1972–73 Chicago Bulls season
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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

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Awards and records

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References

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