NBA

Los Angeles Lakers 1978-79

47-35 (0.573) Eliminated: Conference Semifinals

Season Story

The 1978-79 Los Angeles Lakers finished 47-35 (.573), ranking 9th of 22 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the roster at 23.8 points per game, with Jamaal Wilkes adding 18.6.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

112.6 PPG

42.8 RPG

28.4 APG

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 23.8 PPG 12.8 RPG · 5.4 APG · 80 GP

Jamaal Wilkes 18.6 PPG 7.4 RPG · 2.8 APG · 82 GP

Adrian Dantley 17.3 PPG 5.7 RPG · 2.3 APG · 60 GP

Norm Nixon 17.1 PPG 2.8 RPG · 9.0 APG · 82 GP

Lou Hudson 9.8 PPG 1.8 RPG · 1.8 APG · 78 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	80	23.8	12.8	5.4
Jamaal Wilkes	82	18.6	7.4	2.8
Adrian Dantley	60	17.3	5.7	2.3
Norm Nixon	82	17.1	2.8	9.0
Lou Hudson	78	9.8	1.8	1.8
Ron Boone	82	7.4	1.8	1.9
Kenny Carr	72	7.4	4.1	0.8
Don Ford	79	6.7	3.4	1.3
Jim Price	75	5.3	1.6	2.9
Dave Robisch	80	4.8	3.6	1.2
Ron Carter	46	3.1	1.0	0.5
Michael Cooper	3	2.0	0.0	0.0