NBA
New Jersey Nets 1977-78
1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld
Season Story
The 1977-78 New Jersey Nets finished 24-58 (.293), ranking 22nd of 22 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Bernard King led the roster at 24.2 points per game, with Robert Hawkins adding 10.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
44.8 PPG
30.5 RPG
6.9 APG
Key Players
Robert Hawkins 10.9 PPG 3.3 RPG · 2.5 APG · 15 GP
Mark Crow 5.6 PPG 1.8 RPG · 0.5 APG · 15 GP
Tim Bassett 5.4 PPG 6.2 RPG · 1.0 APG · 65 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard King | 79 | 24.2 | 9.5 | 2.4 |
| Robert Hawkins | 15 | 10.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| George Johnson | 81 | 8.7 | 9.6 | 1.4 |
| Mark Crow | 15 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Tim Bassett | 65 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 1.0 |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff | 68 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 1.5 |
| Dave Wohl | 10 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Kim Hughes | 56 | 2.2 | 4.3 | 0.7 |