1974–75 Washington Bullets season
| 1974–75 Washington Bullets season | |
|---|---|
| Eastern Conference Champions | |
| Head coach | K. C. Jones |
| Arena | Capital Centre |
| Results | |
| Record | 60–22 (.732) |
| Place |
Division: 1st (Central) Conference: 2nd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
NBA Finals (Eliminated 0-4) |
|
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WDCA |
| Radio | WOL |
The 1974-75 Washington Bullets played in their 14th season. The franchise changed their name from the Capital Bullets to the Washington Bullets. The franchise captured its 6th division title in 7 years by posting a franchise best record of 60-22.[1] The Bullets were nearly unbeatable at home posting a record of 36-5 at the Capital Centre.[1] The Bullets won their second Eastern Conference title, but were swept in the NBA Finals in four games by the Golden State Warriors.
Draft picks
Regular season
Season standings
| Central Division | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Div |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y-Washington Bullets | 60 | 22 | .732 | – | 36–5 | 24–17 | 22–8 |
| x-Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | .500 | 19 | 29–12 | 12–29 | 16–14 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 40 | 42 | .488 | 20 | 29–12 | 11–30 | 17–13 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 31 | 51 | .378 | 29 | 22–19 | 9–32 | 11–19 |
| New Orleans Jazz | 23 | 59 | .280 | 37 | 20–21 | 3–38 | 9–21 |
| # | Eastern Conference | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | |
| 1 | z-Boston Celtics | 60 | 22 | .732 | – |
| 2 | y-Washington Bullets | 60 | 22 | .732 | – |
| 3 | x-Buffalo Braves | 49 | 33 | .598 | 11 |
| 4 | x-Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | .500 | 19 |
| 5 | x-New York Knicks | 40 | 42 | .488 | 20 |
| 6 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 40 | 42 | .488 | 20 |
| 7 | Philadelphia 76ers | 34 | 48 | .415 | 26 |
| 8 | Atlanta Hawks | 31 | 51 | .378 | 29 |
| 9 | New Orleans Jazz | 23 | 59 | .280 | 37 |
Notes
- z, y – division champions
- x – clinched playoff spot
Record vs. opponents
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| Team | ATL | BOS | BUF | CHI | CLE | DET | GSW | HOU | KCO | LAL | MIL | NOJ | NYK | PHI | PHO | POR | SEA | WAS |
| Atlanta | — | 0–4 | 1–3 | 0–4 | 3–4 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 2–5 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 3–5 | 0–4 | 2–2 | 4–0 | 1–3 | 3–1 | 3–5 |
| Boston | 4–0 | — | 5–4 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 1–3 | 4–0 | 2–2 | 4–0 | 4–0 | 4–0 | 7–2 | 5–3 | 3–1 | 4–0 | 2–2 | 2–2 |
| Buffalo | 3–1 | 4–5 | — | 1–3 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 4–0 | 1–3 | 4–0 | 5–3 | 6–3 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 2–2 |
| Chicago | 4–0 | 1–3 | 3–1 | — | 2–2 | 4–5 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 4–5 | 3–1 | 3–5 | 4–0 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 4–0 | 1–3 |
| Cleveland | 4–3 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 2–2 | — | 2–2 | 2–2 | 4–4 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 6–1 | 1–3 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 3–5 |
| Detroit | 2–2 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 5–4 | 2–2 | — | 1–3 | 2–2 | 2–6 | 3–1 | 3–6 | 4–0 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 1–3 |
| Golden State | 3–1 | 3–1 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 3–1 | — | 2–2 | 2–2 | 5–2 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 5–3 | 5–3 | 4–3 | 1–3 |
| Houston | 5–2 | 0–4 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 4–4 | 2–2 | 2–2 | — | 4–0 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 5–3 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 2–5 |
| Kansas City-Omaha | 2–2 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 5–4 | 2–2 | 6–2 | 2–2 | 0–4 | — | 3–1 | 6–3 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 1–3 | 1–3 |
| Los Angeles | 2–2 | 0–4 | 0–4 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 2–5 | 2–2 | 1–3 | — | 4–0 | 3–1 | 0–4 | 3–1 | 4–4 | 2–5 | 2–6 | 1–3 |
| Milwaukee | 2–2 | 0–4 | 3–1 | 5–3 | 3–1 | 6–3 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 3–6 | 0–4 | — | 3–1 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 0–4 |
| New Orleans | 5–3 | 0–4 | 0–4 | 0–4 | 1–6 | 0–4 | 2–2 | 3–5 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 1–3 | — | 2–2 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 0–7 |
| New York | 4–0 | 2–7 | 3–5 | 1–3 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 4–0 | 1–3 | 2–2 | — | 4–5 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 1–3 |
| Philadelphia | 2–2 | 3–5 | 3–6 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 5–4 | — | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 1–3 |
| Phoenix | 0–4 | 1–3 | 1–3 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 3–5 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 4–4 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 1–3 | 2–2 | — | 1–6 | 4–3 | 1–3 |
| Portland | 3–1 | 0–4 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 3–5 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 5–2 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 6–1 | — | 2–6 | 1–3 |
| Seattle | 1–3 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 0–4 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 3–4 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 6–2 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 3–4 | 6–2 | — | 1–3 |
| Washington | 5–3 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 5–3 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 5–2 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 4–0 | 7–0 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 3–1 | 3–1 | — |
Playoffs
East First Round
The Bullets had a first round bye.
East Conference Semifinals
In the playoffs the Bullets would survive a tough 7-game series against the Buffalo Braves. A highlight of the series was that the home team took all 7 game in a series.[1]
(2) Washington Bullets vs. (3) Buffalo Braves: Bullets win series 4-3
- Game 1 @ Washington: Buffalo 113, Washington 102
- Game 2 @ Buffalo: Washington 120, Buffalo 106
- Game 3 @ Washington: Washington 111, Buffalo 96
- Game 4 @ Buffalo: Buffalo 108, Washington 102
- Game 5 @ Washington: Washington 97, Buffalo 93
- Game 6 @ Buffalo: Buffalo 102, Washington 96
- Game 7 @ Washington: Washington 115, Buffalo 96
East Conference Finals
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Washington Bullets: Bullets win series 4-2
- Game 1 @ Boston: Washington 100, Boston 95
- Game 2 @ Washington: Washington 117, Boston 92
- Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 101, Washington 90
- Game 4 @ Washington: Washington 119, Boston 108
- Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 103, Washington 99
- Game 6 @ Washington: Washington 98, Boston 92
NBA Finals
The Bullets reached the NBA Finals but found themselves swept in 4 straight by the Golden State Warriors, although the Warriors would only win 2 of the 4 games by 1 point.[1]
(E1) Washington Bullets vs. (W1) Golden State Warriors: Warriors win series 4-0
- Game 1 @ Washington: Golden State 101, Washington 95
- Game 2 @ Golden State: Golden State 92, Washington 91
- Game 3 @ Golden State: Golden State 109, Washington 101
- Game 4 @ Washington: Golden State 96, Washington 95
Awards and honors
- Elvin Hayes, All-NBA First Team
- Phil Chenier, All-NBA Second Team
- Elvin Hayes, NBA All-Defensive Second Team