NBA
Phoenix Suns 1978-79
1978-79 champion: Seattle SuperSonics (4-1) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Dennis Johnson
Season Story
The 1978-79 Phoenix Suns finished 50-32 (.610), ranking 3rd of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Finals.
Paul Westphal led the roster at 24.0 points per game, with Walter Davis adding 23.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
101.6 PPG
36.9 RPG
27.6 APG
Key Players
Mike Bratz 8.1 PPG 1.8 RPG · 2.3 APG · 77 GP
Don Buse 7.8 PPG 2.6 RPG · 4.3 APG · 82 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Westphal | 81 | 24.0 | 2.0 | 6.5 |
| Walter Davis | 79 | 23.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Alvan Adams | 77 | 17.8 | 9.2 | 4.7 |
| Mike Bratz | 77 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Don Buse | 82 | 7.8 | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| Alvin Scott | 81 | 6.7 | 4.4 | 1.6 |
| Garfield Heard | 63 | 6.3 | 5.6 | 1.0 |
| Joel Kramer | 82 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
| Ted, Hound Dog McClain | 36 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Bayard Forrest | 75 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 2.2 |