1970–71 Los Angeles Lakers season

The 1970–71 NBA season was the Lakers' 23rd season in the NBA and 11th season in Los Angeles.

The Lakers, handicapped by the loss of star Jerry West to a season-ending injury with 13 games remaining in the regular season, would be eliminated by the eventual champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, in five games in the Western Conference finals.

The team's season roster is featured in the video games NBA 2K16, NBA 2K17, and NBA 2K18.

Season standings

 * z – clinched division title
 * y – clinched division title
 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 24
 * Chicago
 * W 100–99
 * Jim McMillian (26)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (21)
 * Gail Goodrich (11)
 * The Forum 10,726
 * 1–0
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 * 2
 * March 26
 * Chicago
 * W 105–95
 * Gail Goodrich (29)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (20)
 * Gail Goodrich (7)
 * The Forum 13,469
 * 2–0
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 * 3
 * March 28
 * @ Chicago
 * L 98–106
 * Gail Goodrich (39)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (18)
 * Goodrich, Chamberlain (6)
 * Chicago Stadium 10,101
 * 2–1
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 * 4
 * March 30
 * @ Chicago
 * L 102–112
 * Gail Goodrich (32)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (23)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (7)
 * Chicago Stadium 18,650
 * 2–2
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 * 5
 * April 1
 * Chicago
 * W 115–89
 * Gail Goodrich (33)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (14)
 * Gail Goodrich (11)
 * The Forum 13,935
 * 3–2
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 * 6
 * April 4
 * @ Chicago
 * L 99–113
 * Gail Goodrich (25)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (33)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (9)
 * Chicago Stadium 14,211
 * 3–3
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 * 7
 * April 6
 * Chicago
 * W 109–98
 * Gail Goodrich (29)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (19)
 * Goodrich, Chamberlain (9)
 * The Forum 17,505
 * 4–3


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 * 1
 * April 9
 * @ Milwaukee
 * L 85–106
 * Wilt Chamberlain (22)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (20)
 * Gail Goodrich (7)
 * Milwaukee Arena 10,746
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * April 11
 * @ Milwaukee
 * L 73–91
 * Wilt Chamberlain (26)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (22)
 * Gail Goodrich (4)
 * Milwaukee Arena 10,746
 * 0–2
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 * 3
 * April 14
 * Milwaukee
 * W 118–107
 * four players tied (24)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (24)
 * Gail Goodrich (8)
 * The Forum 17,334
 * 1–2
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 * 4
 * April 16
 * Milwaukee
 * L 94–117
 * Gail Goodrich (26)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (16)
 * Gail Goodrich (11)
 * The Forum 17,505
 * 1–3
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 * 5
 * April 18
 * @ Milwaukee
 * L 98–116
 * Happy Hairston (27)
 * Wilt Chamberlain (12)
 * Gail Goodrich (9)
 * Milwaukee Arena 10,746
 * 1–4

Awards and records

 * Jerry West, All-NBA First Team
 * Jerry West, NBA All-Defensive First Team
 * Jerry West, NBA All-Star Game
 * Wilt Chamberlain, NBA All-Star Game