BucksVERSUSBullets

1971 NBA Finals Game 4 · Apr 30, 1971

Milwaukee’s young centerpiece and veteran floor general attempted to complete one of the most dominant title runs ever.

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Washington Bullets

StarterDMDorie Murrey

StarterEMEarl Monroe

StarterFCFred Carter

StarterGZGary Zeller

Before the game

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Milwaukee had risen from expansion team to Finals favorite in only three seasons after drafting Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and acquiring Oscar Robertson. The Bucks entered Baltimore one win from validating the fastest ascent in professional basketball.

Milwaukee led 3–0 and could complete the first Finals sweep since 1959.
Abdul-Jabbar was closing his MVP season while Robertson pursued the championship missing from his résumé.

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Epic Score

89.6

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★ 4.48

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