The 1974-75 Golden State Warriors season was a landmark campaign in the franchise’s history, culminating in their first NBA Championship since relocating to the West Coast. Coached by Al Attles, the Warriors finished the regular season with a 48-34 record, topping the Pacific Division. This success was largely attributed to the stellar performance of Rick Barry, who led the team with his scoring prowess and playmaking ability.
Entering the playoffs as underdogs, the Warriors demonstrated resilience and skill in overcoming the odds. In the Western Conference Finals, they faced the Chicago Bulls and emerged victorious in a hard-fought seven-game series. Barry’s leadership and the contributions of key players like Jamaal Wilkes and Clifford Ray were instrumental in their success. The Warriors then advanced to the NBA Finals against the Washington Bullets, who were heavily favored to win the championship.
Defying expectations, the Warriors swept the Bullets in four games to claim the NBA title. Rick Barry was named Finals MVP, averaging 29.5 points per game and showcasing his all-around game. The Warriors’ victory was a testament to their teamwork, strategic play, and the guidance of Coach Attles. This season remains a significant chapter in the Warriors’ history, marking their rise as a formidable force in the NBA during the mid-1970s.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Western Conference Semifinals: 4-2, Western Conference Finals: 4-3, NBA Finals: 4-0
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 1974-75 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Rick Barry | 80 | 30.6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 17 | 28.2 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Jamaal Wilkes | 82 | 14.2 | 8.2 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 17 | 15.0 | 7.0 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Butch Beard | 82 | 12.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 17 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Charles Johnson | 79 | 10.9 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 17 | 12.5 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Clifford Ray | 82 | 9.4 | 10.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 17 | 6.1 | 9.8 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Mullins | 66 | 8.2 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 17 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Phil Smith | 74 | 7.7 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 16 | 6.4 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Derrek Dickey | 80 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 15 | 6.9 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| George Johnson | 82 | 4.4 | 7.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 17 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| Charles Dudley | 67 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Frank Kendrick | 24 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Steve Bracey | 42 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bill Bridges | 15 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Golden State Warriors in the 1975 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs Second Round vs. Seattle SuperSonics
In the 1975 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors stunned many by sweeping the Chicago Bulls in the Western Conference Finals, which was technically the second round due to the playoff format at the time. Led by Rick Barry's scoring brilliance and a balanced team effort, the Warriors showcased their resilience and depth, setting the stage for their eventual championship run. Their performance against the Bulls underscored a cohesive team dynamic and a strategic prowess that would carry them through to an unexpected NBA title.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1975 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 123-96 | |
| Apr 16, 1975 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 100-99 | |
| Apr 17, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 105-96 | |
| Apr 19, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 111-94 | |
| Apr 22, 1975 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 124-100 | |
| Apr 24, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 105-96 |
1975 Conference Championship vs. Chicago Bulls
In the 1975 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors showcased their resilience and skill by defeating the Chicago Bulls in a tightly contested seven-game series during the Western Conference Finals. Led by the dynamic Rick Barry, the Warriors overcame a 3-2 series deficit, winning the final two games to advance to the NBA Finals. This victory was a pivotal moment in their championship run, as the Warriors went on to secure their first NBA title since relocating to the West Coast.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1975 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 107-89 | |
| Apr 30, 1975 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 90-89 | |
| May 04, 1975 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-101 | |
| May 06, 1975 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 111-106 | |
| May 08, 1975 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 89-79 | |
| May 11, 1975 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 86-72 | |
| May 14, 1975 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 83-79 |
1975 NBA Finals vs. Washington Bullets
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1975 | @ Washington Bullets | W 101-95 | |
| May 20, 1975 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 92-91 | |
| May 23, 1975 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 109-101 | |
| May 25, 1975 | @ Washington Bullets | W 96-95 |
Golden State Warriors 1974-75 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1974-75 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 1974 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-90 | |
| Oct 19, 1974 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-110 | |
| Oct 22, 1974 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 107-106 | |
| Oct 25, 1974 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-97 | |
| Oct 26, 1974 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-104 | |
| Oct 29, 1974 | vs. Buffalo Braves | W 130-101 | |
| Nov 01, 1974 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 99-88 | |
| Nov 02, 1974 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-90 | |
| Nov 03, 1974 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-100 | |
| Nov 07, 1974 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-93 | |
| Nov 09, 1974 | vs. New York Knicks | W 97-93 | |
| Nov 10, 1974 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 106-103 | |
| Nov 12, 1974 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 128-111 | |
| Nov 16, 1974 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 106-102 | |
| Nov 17, 1974 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 106-105 | |
| Nov 19, 1974 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 111-106 | |
| Nov 20, 1974 | @ Boston Celtics | W 120-115 | |
| Nov 21, 1974 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 106-74 | |
| Nov 23, 1974 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 110-98 | |
| Nov 26, 1974 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 144-124 | |
| Nov 30, 1974 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 128-118 | |
| Dec 03, 1974 | vs. New Orleans Jazz | W 122-101 | |
| Dec 05, 1974 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 108-106 | |
| Dec 07, 1974 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 132-96 | |
| Dec 10, 1974 | @ Houston Rockets | L 111-97 | |
| Dec 11, 1974 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 106-103 | |
| Dec 12, 1974 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 129-109 | |
| Dec 14, 1974 | @ Washington Bullets | L 99-91 | |
| Dec 17, 1974 | @ New York Knicks | W 126-108 | |
| Dec 20, 1974 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 94-93 | |
| Dec 21, 1974 | @ Kansas City-Omaha Kings | L 107-84 | |
| Dec 23, 1974 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 111-94 | |
| Dec 26, 1974 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-101 | |
| Dec 28, 1974 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 115-105 | |
| Dec 30, 1974 | vs. Kansas City-Omaha Kings | W 110-102 | |
| Jan 04, 1975 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 104-96 | |
| Jan 07, 1975 | vs. New Orleans Jazz | W 136-94 | |
| Jan 09, 1975 | vs. New York Knicks | W 132-96 | |
| Jan 10, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 119-94 | |
| Jan 11, 1975 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 114-105 | |
| Jan 16, 1975 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-100 | |
| Jan 17, 1975 | @ Buffalo Braves | L 121-116 | |
| Jan 18, 1975 | @ Washington Bullets | L 125-101 | |
| Jan 21, 1975 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 138-108 | |
| Jan 23, 1975 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-100 | |
| Jan 25, 1975 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 114-109 | |
| Jan 26, 1975 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 128-113 | |
| Jan 29, 1975 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 93-90 | |
| Jan 31, 1975 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 127-103 | |
| Feb 02, 1975 | @ Kansas City-Omaha Kings | L 127-101 | |
| Feb 04, 1975 | @ Houston Rockets | W 107-105 | |
| Feb 06, 1975 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 98-97 | |
| Feb 08, 1975 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 105-96 | |
| Feb 11, 1975 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 112-108 | |
| Feb 13, 1975 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 96-93 | |
| Feb 14, 1975 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-87 | |
| Feb 15, 1975 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-101 | |
| Feb 18, 1975 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-98 | |
| Feb 20, 1975 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 108-102 | |
| Feb 21, 1975 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 105-93 | |
| Feb 22, 1975 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 114-108 | |
| Feb 25, 1975 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 111-97 | |
| Feb 28, 1975 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 102-96 | |
| Mar 01, 1975 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 110-95 | |
| Mar 02, 1975 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 122-86 | |
| Mar 04, 1975 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 117-102 | |
| Mar 06, 1975 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 110-106 | |
| Mar 07, 1975 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 110-107 | |
| Mar 09, 1975 | @ Boston Celtics | W 102-101 | |
| Mar 11, 1975 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-90 | |
| Mar 13, 1975 | vs. Buffalo Braves | L 122-103 | |
| Mar 15, 1975 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 120-84 | |
| Mar 16, 1975 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-95 | |
| Mar 18, 1975 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 133-103 | |
| Mar 20, 1975 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-95 | |
| Mar 22, 1975 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 133-117 | |
| Mar 25, 1975 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 139-122 | |
| Mar 27, 1975 | vs. Kansas City-Omaha Kings | W 111-103 | |
| Mar 28, 1975 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 96-92 | |
| Mar 29, 1975 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 115-112 | |
| Apr 04, 1975 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 128-99 | |
| Apr 05, 1975 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 109-108 |