NBA
Chicago Bulls 1977-78
1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld
Season Story
The 1977-78 Chicago Bulls finished 40-42 (.488), ranking 14th of 22 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Artis Gilmore led the roster at 22.9 points per game, with Mickey Johnson adding 18.3.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
102.9 PPG
45.6 RPG
25.7 APG
Key Players
Wilbur Holland 16.6 PPG 3.6 RPG · 3.8 APG · 82 GP
Scott May 13.4 PPG 6.0 RPG · 2.1 APG · 55 GP
John Mengelt 10.3 PPG 1.6 RPG · 2.9 APG · 81 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artis Gilmore | 82 | 22.9 | 13.1 | 3.2 |
| Mickey Johnson | 81 | 18.3 | 9.1 | 3.3 |
| Wilbur Holland | 82 | 16.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Scott May | 55 | 13.4 | 6.0 | 2.1 |
| John Mengelt | 81 | 10.3 | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| Cazzie Russell | 36 | 8.8 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Norm Van Lier | 78 | 7.3 | 3.6 | 6.8 |
| Mark Landsberger | 62 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 0.7 |
| Nick Weatherspoon | 41 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 0.8 |
| Tate Armstrong | 66 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Steve Sheppard | 64 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 |
| Tom Boerwinkle | 22 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| Cliff Pondexter | 44 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 |