The 1975-76 Golden State Warriors entered the season as the reigning NBA champions, having secured the title in the previous year. They were led by head coach Al Attles and played their home games at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena. The Warriors were expected to perform strongly, buoyed by their championship-winning roster.
Rick Barry, the team’s star forward, continued to be a pivotal player, known for his scoring prowess and leadership on the court. He was supported by key players such as Jamaal Wilkes and Phil Smith. The Warriors finished the regular season with a record of 59-23, which was the best in the NBA that year, securing the top seed in the Western Conference.
In the playoffs, the Warriors faced the Detroit Pistons in the Western Conference Semifinals. They successfully overcame the Pistons, winning the series 4-2. However, in the Western Conference Finals, they faced a formidable opponent in the Phoenix Suns. The series was fiercely contested, stretching to seven games. Ultimately, the Warriors were eliminated after losing Game 7 at home, ending their hopes of defending their title.
Despite their playoff exit, the 1975-76 season was marked by a strong regular-season performance. The Warriors’ campaign highlighted their status as a formidable team in the NBA, maintaining their reputation as a tough competitor in the league during the mid-1970s.
- Regular Season Record: 59-23
- Playoff Result: Western Conference Semifinals: 4-2, Western Conference Finals: 3-4
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 1975-76 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Rick Barry | 81 | 21.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 13 | 24.0 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Phil Smith | 82 | 20.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 13 | 24.0 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Jamaal Wilkes | 82 | 17.8 | 8.8 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 13 | 15.9 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Gus Williams | 77 | 11.7 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 11 | 6.7 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charles Johnson | 81 | 9.2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 13 | 9.2 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Clifford Ray | 82 | 6.9 | 9.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Derrek Dickey | 79 | 6.4 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 12 | 6.3 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Charles Dudley | 82 | 6.4 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 6.9 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| George Johnson | 82 | 4.9 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 13 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Mullins | 29 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Dwight Davis | 72 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 11 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Bubbles Hawkins | 32 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Golden State Warriors in the 1976 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs Second Round vs. Detroit Pistons
In the 1976 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors faced the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite finishing the regular season with the best record in the NBA, the Warriors were stunned by the Suns in a dramatic seven-game series, marked by intense battles and a memorable Game 7 where Phoenix emerged victorious with a 94-86 win, eliminating the defending champions. This series was pivotal in showcasing the competitiveness of the 1970s NBA, with the Warriors unable to capitalize on their regular-season dominance.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1976 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 127-103 | |
| Apr 22, 1976 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 123-111 | |
| Apr 24, 1976 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 113-96 | |
| Apr 26, 1976 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 106-102 | |
| Apr 28, 1976 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 128-109 | |
| Apr 30, 1976 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 118-116 |
1976 Conference Championship vs. Phoenix Suns
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 1976 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 128-103 | |
| May 05, 1976 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 108-101 | |
| May 07, 1976 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 99-91 | |
| May 09, 1976 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 133-129 | |
| May 12, 1976 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 111-95 | |
| May 14, 1976 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-104 | |
| May 16, 1976 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 94-86 |
Golden State Warriors 1975-76 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1975-76 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1975 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 89-83 | |
| Oct 25, 1975 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 104-92 | |
| Oct 28, 1975 | @ New York Knicks | W 111-94 | |
| Oct 29, 1975 | @ Boston Celtics | L 115-106 | |
| Nov 01, 1975 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 100-89 | |
| Nov 06, 1975 | vs. New York Knicks | W 111-96 | |
| Nov 08, 1975 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-106 | |
| Nov 11, 1975 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-98 | |
| Nov 13, 1975 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 98-87 | |
| Nov 15, 1975 | vs. Kansas City Kings | W 123-92 | |
| Nov 16, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 102-98 | |
| Nov 18, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | W 112-104 | |
| Nov 19, 1975 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-98 | |
| Nov 22, 1975 | @ Washington Bullets | W 111-71 | |
| Nov 25, 1975 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 109-108 | |
| Nov 27, 1975 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-105 | |
| Nov 29, 1975 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 112-100 | |
| Dec 02, 1975 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 115-98 | |
| Dec 06, 1975 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 104-94 | |
| Dec 07, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 115-106 | |
| Dec 09, 1975 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 129-124 | |
| Dec 11, 1975 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 101-89 | |
| Dec 14, 1975 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 115-105 | |
| Dec 16, 1975 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 91-87 | |
| Dec 17, 1975 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 113-102 | |
| Dec 20, 1975 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 124-87 | |
| Dec 21, 1975 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 108-102 | |
| Dec 23, 1975 | vs. New Orleans Jazz | W 105-97 | |
| Dec 27, 1975 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 113-110 | |
| Dec 28, 1975 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-92 | |
| Dec 30, 1975 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 133-101 | |
| Jan 02, 1976 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-105 | |
| Jan 03, 1976 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 130-99 | |
| Jan 04, 1976 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 97-85 | |
| Jan 07, 1976 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 114-110 | |
| Jan 08, 1976 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 129-113 | |
| Jan 10, 1976 | vs. New York Knicks | W 117-87 | |
| Jan 13, 1976 | vs. Buffalo Braves | W 127-101 | |
| Jan 16, 1976 | @ Houston Rockets | W 128-103 | |
| Jan 17, 1976 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 97-91 | |
| Jan 20, 1976 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 116-103 | |
| Jan 22, 1976 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 129-105 | |
| Jan 24, 1976 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 125-123 | |
| Jan 26, 1976 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-104 | |
| Jan 27, 1976 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 110-103 | |
| Jan 29, 1976 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 123-114 | |
| Jan 31, 1976 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 90-88 | |
| Feb 01, 1976 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 101-99 | |
| Feb 06, 1976 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 118-111 | |
| Feb 07, 1976 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 127-100 | |
| Feb 08, 1976 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-105 | |
| Feb 10, 1976 | vs. New Orleans Jazz | L 130-124 | |
| Feb 12, 1976 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 113-104 | |
| Feb 14, 1976 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 106-105 | |
| Feb 17, 1976 | @ New York Knicks | W 104-96 | |
| Feb 18, 1976 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 103-91 | |
| Feb 21, 1976 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 100-94 | |
| Feb 22, 1976 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 94-93 | |
| Feb 27, 1976 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-114 | |
| Feb 29, 1976 | @ Boston Celtics | L 119-101 | |
| Mar 02, 1976 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 100-93 | |
| Mar 04, 1976 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 124-110 | |
| Mar 05, 1976 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-99 | |
| Mar 06, 1976 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-106 | |
| Mar 09, 1976 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 112-108 | |
| Mar 11, 1976 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 110-99 | |
| Mar 13, 1976 | @ Houston Rockets | W 111-97 | |
| Mar 14, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 118-103 | |
| Mar 16, 1976 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 110-101 | |
| Mar 18, 1976 | vs. Buffalo Braves | W 110-109 | |
| Mar 20, 1976 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 120-106 | |
| Mar 23, 1976 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 118-100 | |
| Mar 25, 1976 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 123-104 | |
| Mar 27, 1976 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-97 | |
| Mar 28, 1976 | vs. Kansas City Kings | W 134-117 | |
| Mar 30, 1976 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 94-84 | |
| Mar 31, 1976 | @ Washington Bullets | W 95-88 | |
| Apr 03, 1976 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 130-115 | |
| Apr 04, 1976 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 118-111 | |
| Apr 06, 1976 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 111-106 | |
| Apr 08, 1976 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 121-106 | |
| Apr 09, 1976 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 119-103 |