1971–72 Chicago Bulls season

The 1971–72 NBA season was the Bulls' sixth season in the NBA.

Season standings

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

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 28
 * @ Los Angeles
 * L 80–95
 * Jerry Sloan (18)
 * Clifford Ray (17)
 * Norm Van Lier (4)
 * The Forum 17,505
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * March 30
 * @ Los Angeles
 * L 124–131
 * Bob Love (26)
 * Clifford Ray (12)
 * Norm Van Lier (10)
 * The Forum 17,505
 * 0–2
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 * 3
 * April 2
 * Los Angeles
 * L 101–108
 * Norm Van Lier (22)
 * Clifford Ray (20)
 * Norm Van Lier (8)
 * Chicago Stadium 17,805
 * 0–3
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 * 4
 * April 4
 * Los Angeles
 * L 97–108
 * Clifford Ray (20)
 * Clifford Ray (17)
 * Norm Van Lier (11)
 * Chicago Stadium 18,847
 * 0–4

Awards and records

 * Bob Love, All-NBA Second Team
 * Jerry Sloan, NBA All-Defensive First Team
 * Norm Van Lier, NBA All-Defensive Second Team
 * Bob Love, NBA All-Defensive Second Team
 * Clifford Ray, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team
 * Bob Love, NBA All-Star Game