The NBA Belt · reign 1,415
Milwaukee Bucks
Took the belt from Philadelphia 76ers, 116–114, on March 30, 1982. Lost it to Washington Bullets, 115–114, on April 10, 1982.
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49thReign for the franchise
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The season
- 1981–82: Boston Celtics had the best record (63–19–0); Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 43 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Milwaukee Bucks across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sidney Moncrief | 158 | 7 |
| 2 | Marques Johnson | 148 | 7 |
| 3 | Bob Lanier | 122 | 7 |
| 4 | Mickey Johnson | 101 | 7 |
| 5 | Scott May | 83 | 7 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Milwaukee Bucks’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,149 | Mar 30, 1982 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Philadelphia 76ers 116–114 Game → | +2 | Title change |
| 3,150 | Apr 1, 1982 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Atlanta Hawks 117–113 | +4 | Defense |
| 3,151 | Apr 2, 1982 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Chicago Bulls 114–105 | +9 | Defense |
| 3,152 | Apr 4, 1982 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Indiana Pacers 129–115 | +14 | Defense |
| 3,153 | Apr 6, 1982 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Boston Celtics 122–116 | +6 | Defense |
| 3,154 | Apr 9, 1982 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Detroit Pistons 118–100 | +18 | Defense |
| 3,155 | Apr 10, 1982 | Washington Bullets beat Milwaukee Bucks 115–114 Game → | −1 | Title change |