48-34 (.585)
Arena
Attendance
566,108 total
13,808 per game
13,808 per game
1971 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
5
81
Lee Dedmon
6
98
Bill Brickhouse
7
115
Gene Gathers
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Los Angeles Lakers
1970-71 Season Recap
The 1971 Los Angeles Lakers, coached by Joe Mullaney, lost the Conference Finals after finishing the NBA regular season in 1st place in the Western Conference Pacific Division with a 48-34 record.