NBA
Portland Trail Blazers 1978-79
1978-79 champion: Seattle SuperSonics (4-1) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Dennis Johnson
Season Story
The 1978-79 Portland Trail Blazers finished 45-37 (.549), ranking 11th of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Maurice Lucas led the roster at 20.4 points per game, with Tom Owens adding 18.5.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
107.5 PPG
44.6 RPG
23.7 APG
Key Players
Tom Owens 18.5 PPG 9.0 RPG · 3.7 APG · 82 GP
Lionel Hollins 15.2 PPG 2.3 RPG · 5.1 APG · 64 GP
Ron Brewer 13.3 PPG 2.8 RPG · 2.0 APG · 81 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Lucas | 69 | 20.4 | 10.4 | 3.1 |
| Tom Owens | 82 | 18.5 | 9.0 | 3.7 |
| Lionel Hollins | 64 | 15.2 | 2.3 | 5.1 |
| Mychal Thompson | 73 | 14.7 | 8.3 | 2.4 |
| Ron Brewer | 81 | 13.3 | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| Dave Twardzik | 64 | 10.4 | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| Bob Gross | 53 | 9.7 | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| T.R. Dunn | 80 | 7.7 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Larry Steele | 72 | 7.2 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| Willie Smith | 13 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Jim McMillian | 23 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Clemon Johnson | 74 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| Kim Anderson | 21 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Lloyd Neal | 4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 |