NBA

Los Angeles Lakers 1977-78

45-37 (0.549) Eliminated: First Round

1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld

Season Story

The 1977-78 Los Angeles Lakers finished 45-37 (.549), ranking 7th of 22 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the First Round.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the roster at 25.8 points per game, with Lou Hudson adding 13.7.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

73.2 PPG

30.2 RPG

18.9 APG

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 25.8 PPG 12.9 RPG · 4.3 APG · 62 GP

Lou Hudson 13.7 PPG 2.3 RPG · 2.4 APG · 82 GP

Norm Nixon 13.7 PPG 3.0 RPG · 6.8 APG · 81 GP

Jamaal Wilkes 12.9 PPG 7.5 RPG · 3.6 APG · 51 GP

Don Ford 7.7 PPG 4.5 RPG · 1.8 APG · 79 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	62	25.8	12.9	4.3
Lou Hudson	82	13.7	2.3	2.4
Norm Nixon	81	13.7	3.0	6.8
Jamaal Wilkes	51	12.9	7.5	3.6
Don Ford	79	7.7	4.5	1.8
Tom Abernethy	73	6.8	3.6	1.4
Kenny Carr	52	6.2	4.0	0.5
Brad Davis	33	2.5	1.1	2.5