1971–72 Atlanta Hawks season

Updated on Dec 17, 2024

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Head coach Richie Guerin		Record 36–46 (.439)
Arena Alexander Memorial Coliseum Place Division: 2nd (Central)Conference: 4th (Eastern) Playoff finish East Conference Semifinals(eliminated 2–4)

The 1971-72 NBA season was the Hawks' 23rd season in the NBA and fourth season in Atlanta.

Season standings

z – clinched division titley – clinched division titlex – clinched playoff spot

(A1) Boston Celtics vs. (C2) Atlanta Hawks: Celtics win series 4-2

Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 126, Atlanta 108

Game 2 @ Atlanta: Atlanta 113, Boston 104

Game 3 @ Boston: Boston 136, Atlanta 113

Game 4 @ Atlanta: Atlanta 112, Boston 110

Game 5 @ Boston: Boston 124, Atlanta 114

Game 6 @ Atlanta: Boston 127, Atlanta 118

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