NBA
Philadelphia 76ers 1978-79
1978-79 champion: Seattle SuperSonics (4-1) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Dennis Johnson
Season Story
The 1978-79 Philadelphia 76ers finished 47-35 (.573), ranking 7th of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
Julius Erving led the roster at 23.1 points per game, with Doug Collins adding 19.5.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
101.7 PPG
44.5 RPG
25.0 APG
Key Players
Doug Collins 19.5 PPG 2.6 RPG · 4.1 APG · 47 GP
Darryl Dawkins 13.1 PPG 8.1 RPG · 1.6 APG · 78 GP
Henry Bibby 12.2 PPG 3.0 RPG · 4.5 APG · 82 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Erving | 78 | 23.1 | 7.2 | 4.6 |
| Doug Collins | 47 | 19.5 | 2.6 | 4.1 |
| Darryl Dawkins | 78 | 13.1 | 8.1 | 1.6 |
| Henry Bibby | 82 | 12.2 | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Bobby Jones | 80 | 12.1 | 6.6 | 2.5 |
| Steve Mix | 74 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Caldwell Jones | 78 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 1.9 |
| Maurice Cheeks | 82 | 8.4 | 3.1 | 5.3 |
| Joe Bryant | 70 | 7.6 | 3.7 | 1.5 |