1972 NBA Finals

1972 NBA Finals
TeamCoachWins
Los Angeles Lakers Bill Sharman 4
New York Knicks Red Holzman 1
DatesApril 26–May 7
MVPWilt Chamberlain
(Los Angeles Lakers)
Hall of FamersLakers:
Elgin Baylor (1977)
Wilt Chamberlain (1979)
Jerry West (1980)
Gail Goodrich (1996)
Pat Riley (2008, as a coach)
Knicks:
Jerry Lucas (1980)
Willis Reed (1982)
Bill Bradley (1983)
Dave DeBusschere (1983)
Walt Frazier (1987)
Earl Monroe (1990)
Phil Jackson (2007, as a coach)
Dick Barnett (2024)
Coaches:
Red Holzman (1986)
Bill Sharman (2004)
Eastern finalsKnicks defeated Celtics, 4–1
Western finalsLakers defeated Bucks, 4–2
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The 1972 NBA World Championship Series was the championship round played at the conclusion of the 1971–72 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. The Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks in five games to win their sixth title.[1]: 166  The Lakers won their first NBA championship since the franchise moved to Los Angeles from Minneapolis, Minnesota.[2]

  1. ^ Shmelter, R. J., The Los Angeles Lakers Encyclopedia (Jefferson, NC & London: McFarland & Company, 2013), p. 166.
  2. ^ "Season Review: 1971-72". NBA.com.