 The Lakers starting five had to account early for an injury to Wilt Chamberlain, who played just twelve regular-season games.Happy Hairston joined Elgin Baylor to average 20 points per game, even as Baylor was hampered by injury for much of the year.Guard Jerry West led the NBA in scoring, averaging 31.2 points per game on 50% shooting from the field and 82% from the free throw line.