1972-73 National Basketball Association Standings
1972-73 National Basketball Association Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1972-73 National Basketball Association Statistical Leaders
Postseason
Conference Semifinals - Boston Celtics over Atlanta Hawks 4-2Conference Semifinals - Los Angeles Lakers over Chicago Bulls 4-3
Conference Semifinals - New York Knicks over Baltimore Bullets 4-1
Conference Semifinals - Golden State Warriors over Milwaukee Bucks 4-2
Conference Finals - Los Angeles Lakers over Golden State Warriors 4-1
Conference Finals - New York Knicks over Boston Celtics 4-3
Finals - New York Knicks over Los Angeles Lakers 4-1
1972-73 NBA Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | PF | PA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Division | |||||||
| Boston Celtics | 68 | 14 | .829 | 9238 | 8566 | Lost conference finals | |
| New York Knicks | 57 | 25 | .695 | 8610 | 8053 | Won NBA championship | |
| Buffalo Braves | 21 | 61 | .256 | 8471 | 9223 | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 9 | 73 | .110 | 8540 | 9531 | ||
| Central Division | |||||||
| Baltimore Bullets | 52 | 30 | .634 | 8606 | 8331 | Lost conference semifinals | |
| Atlanta Hawks | 46 | 36 | .561 | 9219 | 9212 | Lost conference semifinals | |
| Houston Rockets | 33 | 49 | .402 | 9250 | 9392 | ||
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 32 | 50 | .390 | 8418 | 8637 | ||
| Midwest Division | |||||||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 60 | 22 | .732 | 8789 | 8115 | Lost conference semifinals | |
| Chicago Bulls | 51 | 31 | .622 | 8534 | 8248 | Lost conference semifinals | |
| Detroit Pistons | 40 | 42 | .488 | 9042 | 9024 | ||
| Kansas City-Omaha Kings | 36 | 46 | .439 | 8822 | 9061 | ||
| Pacific Division | |||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 60 | 22 | .732 | 9159 | 8459 | Lost finals | |
| Golden State Warriors | 47 | 35 | .573 | 8923 | 8669 | Lost conference finals | |
| Phoenix Suns | 38 | 44 | .463 | 9155 | 9260 | ||
| Seattle Supersonics | 26 | 56 | .317 | 8500 | 8984 | ||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 21 | 61 | .256 | 8707 | 9218 | ||
