1978-79 Atlanta Hawks Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 46-36
Finishing 3rd in the NBA's Central Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 5-4 Lost conference semifinals
Conference First Round - Defeated Houston Rockets 2-0
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Washington Bullets 4-3
Coach: Hubie Brown (46-36)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Attendance: 329,064, Avg. 8,026 in 41 home dates
1978-79 Atlanta Hawks StatisticsTeam Record: 46-36
Finishing 3rd in the NBA's Central Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 5-4 Lost conference semifinals
Conference First Round - Defeated Houston Rockets 2-0
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Washington Bullets 4-3
Coach: Hubie Brown (46-36)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Attendance: 329,064, Avg. 8,026 in 41 home dates
1978-79 Atlanta Hawks Results
The Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 46 wins and 36 losses, finishing third in the NBA's Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 5-4.
The Hawks scored 8,950 points and gave up 8,779. John Drew netted a team-leading 1,795 points for Atlanta, and Dan Roundfield accounted for 865 rebounds. Armond Hill dished out 480 assists for the squad.
On defense, John Drew added 128 thefts, while Tree Rollins blocked 254 shots.
Hubie Brown coached the team. The 1978-79 Atlanta Hawks lost in the conference semifinals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Criss | G | November 6, 1948 | 5'8" | 165 | New Mexico State | Valhalla, NY USA |
| John Drew | F-G | September 30, 1954 | 6'6" | 205 | Gardner-Webb | Vredenburgh, AL USA |
| Terry Furlow | G-F | October 18, 1954 | 6'4" | 190 | Michigan State | Flint, MI USA |
| Jack Givens | F-G | September 21, 1956 | 6'5" | 205 | Kentucky | Lexington, KY USA |
| Steve Hawes | C-F | May 26, 1950 | 6'9" | 220 | Washington | Seattle, WA USA |
| Keith Herron | G-F | June 14, 1956 | 6'6" | 195 | Villanova | Memphis, TN USA |
| Armond Hill | G | March 31, 1953 | 6'4" | 190 | Princeton | Brooklyn, NY USA |
| Eddie Johnson | G | February 24, 1955 | 6'2" | 175 | Auburn | Ocala, FL USA |
| Butch Lee | G | December 5, 1956 | 6'0" | 185 | Marquette | Santurce, PUR |
| Tom McMillen | F-C | May 26, 1952 | 6'11" | 210 | Maryland | Mansfield, PA USA |
| Tree Rollins | C | June 16, 1955 | 7'1" | 235 | Clemson | Winter Haven, FL USA |
| Dan Roundfield | F-C | May 26, 1953 | 6'8" | 205 | Central Michigan | Detroit, MI USA |
| Rick Wilson | G | February 7, 1956 | 6'4" | 200 | Louisville | Louisville, KY USA |
