2-2 |
| 1972-04-09 | New York Knicks | L 82-106 | 1482.27 | 1544.22 | 48.37% | 51.63% | -13.94 | 2-3 |
| 1972-04-11 | @ New York Knicks | L 101-107 | 1468.33 | 1558.15 | 30.82% | 69.18% | -4.44 | 2-4 |
| 1972-03-29 | Atlanta Hawks | W 126-108 | 1632.67 | 1486.95 | 75.59% | 24.41% | +6.09 | 1-0 |
| 1972-03-31 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-113 | 1638.76 | 1480.86 | 64.97% | 35.03% | -11.46 | 1-1 |
| 1972-04-02 | Atlanta Hawks | W 136-113 | 1627.30 | 1492.32 | 74.43% | 25.57% | +7.21 | 2-1 |
| 1972-04-04 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 110-112 | 1634.51 | 1485.11 | 63.84% | 36.16% | -5.31 | 2-2 |
| 1972-04-07 | Atlanta Hawks | W 124-114 | 1629.20 | 1490.42 | 74.84% | 25.16% | +4.68 | 3-2 |
| 1972-04-09 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 127-118 | 1633.88 | 1485.74 | 63.68% | 36.32% | +6.41 | 4-2 |
| 1972-04-13 | New York Knicks | L 94-116 | 1640.29 | 1562.59 | 67.67% | 32.33% | -18.67 | 4-3 |
| 1972-04-16 | @ New York Knicks | L 105-106 | 1621.62 | 1581.25 | 48.53% | 51.47% | -2.85 | 4-4 |
| 1972-04-19 | New York Knicks | W 115-109 | 1618.77 | 1584.11 | 62.03% | 37.97% | +5.47 | 5-4 |
| 1972-04-21 | @ New York Knicks | L 98-116 | 1624.24 | 1578.64 | 49.28% | 50.72% | -12.30 | 5-5 |
| 1972-04-23 | New York Knicks | L 103-111 | 1611.94 | 1590.93 | 60.17% | 39.83% | -10.00 | 5-6 |
| 1972-03-28 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 80-95 | 1663.73 | 1779.55 | 27.73% | 72.27% | -6.31 | 0-1 |
| 1972-03-30 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 124-131 | 1657.42 | 1785.87 | 26.29% | 73.71% | -4.09 | 0-2 |
| 1972-04-02 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 101-108 | 1653.33 | 1789.96 | 37.87% | 62.13% | -5.89 | 0-3 |
| 1972-04-04 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-108 | 1647.44 | 1795.85 | 36.29% | 63.71% | -7.08 | 0-4 |
| 1972-03-28 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-106 | 1599.40 | 1756.63 | 23.21% | 76.79% | +14.98 | 1-0 |
| 1972-03-30 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-118 | 1614.38 | 1741.65 | 26.42% | 73.58% | -7.77 | 1-1 |
| 1972-04-01 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 94-122 | 1606.61 | 1749.42 | 30.53% | 69.47% | -9.50 | 1-2 |
| 1972-04-04 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-106 | 1597.11 | 1758.92 | 28.26% | 71.74% | -4.40 | 1-3 |
| 1972-04-06 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-108 | 1592.71 | 1763.32 | 21.87% | 78.13% | -3.63 | 1-4 |
| 1972-03-28 | Chicago Bulls | W 95-80 | 1779.55 | 1663.73 | 72.27% | 27.73% | +6.32 | 1-0 |
| 1972-03-30 | Chicago Bulls | W 131-124 | 1785.87 | 1657.42 | 73.71% | 26.29% | +4.09 | 2-0 |
| 1972-04-02 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 108-101 | 1789.96 | 1653.33 | 62.13% | 37.87% | +5.89 | 3-0 |
| 1972-04-04 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 108-97 | 1795.85 | 1647.44 | 63.71% | 36.29% | +7.08 | 4-0 |
| 1972-04-09 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 72-93 | 1802.93 | 1766.96 | 62.21% | 37.79% | -16.77 | 4-1 |
| 1972-04-12 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 135-134 | 1786.16 | 1783.72 | 57.58% | 42.42% | +2.50 | 5-1 |
| 1972-04-14 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-105 | 1788.66 | 1781.22 | 43.82% | 56.18% | +5.72 | 6-1 |
| 1972-04-16 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 88-114 | 1794.38 | 1775.50 | 45.44% | 54.56% | -13.63 | 6-2 |
| 1972-04-18 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-90 | 1780.75 | 1789.13 | 56.05% | 43.95% | +12.93 | 7-2 |
| 1972-04-22 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-100 | 1793.68 | 1776.21 | 45.24% | 54.76% | +6.43 | 8-2 |
| 1972-04-26 | New York Knicks | L 92-114 | 1800.11 | 1600.94 | 80.81% | 19.19% | -22.28 | 8-3 |
| 1972-04-30 | New York Knicks | W 106-92 | 1777.83 | 1623.23 | 76.52% | 23.48% | +5.16 | 9-3 |
| 1972-05-03 | @ New York Knicks | W 107-96 | 1782.99 | 1618.06 | 65.88% | 34.12% | +6.66 | 10-3 |
| 1972-05-05 | @ New York Knicks | W 116-111 | 1789.65 | 1611.41 | 67.58% | 32.42% | +3.01 | 11-3 |
| 1972-05-07 | New York Knicks | W 114-100 | 1792.66 | 1608.39 | 79.45% | 20.55% | +4.52 | 12-3 |
| 1972-03-28 | Golden State Warriors | L 106-117 | 1756.63 | 1599.40 | 76.79% | 23.21% | -14.98 | 0-1 |
| 1972-03-30 | Golden State Warriors | W 118-93 | 1741.65 | 1614.38 | 73.58% | 26.42% | +7.77 | 1-1 |
| 1972-04-01 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 122-94 | 1749.42 | 1606.61 | 69.47% | 30.53% | +9.50 | 2-1 |
| 1972-04-04 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 106-99 | 1758.92 | 1597.11 | 71.74% | 28.26% | +4.40 | 3-1 |
| 1972-04-06 | Golden State Warriors | W 108-100 | 1763.32 | 1592.71 | 78.13% | 21.87% | +3.64 | 4-1 |
| 1972-04-09 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 93-72 | 1766.96 | 1802.93 | 37.79% | 62.21% | +16.76 | 5-1 |
| 1972-04-12 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 134-135 | 1783.72 | 1786.16 | 42.42% | 57.58% | -2.50 | 5-2 |
| 1972-04-14 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-108 | 1781.22 | 1788.66 | 56.18% | 43.82% | -5.72 | 5-3 |
| 1972-04-16 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-88 | 1775.50 | 1794.38 | 54.56% | 45.44% | +13.63 | 6-3 |
| 1972-04-18 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 90-115 | 1789.13 | 1780.75 | 43.95% | 56.05% | -12.92 | 6-4 |
| 1972-04-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-104 | 1776.21 | 1793.68 | 54.76% | 45.24% | -6.44 | 6-5 |
| 1972-03-31 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 105-108 | 1535.22 | 1491.26 | 49.04% | 50.96% | -3.53 | 0-1 |
| 1972-04-02 | Baltimore Bullets | W 110-88 | 1531.69 | 1494.80 | 62.33% | 37.67% | +10.39 | 1-1 |
| 1972-04-04 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 103-104 | 1542.08 | 1484.41 | 51.01% | 48.99% | -3.00 | 1-2 |
| 1972-04-06 | Baltimore Bullets | W 104-98 | 1539.08 | 1487.41 | 64.31% | 35.69% | +5.14 | 2-2 |
| 1972-04-09 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 106-82 | 1544.22 | 1482.27 | 51.63% | 48.37% | +13.93 | 3-2 |
| 1972-04-11 | Baltimore Bullets | W 107-101 | 1558.15 | 1468.33 | 69.18% | 30.82% | +4.44 | 4-2 |
| 1972-04-13 | @ Boston Celtics | W 116-94 | 1562.59 | 1640.29 | 32.33% | 67.67% | +18.66 | 5-2 |
| 1972-04-16 | Boston Celtics | W 106-105 | 1581.25 | 1621.62 | 51.47% | 48.53% | +2.86 | 6-2 |
| 1972-04-19 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-115 | 1584.11 | 1618.77 | 37.97% | 62.03% | -5.47 | 6-3 |
| 1972-04-21 | Boston Celtics | W 116-98 | 1578.64 | 1624.24 | 50.72% | 49.28% | +12.29 | 7-3 |
| 1972-04-23 | @ Boston Celtics | W 111-103 | 1590.93 | 1611.94 | 39.83% | 60.17% | +10.01 | 8-3 |
| 1972-04-26 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-92 | 1600.94 | 1800.11 | 19.19% | 80.81% | +22.29 | 9-3 |
| 1972-04-30 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 92-106 | 1623.23 | 1777.83 | 23.48% | 76.52% | -5.17 | 9-4 |
| 1972-05-03 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-107 | 1618.06 | 1782.99 | 34.12% | 65.88% | -6.65 | 9-5 |
| 1972-05-05 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-116 | 1611.41 | 1789.65 | 32.42% | 67.58% | -3.02 | 9-6 |
| 1972-05-07 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-114 | 1608.39 | 1792.66 | 20.55% | 79.45% | -4.52 | 9-7 |
Biggest Upsets
The 25 biggest upsets of the seasons, ranked by lowest pregame win probability. An asterisk (*) after the date indicates a playoff game.
| # | Date | Underdog Win % | Winning Team | Losing Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Elo | Score | Team | Elo | Score | |||
| 1 | 1972-03-22 | 6.09% | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | 1258.66 | 124 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1784.60 | 120 |
| 2 | 1972-02-22 | 6.59% | Detroit Pistons | 1360.01 | 135 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 1769.98 | 134 |
| 3 | 1972-02-18 | 8.74% | Philadelphia 76ers | 1416.01 | 132 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 1772.82 | 126 |
| 4 | 1972-01-23 | 9.50% | Atlanta Hawks | 1420.34 | 118 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 1761.24 | 113 |
| 5 | 1972-01-26 | 10.12% | Cleveland Cavaliers | 1270.94 | 112 | @ Boston Celtics | 1599.72 | 108 |
| 6 | 1972-01-12 | 10.68% | @ Cincinnati Royals | 1342.85 | 108 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1762.36 | 107 |
| 7 | 1972-03-05 | 11.98% | Cincinnati Royals | 1342.51 | 125 | @ Boston Celtics | 1638.36 | 114 |
| 8 | 1972-03-14 | 13.23% | Cleveland Cavaliers | 1259.76 | 127 | @ Baltimore Bullets | 1535.83 | 118 |
| 9 | 1972-02-20 | 13.79% | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | 1244.69 | 111 | New York Knicks | 1613.73 | 109 |
| 10 | 1972-03-05 | 14.03% | Baltimore Bullets | 1503.73 | 108 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 1768.02 | 94 |
| 11 | 1972-03-17 | 14.12% | @ Portland Trail Blazers | 1246.84 | 114 | Golden State Warriors | 1611.11 | 109 |
| 12 | 1972-03-03 | 14.90% | @ Buffalo Braves | 1242.88 | 105 | New York Knicks | 1596.16 | 97 |
| 13 | 1971-12-25 | 15.28% | @ Detroit Pistons | 1405.98 | 120 | Milwaukee Bucks | 1754.11 | 118 |
| 14 | 1972-03-04 | 16.06% | Cleveland Cavaliers | 1256.22 | 130 | @ Houston Rockets | 1492.90 | 123 |
| 15 | 1972-02-23 | 16.18% | @ Houston Rockets | 1480.37 | 115 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1766.09 | 110 |
| 16 | 1972-01-12 | 17.25% | @ Atlanta Hawks | 1432.51 | 104 | Milwaukee Bucks | 1755.55 | 102 |
| 17 | 1972-03-18 | 17.26% | @ Portland Trail Blazers | 1258.13 | 133 | New York Knicks | 1581.06 | 86 |
| 18 | 1971-12-17 | 18.99% | Houston Rockets | 1432.69 | 109 | @ Chicago Bulls | 1634.05 | 98 |
| 19 | 1972-04-26 * | 19.19% | New York Knicks | 1600.94 | 114 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 1800.11 | 92 |
| 20 | 1971-11-30 | 19.28% | Golden State Warriors | 1543.47 | 106 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 1741.60 | 103 |
| 21 | 1972-03-21 | 19.47% | @ Buffalo Braves | 1251.41 | 114 | Baltimore Bullets | 1548.64 | 100 |
| 22 | 1972-01-21 | 19.61% | New York Knicks | 1566.92 | 104 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 1761.38 | 101 |
| 23 | 1972-03-10 | 19.90% | @ Cincinnati Royals | 1378.26 | 104 | Chicago Bulls | 1670.76 | 100 |
| 24 | 1972-01-07 | 20.44% | Baltimore Bullets | 1473.52 | 104 | @ Chicago Bulls | 1659.00 | 94 |
| 25 | 1972-01-02 | 20.63% | Atlanta Hawks | 1434.30 | 116 | @ Phoenix Suns | 1617.79 | 111 |
Biggest Elo Changes
The 25 games that resulted in the largest shift in Elo rating. An asterisk (*) after the date indicates a playoff game. The 25 games that moved the Elo needle the most. Elo Δ is the magnitude of the rating swing; both teams move by the same amount per game (one up, one down). The winning side is shown first. An asterisk (*) after the date marks a playoff game.
| # | Date | Elo Δ | Winning Team | Losing Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Score | Elo | Win % | Team | Score | Elo | Win % | |||
| 1 | 1972-03-18 | 33.36 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | 133 | 1258.13 | 17.26% | New York Knicks | 86 | 1581.06 | 82.74% |
| 2 | 1971-11-06 | 25.59 | @ Buffalo Braves | 130 | 1318.47 | 21.82% | Chicago Bulls | 99 | 1590.75 | 78.18% |
| 3 | 1972-04-26 * | 22.29 | New York Knicks | 114 | 1600.94 | 19.19% | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 92 | 1800.11 | 80.81% |
| 4 | 1972-03-15 | 22.25 | @ Atlanta Hawks | 134 | 1425.53 | 38.61% | Seattle Supersonics | 96 | 1556.70 | 61.39% |
| 5 | 1971-11-19 | 19.27 | Chicago Bulls | 148 | 1576.95 | 50.60% | @ Philadelphia 76ers | 104 | 1522.14 | 49.40% |
| 6 | 1972-03-05 | 18.92 | Baltimore Bullets | 108 | 1503.73 | 14.03% | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 94 | 1768.02 | 85.97% |
| 7 | 1972-04-13 * | 18.67 | New York Knicks | 116 | 1562.59 | 32.33% | @ Boston Celtics | 94 | 1640.29 | 67.67% |
| 8 | 1972-02-01 | 18.60 | Seattle Supersonics | 121 | 1540.49 | 25.46% | @ Chicago Bulls | 103 | 1676.45 | 74.54% |
| 9 | 1972-03-08 | 18.59 | @ Cincinnati Royals | 122 | 1359.67 | 23.34% | Phoenix Suns | 105 | 1616.90 | 76.66% |
| 10 | 1971-11-21 | 18.30 | @ Houston Rockets | 115 | 1410.04 | 28.64% | Golden State Warriors | 96 | 1568.68 | 71.36% |
| 11 | 1972-02-02 | 18.17 | @ Houston Rockets | 111 | 1456.05 | 35.59% | Seattle Supersonics | 88 | 1559.09 | 64.41% |
| 12 | 1971-11-10 | 18.14 | Los Angeles Lakers | 143 | 1614.21 | 51.24% | @ Philadelphia 76ers | 103 | 1554.98 | 48.76% |
| 13 | 1971-11-03 | 17.96 | @ Cincinnati Royals | 124 | 1430.76 | 37.66% | Philadelphia 76ers | 100 | 1568.95 | 62.34% |
| 14 | 1972-02-13 | 17.86 | Golden State Warriors | 107 | 1569.39 | 30.32% | @ Chicago Bulls | 88 | 1663.29 | 69.68% |
| 15 | 1972-03-21 | 17.72 | @ Buffalo Braves | 114 | 1251.41 | 19.47% | Baltimore Bullets | 100 | 1548.64 | 80.53% |
| 16 | 1972-01-08 | 17.65 | @ Golden State Warriors | 128 | 1508.69 | 35.99% | Boston Celtics | 106 | 1608.70 | 64.01% |
| 17 | 1971-10-15 | 17.58 | Golden State Warriors | 97 | 1485.15 | 36.29% | @ Boston Celtics | 75 | 1532.32 | 63.71% |
| 18 | 1972-03-05 | 17.17 | Cincinnati Royals | 125 | 1342.51 | 11.98% | @ Boston Celtics | 114 | 1638.36 | 88.02% |
| 19 | 1971-12-04 | 17.06 | Phoenix Suns | 128 | 1550.50 | 51.65% | @ Golden State Warriors | 92 | 1539.05 | 48.35% |
| 20 | 1971-12-07 | 16.80 | @ Buffalo Braves | 115 | 1333.43 | 41.70% | Cincinnati Royals | 91 | 1442.26 | 58.30% |
| 21 | 1972-04-09 * | 16.77 | Milwaukee Bucks | 93 | 1766.96 | 37.79% | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 72 | 1802.93 | 62.21% |
| 22 | 1972-02-18 | 16.68 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | 133 | 1236.68 | 42.08% | Cincinnati Royals | 109 | 1342.77 | 57.92% |
| 23 | 1972-03-25 | 16.54 | Houston Rockets | 106 | 1473.74 | 38.61% | @ Baltimore Bullets | 85 | 1503.65 | 61.39% |
| 24 | 1972-01-14 | 16.08 | @ Cincinnati Royals | 126 | 1348.10 | 44.17% | Atlanta Hawks | 102 | 1439.39 | 55.83% |
| 25 | 1971-12-17 | 15.80 | Houston Rockets | 109 | 1432.69 | 18.99% | @ Chicago Bulls | 98 | 1634.05 | 81.01% |