NBA
Portland Trail Blazers 1977-78
1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld
Season Story
The 1977-78 Portland Trail Blazers finished 58-24 (.707), the best record in the league that season.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
Bill Walton led the roster at 18.9 points per game, with Maurice Lucas adding 16.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
105.6 PPG
46.0 RPG
24.8 APG
Key Players
Lionel Hollins 15.9 PPG 3.4 RPG · 4.7 APG · 81 GP
Bob Gross 12.7 PPG 5.6 RPG · 3.5 APG · 72 GP
Lloyd Neal 11.0 PPG 6.1 RPG · 1.3 APG · 61 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Walton | 58 | 18.9 | 13.2 | 5.0 |
| Maurice Lucas | 68 | 16.4 | 9.1 | 2.5 |
| Lionel Hollins | 81 | 15.9 | 3.4 | 4.7 |
| Bob Gross | 72 | 12.7 | 5.6 | 3.5 |
| Lloyd Neal | 61 | 11.0 | 6.1 | 1.3 |
| Johnny Davis | 82 | 10.7 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Tom Owens | 82 | 10.1 | 6.6 | 2.0 |
| Dave Twardzik | 75 | 8.9 | 1.8 | 3.3 |
| Larry Steele | 65 | 8.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Corky Calhoun | 79 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| T.R. Dunn | 63 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| Dale Schlueter | 10 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.8 |