NBA
Denver Nuggets 1978-79
1978-79 champion: Seattle SuperSonics (4-1) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Dennis Johnson
Season Story
The 1978-79 Denver Nuggets finished 47-35 (.573), ranking 8th of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
David Thompson led the roster at 24.0 points per game, with George McGinnis adding 22.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
110.6 PPG
47.7 RPG
26.3 APG
Key Players
George McGinnis 22.6 PPG 11.4 RPG · 3.7 APG · 76 GP
Dan Issel 17.0 PPG 9.1 RPG · 3.1 APG · 81 GP
Bob Wilkerson 11.4 PPG 5.2 RPG · 3.5 APG · 80 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Thompson | 76 | 24.0 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| George McGinnis | 76 | 22.6 | 11.4 | 3.7 |
| Dan Issel | 81 | 17.0 | 9.1 | 3.1 |
| Charlie Scott | 79 | 12.0 | 2.7 | 5.4 |
| Bob Wilkerson | 80 | 11.4 | 5.2 | 3.5 |
| Tom Boswell | 79 | 10.6 | 6.8 | 3.1 |
| Anthony Roberts | 63 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 1.7 |
| Robert Smith | 82 | 6.4 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Bo Ellis | 42 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Kim Hughes | 81 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 0.9 |
| Phil Hicks | 20 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| John Kuester | 33 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Jeffrey Crompton | 20 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.2 |