NBA
New Jersey Nets 1978-79
1978-79 champion: Seattle SuperSonics (4-1) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Dennis Johnson
Season Story
The 1978-79 New Jersey Nets finished 37-45 (.451), ranking 16th of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
John Williamson led the roster at 22.2 points per game, with Bernard King adding 21.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
90.7 PPG
38.7 RPG
18.4 APG
Key Players
John Williamson 22.2 PPG 2.6 RPG · 3.4 APG · 74 GP
Eddie Jordan 12.4 PPG 2.6 RPG · 4.5 APG · 82 GP
Winford Boynes 9.3 PPG 2.2 RPG · 1.1 APG · 69 GP
Bob Elliott 8.8 PPG 4.0 RPG · 1.6 APG · 14 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Williamson | 74 | 22.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Bernard King | 82 | 21.6 | 8.2 | 3.6 |
| Eddie Jordan | 82 | 12.4 | 2.6 | 4.5 |
| Winford Boynes | 69 | 9.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Bob Elliott | 14 | 8.8 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Wilson Washington | 62 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 0.8 |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff | 80 | 6.7 | 4.8 | 2.2 |
| George Johnson | 78 | 6.6 | 7.9 | 1.1 |
| Phil Jackson | 59 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Tim Bassett | 82 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 1.2 |