Lakers Make History With Epic Warrior Whomping…
Once upon a time in 1972, the Los Angeles Lakers decided that Warriors were best dealt with not in battle but through some good old-fashioned basketball drubbing. Led by Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, and Gail Goodrich—a trio with more skills than a circus—these Lakers were record-setting machines. Their jaw-dropping 33-game victory marathon remains solidly in the record books. But the standout moment came on March 19, when they schooled the Golden State Warriors 162-99—the kind of beatdown only a math teacher could appreciate!
Now, you’d think Jerry or Wilt would be the star of the game, but no! This was more of a potluck, with eight Lakers serving double figures like desserts at Grandma’s Thanksgiving. Goodrich contributed a tasty 30 points, Jim McMillan dished a delightful 22, and even Pat Riley, future Lakers coach, stirred the pot with a spicy 17. The match was such a scoring buffet, with all but one Laker filling their plates.
The Warriors were typically a tough squad, flaunting a shiny 51-win record that season. Yet, on this infamous day, they were as formidable as a paper tiger facing a fire-breathing dragon! Though this record was eventually surpassed by other teams who went full overkill, the 1972 Lakers remain legendary—serving hoops history with a side of epic smackdown!
