1972–73 Capital Bullets season
| 1972–73 Baltimore Bullets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Gene Shue |
| Arena | Baltimore Civic Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 52–30 (.634) |
| Place |
Division: 1st (Central) Conference: 2nd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East Conference Semifinals (Eliminated 1–4) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television | WMAR-TV |
| Radio | WFBR |
During the 1972–73 NBA season, the Bullets acquired Elvin Hayes from the Houston Rockets. In the draft, the Bullets acquired Kevin Porter. After a slow start, the Bullets had a strong December by posting a 10–4 record. The Bullets, playing their tenth and final season in Baltimore finished the season by winning the Central Division for the 3rd straight season. In the playoffs, the Bullets faced their playoff rivals the New York Knicks. The Bullets fell in 5 games by a 1–4 margin. Following the season, the Bullets would move to Landover, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., and became the Capital Bullets.
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