1971–72 Atlanta Hawks season

The 1971–72 NBA season was the Hawks' 23rd season in the NBA and fourth season in Atlanta.

Season standings

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

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 29
 * @ Boston
 * L 108–126
 * Lou Hudson (29)
 * Don Adams (12)
 * Herm Gilliam (8)
 * Boston Garden 12,815
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * March 31
 * Boston
 * W 113–104
 * Lou Hudson (41)
 * Walt Bellamy (18)
 * Herm Gilliam (9)
 * Alexander Memorial Coliseum 6,955
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * April 2
 * @ Boston
 * L 113–136
 * Pete Maravich (37)
 * Jim Washington (11)
 * Pete Maravich (6)
 * Boston Garden 12,094
 * 1–2
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 * 4
 * April 4
 * Boston
 * W 112–110
 * Pete Maravich (36)
 * Walt Bellamy (15)
 * Don Adams (4)
 * Alexander Memorial Coliseum 7,192
 * 2–2
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 * 5
 * April 7
 * @ Boston
 * L 114–124
 * three players tied (21)
 * Walt Bellamy (13)
 * Pete Maravich (8)
 * Boston Garden 15,315
 * 2–3
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 * 6
 * April 9
 * Boston
 * L 118–127
 * Pete Maravich (37)
 * Walt Bellamy (15)
 * Pete Maravich (5)
 * Alexander Memorial Coliseum 7,192
 * 2–4