Nov 25 @ SAS, LAL (11-4) beat SAS, 117-96, 16. Dec 12 @ CHI, PHI (18-3) beat CHI, 117-114, 22. (Series Stats)Won NBA Western Conference Finals (4-0) versus San Antonio Spurs 1981-82 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 48-34, Finished 1st in NBA Midwest Division Coach: Stan Albeck (48-34) Executive: Bob Bass PTS/G: 113.1 (3rd of 23) Opp PTS/G: 110.8 (18th of 23) SRS: 1.79 (7th of 23) Pace: 102.5 (6th of 23) The Spectrum Mitch Kupchak signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 23, 1981. Jan 8 @ CHI, LAL (24-9) lost to CHI, 113-119, 34. Jan 20, LAL (29-11) beat NJN, 132-113, 41. The reality is there are only four real contenders. Attendance: Mar 16 @ MIL, PHI (45-18) lost to MIL, 91-106, 66. Nov 21 @ SDC, LAL (9-4) beat SDC, 119-117, 14. The numbers to the left of each team indicate the team's seeding in its conference, and the numbers to the right indicate the number of games the team won in that round. Company. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will play outsized roles in how their respective teams close the season. Mar 30 @ MIL, PHI (49-22) lost to MIL, 114-116, 75. Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox. July 18, 1956: Missouri: Eddie Jordan: Guard . Apr 13 @ SAS, LAL (57-23) lost to SAS, 109-114, 82. 1982-83 . Home court advantage does not necessarily belong to the higher-seeded team, but instead the team with the better regular season record; teams enjoying the home advantage are shown in italics. Find out more. Jan 13, PHI (26-10) lost to MIL, 107-111, 37. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Dec 26 @ HOU, LAL (22-7) beat HOU, 96-94, 30. Mar 25 @ DET, PHI (47-21) lost to DET, 98-100, 69. However, he also questioned whether or not it was a "zone defense", which was illegal at the time. Net Rtg: +5.3 (2nd of 23), Arena: Season Stats. 105.5 (7th of 23), SRS: 5.74 (2nd of 23) Los Angeles Lakers standings in 1981-82 regular season; W L W/L % PPG PPGA P. 57: 25.695: 114.6: 109.8: 1. . Apr 14, PHI (56-24) beat DET, 119-111, 81. Feb 10 @ KCK, LAL (34-15) lost to KCK, 102-125, 50. Find out more. 15, 1956 : New . The Lakers went up, three games to one, with a 111101 win. Feb 26, LAL (40-17) beat PHI, 116-114, 58. Season Game Log. Magic Johnson signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on August 1, 1979. 57-25, Finished 1st in NBA Feb 26 @ LAL, PHI (40-15) lost to LAL, 114-116, 56. Roster . 2008-2023. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Feb 2 @ DAL, LAL (34-11) lost to DAL, 120-122, 46. Dec 17 @ GSW, LAL (18-7) lost to GSW, 115-120, 26. Jan 27 @ DAL, PHI (30-13) beat DAL, 99-86, 44. Dawkins would soon be shipped to the New Jersey Nets, and the 76ers acquired the final piece of their championship puzzle: Moses Malone, an MVP center from the Houston Rockets. Los Angeles Lakers - 1981-82 season. Jan 9 @ DET, LAL (25-9) beat DET, 130-127, 35. Although Johnson denied responsibility for Westhead's firing,[2] he was booed across the league, even by Lakers' fans[3] However, Buss was also unhappy with the Lakers offense and had intended on firing Westhead days before the WestheadJohnson altercation, but assistant GM West and GM Bill Sharman had convinced Buss to delay his decision. Company. Season Series. General Manager. Jan 22, LAL (30-11) beat DET, 123-111, 42. All columns may be sorted by clicking the column name. Feb 19, LAL (36-17) beat GSW, 126-106, 54. Dec 30 @ SEA, PHI (22-6) beat SEA, 102-99, 29. Bill Bertka. Nov 3 @ DEN, LAL (1-1) beat DEN, 135-134, 4. Jan 3, LAL (24-8) lost to SEA, 90-110, 33. Their problems continued early in the new season, and with the team at 74 the Lakers decided to fire head coach Paul Westhead. But led by Andrew Toney's 34 points, the 76ers exorcised the demons of 1981 by blowing out the Celtics 120106 in Game 7. 1981-82 Lakers Roster 1980-81 Lakers Roster 1979-80 Lakers Roster 1978-79 Lakers Roster 1977-78 Lakers Roster 1976-77 Lakers Roster 1975-76 Lakers Roster 1974-75 Lakers Roster 1973-74 Lakers Roster 1972-73 Lakers Roster 1971-72 Lakers Roster 1970-71 Lakers Roster 1969-70 Lakers Roster 1968-69 Lakers Roster 1967-68 Lakers Roster NO. The 1981-82 NBA season saw the Lakers win their third NBA Championship in Los Angeles, and their eighth overall in franchise history. Dec 22 @ NYK, PHI (20-5) beat NYK, 112-105, 26. Lakers Universe.com. GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM Birthplace Age; Dave . The Sixers, bolstered by the addition of league MVP Moses Malone, won 65 games, and steamrolled through the playoffs, in which they lost only once (completing Malone's famous "Fo, Fo, Fo" prediction, stating that the Sixers needed to win 4 games in each of the three series) in route to their third NBA title overall (they won in 1955 as the Syracuse Nationals, and in 1967). The Forum Mike McGee signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 1, 1981. Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference was once again a bloodbath at the top between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. Mar 5 @ DET, LAL (43-17) beat DET, 122-108, 61. Summary. Michael Cooper signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 1, 1978. Net Rtg: +4.7 (4th of 23), Arena: Dec 1 @ ATL, PHI (14-1) beat ATL, 107-98, 16. General Manager ( Utah Jazz, 1974 to 1976) Bill Sharman. Dec 4 @ DEN, LAL (14-6) beat DEN, 126-117, 25. However, the underdog Houston Rockets eliminated the Lakers in a best-of-three first round series two games to one. (Series Stats)Lost NBA Finals (0-4) versus Philadelphia 76ers All rights reserved. Do you have a blog? All rights reserved. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. Jan 30 @ BOS, LAL (34-10) lost to BOS, 95-110, 45. The record was broken, After a few years of success in NCAA basketball, the. 1981-82 Regular Season Team Stats. Despite missing Magic Johnson for 45 games due to a knee injury, the Lakers still managed an impressive 54-28 record during the regular season, and they were the #3 seed heading into the Western Conference playoffs. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Playoff Stats. Jan 28 @ HOU, PHI (30-14) lost to HOU, 101-109, 49. The 1980-81 NBA season was the Lakers' 33rd season in the NBA and the 21st season in Los Angeles. Nov 18 @ UTA, LAL (7-4) beat UTA, 113-110, 13. Jan 22 @ IND, PHI (28-12) beat IND, 112-105, 42. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 4:56AM. Mar 21, PHI (47-19) lost to BOS, 111-123, 67. Pace: 103.8 (10th of 23), Off Rtg: 110.5 (1st of 23) Read on to learn. 1981-82 Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 58-24, Finished 2nd in NBA Atlantic Division Coach: Billy Cunningham (58-24) Executive: Pat Williams PTS/G: 111.2 (5th of 23) Opp PTS/G: 105.5 (7th of 23) SRS: 5.74 (2nd of 23) Pace: 100.6 (11th of 23) $10,300,000. Apr 6 @ CHI, PHI (53-22) beat CHI, 117-104, 76. Billy Cunningham used all his centers, Caldwell Jones, Darryl Dawkins and Earl Cureton at different points to guard Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Nov 3 @ POR, LAL (0-2) lost to POR, 100-102, 3. Clicking on a tab heading will display the specified set of statistics. This helped bring the Los Angeles Lakers back to legitimate title contention, as they went 57-25, securing the No. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was acquired in a trade by the Los Angeles Lakers from the Milwaukee Bucks on June 16, 1975. Jan 8 @ NYK, LAL (27-8) beat NYK, 108-90, 36. The regular-season ran until mid to late-April for the first time. In Game 2 that wasn't quite enough, as Erving brought the Sixers back with 24 points and 16 rebounds, mostly defensive. July 18, 1956: Missouri: Eddie Jordan: Guard: 6'1" Apr 12 @ HOU, LAL (57-22) beat HOU, 114-113, 80. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Confirm that your trade proposal is valid according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. 598,739 (3rd of 23), NBA 1983 Playoffs: Jan 15 @ ATL, LAL (28-9) beat ATL, 120-101, 41. [4], Western Conference Semifinals: 40 (home: 20; road: 20), Western Conference Finals: 40 (home: 20; road: 20), "Something To Prove" Documentary on the 198182 Los Angeles Lakers, "1981 NBA Draft on databaseBasketball.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=198182_Los_Angeles_Lakers_season&oldid=1133215545, This page was last edited on 12 January 2023, at 18:57. Mar 17 @ UTA, LAL (45-21) beat UTA, 120-112, 67. Or write about sports? We are not making it all up in our heads, thinking well of Kris Dunn because we want to: he has real talents to bring, and a body that for the time being will allow him to use them. It was eclipsed when they were routed 131-92 by the Celtics in the clinching Game 6 of the 2008 Finals. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 4:56AM. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Stockton also announced the starting lineups of the 1982 NBA Finals in lieu of P.A. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The Forum Norm Nixon signed a multi-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on April 1, 1980. 1981-82 Los Angeles Lakers Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 57-25, Finished 1st in NBA Pacific Division Coach: Paul Westhead (7-4), Pat Riley (50-21) Executive: Bill Sharman PTS/G: 114.6 (2nd of 23) Opp PTS/G: 109.8 (15th of 23) SRS: 4.37 (4th of 23) Pace: 103.1 (4th of 23) Mar 4 @ NYK, LAL (41-19) lost to NYK, 119-129, 61. Attendance: Nevertheless, Philadelphia easily swept the Atlanta Hawks 20 in the first round, then ousted the Bucks in the next round 42. Nov 10 @ SAS, LAL (2-4) lost to SAS, 102-128, 7. In the 1981 NBA Finals, the Celtics had no problems with the Rockets, and Bird won his first championship. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Oct 30, LAL (0-1) lost to HOU, 112-113, 2. LAKERS SEASON INFORMATION Prev / 1981-82 / Next; Season Summary Team Roster Team/Player Stats Scores & Schedule NBA Standings: THE PLAYERS ; Name Position . This helped bring the Los Angeles Lakers back to legitimate title contention, as they went 57-25,. Mar 21, LAL (47-21) beat HOU, 107-102, 69. Mar 22, LAL (50-18) beat SEA, 123-108, 69. Apr 4 @ SEA, LAL (54-20) lost to SEA, 111-121, 75. Feb 21 @ DEN, LAL (37-17) beat DEN, 132-131, 55. Opp PTS/G: Dec 27 @ PHO, PHI (20-6) lost to PHO, 96-99, 27. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. (Series Stats)Won NBA Finals (4-2) versus Philadelphia 76ers 7' 0" 231 lbs. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Feb 8 @ SEA, LAL (37-11) beat SEA, 121-118, 50. . The season ended with the Los Angeles Lakers winning the NBA Championship, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. Muscal Mediacom, S.L. All content 2000-2023 RealGM, L.L.C. Dec 5 @ NJN, PHI (15-3) beat NJN, 114-105, 21. Nov 6 @ UTA, LAL (3-1) beat UTA, 104-101, 9. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Find out more. 114.6 (2nd of 23) Select the first team from the drop down menu. Jan 17 @ NJN, PHI (26-12) lost to NJN, 97-105, 39. In the Eastern Conference finals, the 76ers blew out the Celtics twice at The Spectrum to take a 31 lead, only to lose the next two games in a harrowing replay of the 1981 playoffs. Jan 25 @ POR, LAL (32-9) beat POR, 125-120, 44. In this game, Laker coach Pat Riley took a different defensive approach, assigning Magic Johnson to cover Julius Erving straight-up on defense. The 1982 NBA Finals documentary "Something to Prove" recaps all the action of this series. But an early-season disagreement between coach Paul Westhead and Magic Johnson. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. It was the franchise's 14th championship and first in seven seasons. Record: The 1981-82 Los Angeles Lakers roster for the NBA regular season and playoffs. The Lakers were stunned in the 1981 NBA Playoffs by the Houston Rockets in a 3-game mini-series. Technology; Examples; Data; Personalities; Platforms; Menu. 109.8 (15th of 23), SRS: 4.37 (4th of 23) Data Provided By Apr 18 @ PHO, LAL (57-25) beat PHO, 120-115, Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. 1976-1977. This record was eclipsed two years later when the finals ended on June 12, 1984. Feb 17, PHI (37-14) beat DAL, 114-109, 52. With a healthy Johnson and the additions of Kurt Rambis and Bob McAdoo, the Lakers rallied to finish with a 5725 record, best in the Western Conference. Los Angeles Lakers 1980 Championship Roster : Player : Position : Height : Weight : Born : College : Michael Cooper : G / F : 6'7" 170 lbs. Mar 2 @ CHI, PHI (40-17) lost to CHI, 109-112, 61. The division champions are marked by an asterisk. Clay Johnson signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers on April 2, 1982. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. . Or write about sports? We also use cookies to ensure we show you advertising that is relevant to you. The reasons for their failure may have been inherent to the whole project. Feb 20 @ IND, LAL (40-13) beat IND, 126-112, 54. Visit ESPN to view the Los Angeles Lakers team roster for the current season. Michael Cooper signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 1, 1978. ", encouraging the 76ers to defeat the hated Lakers in the championship round. Apr 7 @ PHO, LAL (55-21) beat PHO, 117-108, 78. Hard-charging bruiser Kurt Rambis pulled down 11 rebounds. Nov 16 @ PHO, LAL (7-2) lost to PHO, 105-113, 10. Learn more and register, Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. Los Angeles Lakers. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Wilkes scored 10, Kareem and McAdoo scored 8 each, Nixon and Cooper scored 7 each, and Nixon had 4 assists during the run, on the way to a 124-117 Game 1 win, thereby stealing the home-court advantage. (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 4:56AM. Jan 12 @ CLE, LAL (26-10) beat CLE, 114-100, 37. On the defensive end, they kept up the pressure with their zone trap. Mar 30, LAL (49-23) beat SDC, 143-120, 73. Darryl Dawkins fouled out and only had 10 points and one rebound in 20 minutes played. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. (Series Stats)Won NBA Eastern Conference Finals (4-3) versus Boston Celtics As time wound down, the Boston Garden crowd began to chant "Beat L.A.! Dec 2 @ SEA, LAL (13-6) lost to SEA, 96-104, 20. Kurt Rambis signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers on September 13, 1981. About; Shoutouts ; Product. Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-0) versus Phoenix Suns Feb 23, LAL (38-17) beat DEN, 145-129, 56. . $10,300,000. Do you have a sports website? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Nov 24 @ DAL, LAL (10-4) beat DAL, 125-110, 15. Mar 23, LAL (47-22) lost to DAL, 116-118, 70. Jan 5 @ DET, PHI (24-7) lost to DET, 101-124, 33. 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