NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers 1977-78
1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld
Season Story
The 1977-78 Cleveland Cavaliers finished 43-39 (.524), ranking 10th of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Campy Russell led the roster at 19.4 points per game, with Walt Frazier adding 16.2.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
103.8 PPG
47.0 RPG
20.8 APG
Key Players
Campy Russell 19.4 PPG 6.4 RPG · 3.9 APG · 72 GP
Jim Chones 15.0 PPG 10.3 RPG · 1.6 APG · 82 GP
Elmore Smith 12.5 PPG 8.4 RPG · 0.7 APG · 81 GP
Austin Carr 12.3 PPG 2.3 RPG · 2.7 APG · 82 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campy Russell | 72 | 19.4 | 6.4 | 3.9 |
| Walt Frazier | 51 | 16.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Jim Chones | 82 | 15.0 | 10.3 | 1.6 |
| Elmore Smith | 81 | 12.5 | 8.4 | 0.7 |
| Austin Carr | 82 | 12.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 |
| Bingo Smith | 82 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Foots Walker | 81 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 5.6 |
| Terry Furlow | 53 | 8.9 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Jim Brewer | 80 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 1.2 |
| Dick Snyder | 58 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| John Lambert | 76 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 0.5 |