The Bullets would get started on a strong note as they won 9 straight games in November.
In a competitive Eastern Division, the Bullets finished the season 3rd place.
[1] Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average In the playoffs, the Bullets were matched up against the New York Knicks for the 2nd consecutive season.
After the Knicks captured Game 5 in New York, the Bullets forced a 7th game with a 96–87 win at the Civic Center.
The Knicks would go on to win the NBA Championship.