The NBA Belt · reign 1,103
Golden State Warriors
Took the belt from Chicago Bulls, 86–72, on May 11, 1975. Lost it to Buffalo Braves, 104–92, on October 25, 1975.
6Defenses
167Days
99thReign for the franchise
+1Closest call · May 25, 1975
4.3Average winning margin
39thLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
109thMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
Defended against
Washington Bullets ×4BullsCavaliers
The seasons
- 1974–75: Boston Celtics had the best record (60–22–0); they won the NBA title while holding the belt; 6 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 53 times that season.
- 1975–76: they had the best record (59–23–0); Boston Celtics won the NBA title; 2 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 53 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Golden State Warriors across the 8 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Barry | 221 | 8 |
| 2 | Jamaal Wilkes | 114 | 8 |
| 3 | Charlie Johnson | 84 | 8 |
| 4 | Phil Smith | 74 | 8 |
| 5 | Derrek Dickey | 48 | 7 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Golden State Warriors’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,505 | May 11, 1975 | Golden State Warriors beat Chicago Bulls 86–72 Playoffs Game → | +14 | Title change |
| 2,506 | May 14, 1975 | Golden State Warriors beat Chicago Bulls 83–79 Playoffs | +4 | Defense |
| 2,507 | May 18, 1975 | Golden State Warriors beat Washington Bullets 101–95 Playoffs | +6 | Defense |
| 2,508 | May 20, 1975 | Golden State Warriors beat Washington Bullets 92–91 Playoffs | +1 | Defense |
| 2,509 | May 23, 1975 | Golden State Warriors beat Washington Bullets 109–101 Playoffs | +8 | Defense |
| 2,510 | May 25, 1975 | Golden State Warriors beat Washington Bullets 96–95 Playoffs | +1 | Defense |
| 2,511 | Oct 23, 1975 | Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers 89–83 | +6 | Defense |
| 2,512 | Oct 25, 1975 | Buffalo Braves beat Golden State Warriors 104–92 Game → | −12 | Title change |