Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Named NBA MVP Of 1970s Season
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Most Valuable Player award with 159 votes, the fifth time in seven years. He led the league in field goal percentage and ranked high in scoring rebounding and blocks while the Lakers reached the best regular-season mark. Bill Walton was runner-up, and Pete Maravich finished third in voting.
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Erving Dominates Opener as Sixers Clip Blazers 107 101
Julius Erving scored 33 points with five rebounds and four assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Portland Trail Blazers 107 101 in Game 1 of the NBA finals series. He dazzled with dunks, spin moves, and sharp passes to spark the sellout crowd of 18 276.
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Wooden weighs in on Walton and Jabbar and team play
John Wooden says Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul Jabbar are outstanding players and team oriented. He praises Waltons maturity and notes Kareems improvement this season while criticizing both for weaknesses. Wooden highlights how Portland’s ball movement vs Los Angeles reflected pro team dynamics.
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