The 1970–71 season was the Bullets 10th season in the NBA. The NBA divided itself into 4 divisions as the Bullets were placed in the Central Division inside the Eastern Conference. Despite playing close to .500 basketball all season, the Bullets would capture the Central Division with a 42–40 record.

In the playoffs the Bullets would get off to a quick start as they grabbed a 3–1 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the Bullets would find themselves in a 7th game and that game the Bullets would emerge victorious 128–120. The Bullets would face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Bullets would finally break through in Game 5 and break the tie in the series by beating the Knicks at Madison Square Garden 89–84. The Bullets would have a chance to close the series out at home, but the Knicks would bounce back with a 113–96 win to force a 7th and deciding game in New York. In the seventh game, the Bullets would triumph, winning in New York by 2 points to reach the NBA Finals. However, the Bullets would be swept in 4 straight games by the Milwaukee Bucks.

(C1) Baltimore Bullets vs. (A2) Philadelphia 76ers: Bullets win series 4–3

(A1) New York Knicks vs. (C1) Baltimore Bullets: Bullets win series 4–3

Bucks win series 4–0

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