1970 NBA Imperialism Map

New York Knicks113–99Los Angeles Lakers+14 territories

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Team Territory Control

This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.

Final standings: the New York Knicks finished on top with 14 of 14 territories (100.0%).

Team Territories Controlled
New York Knicks 14 (100.0%)

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  • Every team starts with the land closest to its arena.
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  • Territory carries over all season, with no resets until next year.
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Season Records

The standout territory feats of the season.

Biggest Land Grab
+14
Los Angeles Lakers
in a single day (1970-02-15)
Longest Reign
17
Atlanta Hawks
straight days as leader
Most Conquered
95
Los Angeles Lakers
territories taken all season
Biggest Collapse
−14
Seattle SuperSonics
lost in one day (1970-02-06)

Team Directory

Each team's season at a glance — days spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.

Atlanta Hawks

Alexander Memorial Coliseum

32 days led peak 14 +80 taken

Philadelphia 76ers

The Spectrum

27 days led peak 14 +80 taken

Los Angeles Lakers

The Forum

17 days led peak 14 +95 taken

New York Knicks

Madison Square Garden

12 days led peak 14 +75 taken

Detroit Pistons

Cobo Hall

11 days led peak 14 +59 taken

Cincinnati Royals

Cincinnati Gardens

11 days led peak 11 +43 taken

Baltimore Bullets

Baltimore Civic Center

11 days led peak 11 +46 taken

Boston Celtics

Boston Garden

10 days led peak 14 +42 taken

Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Arena

10 days led peak 14 +50 taken

Seattle SuperSonics

Climate Pledge Arena

9 days led peak 14 +36 taken

Chicago Bulls

Chicago Stadium

8 days led peak 14 +23 taken

Phoenix Suns

Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum

8 days led peak 14 +32 taken

San Francisco Warriors

San Francisco Civic Auditorium

7 days led peak 11 +25 taken

San Diego Rockets

San Diego International Sports Center

0 days led peak 5 +9 taken

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