The 1971–72 NBA season was the Hawks' 23rd season in the NBA and fourth season in Atlanta. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | March 29 | @ Boston | L 108–126 | Lou Hudson (29) | Don Adams (12) | Herm Gilliam (8) | Boston Garden12,815 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | March 31 | Boston | W 113–104 | Lou Hudson (41) | Walt Bellamy (18) | Herm Gilliam (9) | Alexander Memorial Coliseum6,955 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | April 2 | @ Boston | L 113–136 | Pete Maravich (37) | Jim Washington (11) | Pete Maravich (6) | Boston Garden12,094 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | April 4 | Boston | W 112–110 | Pete Maravich (36) | Walt Bellamy (15) | Don Adams (4) | Alexander Memorial Coliseum7,192 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | April 7 | @ Boston | L 114–124 | three players tied (21) | Walt Bellamy (13) | Pete Maravich (8) | Boston Garden15,315 | 2–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | April 9 | Boston | L 118–127 | Pete Maravich (37) | Walt Bellamy (15) | Pete Maravich (5) | Alexander Memorial Coliseum7,192 | 2–4 |- References Atlanta Atlanta Hawks seasons Atlanta Atlanta