1981–82 Washington Bullets season
| 1981–82 Washington Bullets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Gene Shue |
| General manager | Bob Ferry |
| Owner | Abe Pollin |
| Arena | Capital Centre |
| Results | |
| Record | 43–39 (.524) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Atlantic) Conference: 5th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Conference semifinals (lost to Celtics 1–4) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WDCA |
| Radio | WTOP |
The 1981–82 Washington Bullets season was the Bullets’ 21st season in the NBA and their ninth in the city of Washington, D.C. This for first since 1967–68 season Wes Unseld was not on the opening day roster. The Bullets finished 43–39 and won their first playoff round against the New Jersey Nets. They lost the semifinals to a powerful Boston Celtic outfit and their Nets win would prove their last playoff series win until 2004–05 against the Chicago Bulls.