1975 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Washington Bullets
The 1975 Warriors stunned the heavily favored Bullets in a four-game sweep.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Bullets in the 1975 NBA Finals, winning the series in a four-game sweep. This was the Warriors' third NBA championship, following titles in 1947 and 1956.
- Event
- 1975 NBA Finals Game 7
- Opponent
- Washington Bullets
- Location
- The Spectrum, Philadelphia
- Key Player
- Rick Barry
- Outcome
- NBA Championship
Lore & Background
The 1975 championship is widely considered one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The Warriors were led by Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes, with Barry named Finals MVP. The team was coached by former Warrior Al Attles.
In Their Own Story
The air in The Spectrum was thick with tension as the clock ticked down on Game 7. With the Bullets clinging to a lead and the crowd roaring for Wes Unseld, Rick Barry received an inbound pass near mid-court. Instead of rushing, he began his iconic dribble up the floor, ignoring defenders who dared not foul him. The arena seemed to hold its breath as he crossed half-court, then three-quarters, finally launching a jumper that sealed the championship and silenced the opposition.
Reader's Guide
The series was a sweep; no Game 7 was played. The Warriors' home games in the series were played at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California.
Did You Know?
- The Warriors' 1975 championship was their first since moving to the West Coast.
- Rick Barry was named Finals MVP for the series.
- The Warriors had the NBA's best record (59–23) the following season but lost in the Western Conference Finals.
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