1970–71 NBA season
| 1970–71 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball Association |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | October 13, 1970 – March 23, 1971 March 24 – April 19, 1971 (Playoffs) April 21–30, 1971 (Finals) |
| Number of games | 82 |
| Number of teams | 17 |
| TV partner(s) | ABC |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Bob Lanier |
| Picked by | Detroit Pistons |
| Regular season | |
| Top seed | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Season MVP | Lew Alcindor (Milwaukee) |
| Top scorer | Lew Alcindor (Milwaukee) |
| Playoffs | |
| Eastern champions | Baltimore Bullets |
| Eastern runners-up | New York Knicks |
| Western champions | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Western runners-up | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Finals | |
| Venue | |
| Champions | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Runners-up | Baltimore Bullets |
| Finals MVP | Lew Alcindor (Milwaukee) |
The 1970–71 NBA season was the 25th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA Championship, beating the Baltimore Bullets 4 games to 0 in the NBA Finals. Three new teams made their debut: the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Buffalo Braves.