NBA
Atlanta Hawks 1978-79
1978-79 champion: Seattle SuperSonics (4-1) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Dennis Johnson
Season Story
The 1978-79 Atlanta Hawks finished 46-36 (.561), ranking 10th of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
John Drew led the roster at 22.7 points per game, with Eddie Johnson adding 16.0.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
101.1 PPG
43.8 RPG
20.6 APG
Key Players
John Drew 22.7 PPG 6.6 RPG · 1.5 APG · 79 GP
Dan Roundfield 15.3 PPG 10.8 RPG · 1.6 APG · 80 GP
Steve Hawes 10.5 PPG 7.3 RPG · 2.3 APG · 81 GP
Armond Hill 10.2 PPG 2.0 RPG · 5.9 APG · 82 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Drew | 79 | 22.7 | 6.6 | 1.5 |
| Eddie Johnson | 78 | 16.0 | 2.2 | 4.6 |
| Dan Roundfield | 80 | 15.3 | 10.8 | 1.6 |
| Steve Hawes | 81 | 10.5 | 7.3 | 2.3 |
| Armond Hill | 82 | 10.2 | 2.0 | 5.9 |
| Tree Rollins | 81 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 0.6 |
| Jack Givens | 74 | 7.7 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| Tom McMillen | 82 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| Charlie Criss | 54 | 5.3 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
| Rick Wilson | 61 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Keith Herron | 14 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 |