NBA
Denver Nuggets 1977-78
1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld
Season Story
The 1977-78 Denver Nuggets finished 48-34 (.585), ranking 5th of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Finals.
David Thompson led the roster at 27.1 points per game, with Dan Issel adding 21.3.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
102.4 PPG
41.8 RPG
23.2 APG
Key Players
Dan Issel 21.3 PPG 10.1 RPG · 3.7 APG · 82 GP
Brian Taylor 11.6 PPG 2.5 RPG · 3.4 APG · 39 GP
Bob Wilkerson 11.4 PPG 5.9 RPG · 5.4 APG · 81 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Thompson | 80 | 27.1 | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| Dan Issel | 82 | 21.3 | 10.1 | 3.7 |
| Bobby Jones | 75 | 14.5 | 8.5 | 3.4 |
| Brian Taylor | 39 | 11.6 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Bob Wilkerson | 81 | 11.4 | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Anthony Roberts | 82 | 9.5 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Mack Calvin | 77 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Bo Ellis | 78 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 0.9 |
| Tom LaGarde | 77 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Robert Smith | 45 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Norm Cook | 2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 |