NBA
San Antonio Spurs 1977-78
1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld
Season Story
The 1977-78 San Antonio Spurs finished 52-30 (.634), ranking 3rd of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
George Gervin led the roster at 27.2 points per game, with Larry Kenon adding 20.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
107.5 PPG
39.8 RPG
26.4 APG
Key Players
Larry Kenon 20.6 PPG 9.5 RPG · 3.3 APG · 81 GP
Billy Paultz 15.8 PPG 8.4 RPG · 2.7 APG · 80 GP
Lou Dampier 9.1 PPG 1.5 RPG · 3.5 APG · 82 GP
Mike Gale 9.1 PPG 3.2 RPG · 5.4 APG · 70 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Gervin | 82 | 27.2 | 5.1 | 3.7 |
| Larry Kenon | 81 | 20.6 | 9.5 | 3.3 |
| Billy Paultz | 80 | 15.8 | 8.4 | 2.7 |
| Lou Dampier | 82 | 9.1 | 1.5 | 3.5 |
| Mike Gale | 70 | 9.1 | 3.2 | 5.4 |
| Mark Olberding | 79 | 8.2 | 4.7 | 1.7 |
| Allan Bristow | 82 | 8.1 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Coby Dietrick | 79 | 7.5 | 4.5 | 2.7 |
| Dennis Layton | 41 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| James Silas | 37 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Scott Sims | 12 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| George Karl | 4 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 |