NBA
Atlanta Hawks 1977-78
1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld
Season Story
The 1977-78 Atlanta Hawks finished 41-41 (.500), ranking 13th of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
John Drew led the roster at 23.2 points per game, with Steve Hawes adding 12.7.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
100.3 PPG
40.8 RPG
22.7 APG
Key Players
John Drew 23.2 PPG 7.3 RPG · 2.0 APG · 70 GP
Steve Hawes 12.7 PPG 9.2 RPG · 2.5 APG · 75 GP
Charlie Criss 11.4 PPG 1.6 RPG · 3.8 APG · 77 GP
Tom McMillen 9.9 PPG 6.1 RPG · 1.2 APG · 68 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Drew | 70 | 23.2 | 7.3 | 2.0 |
| Steve Hawes | 75 | 12.7 | 9.2 | 2.5 |
| Charlie Criss | 77 | 11.4 | 1.6 | 3.8 |
| Eddie Johnson | 79 | 10.5 | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| Tom McMillen | 68 | 9.9 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Armond Hill | 82 | 9.7 | 2.8 | 5.2 |
| Ken Charles | 21 | 9.0 | 1.1 | 3.9 |
| Ollie Johnson | 82 | 8.5 | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Tree Rollins | 80 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 1.0 |
| John Brown | 75 | 7.3 | 4.0 | 1.4 |
| Tony Robertson | 63 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Claude Terry | 27 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 |