Milwaukee Bucks 1971-72 Roster and Stats

The 1971-72 Milwaukee Bucks season was marked by a strong performance as the team looked to defend their NBA Championship title. Led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, formerly known as Lew Alcindor, and Oscar Robertson, the Bucks showcased dominance in the regular season, finishing with a 63-19 record. This record was the best in the league, demonstrating their continued prowess.

Key contributions came from players like Bob Dandridge and Jon McGlocklin, who supported the star duo effectively. Despite their regular-season success, the Bucks faced a formidable opponent in the Western Conference Finals. They were ultimately defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers, who went on to win the championship. The Lakers set a then-record 69 wins during the season, overshadowing the Bucks’ efforts. Although the Bucks did not repeat as champions, the season solidified their reputation as a powerhouse during the early 1970s.

Regular Season Record: 63-19
Playoff Result: Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-1, Eastern Conference Finals: 2-4

Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 1971-72 Season

POINTS

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

34.8

REBOUNDS

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

16.6

ASSISTS

Oscar Robertson

7.7

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	81	34.8	16.6	4.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	11	28.7	18.2	5.1	0.0	0.0	0.0
Bob Dandridge	80	18.4	7.7	3.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	11	21.5	8.8	1.9	0.0	0.0	0.0
Oscar Robertson	64	17.4	5.0	7.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	11	13.1	5.8	7.5	0.0	0.0	0.0
Lucius Allen	80	13.5	3.2	4.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	11	17.9	3.5	3.8	0.0	0.0	0.0
Jon McGlocklin	80	10.7	2.3	3.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	5	7.0	0.6	1.2	0.0	0.0	0.0
John Block	79	8.5	5.2	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	11	5.0	5.0	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0
Greg Smith	28	8.4	5.8	2.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Wali Jones	48	7.5	1.6	3.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	9	10.0	2.0	2.2	0.0	0.0	0.0
Curtis Perry	50	7.0	9.4	1.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	11	9.5	12.9	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
Toby Kimball	74	3.5	4.2	0.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	7	1.7	0.9	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
McCoy McLemore	10	2.9	3.4	1.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Charlie Lowery	20	2.3	1.1	0.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	7	0.9	0.4	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0
Bill Dinwiddie	23	1.6	1.4	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Jeff Webb	19	1.5	1.0	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Barry Nelson	28	1.3	0.7	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	2	0.0	0.5	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0

Milwaukee Bucks in the 1972 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs Second Round vs. Golden State Warriors

In the 1972 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals. Led by the formidable duo of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson, the Bucks showcased their dominance by winning the series 4-1. Their strong performance highlighted the team's balanced attack and defensive prowess, setting them up as formidable contenders in the postseason.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Mar 28, 1972	vs. Golden State Warriors	L 117-106	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (28 pts)
Mar 30, 1972	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 118-93	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (25 pts)
Apr 01, 1972	@ Golden State Warriors	W 122-94	Bob Dandridge (23 pts)
Apr 04, 1972	@ Golden State Warriors	W 106-99	Bob Dandridge (31 pts)
Apr 06, 1972	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 108-100	Bob Dandridge (29 pts)

1972 Conference Championship vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 09, 1972	@ Los Angeles Lakers	W 93-72	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33 pts)
Apr 12, 1972	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 135-134	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (40 pts)
Apr 14, 1972	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	L 108-105	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33 pts)
Apr 16, 1972	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	W 114-88	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (31 pts)
Apr 18, 1972	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 115-90	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (28 pts)
Apr 22, 1972	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	L 104-100	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (37 pts)

Milwaukee Bucks 1971-72 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1971-72 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 14, 1971	@ Phoenix Suns	W 110-97	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (31 pts)
Oct 16, 1971	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 98-91	Bob Dandridge (25 pts)
Oct 17, 1971	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 127-94	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (25 pts)
Oct 19, 1971	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 116-82	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (24 pts)
Oct 22, 1971	vs. Buffalo Braves	W 124-105	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38 pts)
Oct 23, 1971	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 110-88	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (40 pts)
Oct 26, 1971	vs. Baltimore Bullets	W 120-90	Bob Dandridge (27 pts)
Oct 29, 1971	@ Boston Celtics	L 125-114	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (43 pts)
Oct 31, 1971	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 118-102	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (35 pts)
Nov 05, 1971	@ Chicago Bulls	W 104-102	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33 pts)
Nov 06, 1971	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 106-78	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (29 pts)
Nov 09, 1971	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 118-113	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (44 pts)
Nov 10, 1971	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 116-110	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33 pts)
Nov 12, 1971	vs. Houston Rockets	W 111-102	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (31 pts)
Nov 13, 1971	@ Buffalo Braves	W 127-106	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (29 pts)
Nov 14, 1971	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 125-114	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (46 pts)
Nov 16, 1971	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 125-105	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33 pts)
Nov 19, 1971	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 108-107	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (36 pts)
Nov 20, 1971	@ Golden State Warriors	L 107-100	Oscar Robertson (25 pts)
Nov 21, 1971	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 112-105	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (39 pts)
Nov 23, 1971	@ Detroit Pistons	W 112-104	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (34 pts)
Nov 24, 1971	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 141-107	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33 pts)
Nov 26, 1971	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 120-105	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33 pts)
Nov 27, 1971	@ Cincinnati Royals	W 114-81	Oscar Robertson (25 pts)
Nov 30, 1971	vs. Golden State Warriors	L 106-103	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (30 pts)
Dec 03, 1971	vs. Cincinnati Royals	W 120-82	Bob Dandridge (25 pts)
Dec 04, 1971	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 108-105	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (41 pts)
Dec 07, 1971	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 116-83	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (29 pts)
Dec 10, 1971	vs. Boston Celtics	W 120-104	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (55 pts)
Dec 11, 1971	@ Baltimore Bullets	W 107-101	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (39 pts)
Dec 14, 1971	vs. Houston Rockets	W 106-98	Oscar Robertson (29 pts)
Dec 15, 1971	@ Buffalo Braves	W 122-108	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (35 pts)
Dec 17, 1971	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 120-113	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (44 pts)
Dec 19, 1971	vs. Baltimore Bullets	W 111-96	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (34 pts)
Dec 22, 1971	@ Boston Celtics	L 104-98	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (30 pts)
Dec 25, 1971	@ Detroit Pistons	L 120-118	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38 pts)
Dec 26, 1971	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 114-92	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (24 pts)
Dec 28, 1971	@ Chicago Bulls	L 116-105	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (35 pts)
Dec 29, 1971	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 123-84	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (32 pts)
Jan 03, 1972	@ New York Knicks	L 101-99	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38 pts)
Jan 04, 1972	vs. New York Knicks	W 121-100	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (36 pts)
Jan 05, 1972	@ Cincinnati Royals	W 115-106	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (40 pts)
Jan 08, 1972	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 136-119	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (36 pts)
Jan 09, 1972	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	W 120-104	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (39 pts)
Jan 11, 1972	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 115-114	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (27 pts)
Jan 12, 1972	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 104-102	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (26 pts)
Jan 14, 1972	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 104-77	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (31 pts)
Jan 16, 1972	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 126-97	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (29 pts)
Jan 21, 1972	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 120-91	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (29 pts)
Jan 23, 1972	vs. Atlanta Hawks	L 118-113	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33 pts)
Jan 25, 1972	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 123-91	Bob Dandridge (30 pts)
Jan 26, 1972	@ Detroit Pistons	W 120-94	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (34 pts)
Jan 28, 1972	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 127-118	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (34 pts)
Jan 30, 1972	@ Baltimore Bullets	W 116-112	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (39 pts)
Feb 01, 1972	@ Golden State Warriors	W 108-97	Oscar Robertson (33 pts)
Feb 02, 1972	@ Phoenix Suns	W 106-103	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (45 pts)
Feb 04, 1972	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 118-105	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (40 pts)
Feb 05, 1972	@ Houston Rockets	W 119-112	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (41 pts)
Feb 08, 1972	@ Buffalo Braves	W 126-108	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (31 pts)
Feb 09, 1972	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 126-121	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (53 pts)
Feb 11, 1972	vs. New York Knicks	L 113-107	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (37 pts)
Feb 12, 1972	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 123-100	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (34 pts)
Feb 13, 1972	@ Boston Celtics	W 117-109	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (51 pts)
Feb 17, 1972	@ Cincinnati Royals	W 111-97	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (34 pts)
Feb 18, 1972	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 132-126	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (53 pts)
Feb 19, 1972	@ Chicago Bulls	L 104-97	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (31 pts)
Feb 20, 1972	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 103-100	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (44 pts)
Feb 23, 1972	@ Baltimore Bullets	W 113-105	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (35 pts)
Feb 26, 1972	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 119-117	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (44 pts)
Feb 29, 1972	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 131-113	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (34 pts)
Mar 01, 1972	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 109-108	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33 pts)
Mar 03, 1972	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 94-81	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (27 pts)
Mar 06, 1972	vs. Boston Celtics	W 132-127	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (45 pts)
Mar 07, 1972	@ New York Knicks	L 110-101	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (35 pts)
Mar 12, 1972	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 109-99	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (30 pts)
Mar 14, 1972	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 109-98	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (36 pts)
Mar 15, 1972	@ Phoenix Suns	L 110-106	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (36 pts)
Mar 17, 1972	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 123-107	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (50 pts)
Mar 18, 1972	@ Houston Rockets	W 120-116	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (42 pts)
Mar 21, 1972	vs. Houston Rockets	W 111-94	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (37 pts)
Mar 24, 1972	vs. New York Knicks	W 131-88	Lucius Allen (28 pts)
Mar 25, 1972	vs. Cincinnati Royals	W 119-95	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (39 pts)

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