NBA
Buffalo Braves 1977-78
1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld
Season Story
The 1977-78 Buffalo Braves finished 27-55 (.329), ranking 21st of 22 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Randy Smith led the roster at 24.6 points per game, with Billy Knight adding 22.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
81.0 PPG
32.9 RPG
17.8 APG
Key Players
Billy Knight 22.9 PPG 7.2 RPG · 3.0 APG · 53 GP
Swen Nater 15.5 PPG 13.2 RPG · 2.8 APG · 78 GP
Mike Glenn 7.9 PPG 1.4 RPG · 1.4 APG · 56 GP
Chuck Williams 7.3 PPG 1.9 RPG · 4.3 APG · 73 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Smith | 82 | 24.6 | 3.8 | 5.6 |
| Billy Knight | 53 | 22.9 | 7.2 | 3.0 |
| Swen Nater | 78 | 15.5 | 13.2 | 2.8 |
| Mike Glenn | 56 | 7.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Chuck Williams | 73 | 7.3 | 1.9 | 4.3 |
| Wil Jones | 79 | 6.8 | 4.2 | 1.5 |
| Bill Willoughby | 56 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 0.7 |
| Jim McDaniels | 42 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 1.0 |
| Gary Brokaw | 13 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Eddie Owens | 8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Larry Johnson | 4 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 |