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The NBA belt in the 1970s

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919Belt games
419Title changes
22Franchises that held it
CelticsHeld it longest

The reign of the decade: Los Angeles Lakers, from December 3, 1971, with 17 defenses.

Days with the belt, 1970s

Boston Celtics54315%
New York Knicks42712%
Los Angeles Lakers34710%
Oklahoma City Thunder2918%
Los Angeles Clippers2587%
Washington Wizards2387%
Milwaukee Bucks2216%
Indiana Pacers2156%
Golden State Warriors2126%
Chicago Bulls1434%

Best reigns that began this decade

Dec 3, 1971Los Angeles Lakers17 def.
Feb 14, 1971Milwaukee Bucks14 def.
Nov 8, 1970Milwaukee Bucks10 def.
Nov 22, 1973Milwaukee Bucks9 def.
Jan 4, 1971Milwaukee Bucks8 def.
Oct 13, 1972Boston Celtics8 def.
Oct 21, 1973Chicago Bulls8 def.
Jan 25, 1972Los Angeles Lakers7 def.
Feb 14, 1973Chicago Bulls7 def.
Dec 30, 1977Denver Nuggets7 def.

Seasons

1969–701970–711971–721972–731973–741974–751975–761976–771977–781978–791979–80

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