The 1981–82 NBA season was the 36th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Los Angeles Lakers winning the NBA Championship, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. Wikipedia
Champion: Los Angeles Lakers
Dates: Oct 30, 1981 – Jun 8, 1982
Eastern runners-up: Boston Celtics
Number of teams: 23
Season MVP: Moses Malone (Houston)
Western runners-up: San Antonio Spurs