1978–79 Atlanta Hawks season

Updated on Dec 17, 2024

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Head coach Hubie Brown Record 46–36 (.561)		Arena Omni Coliseum
Place Division: 3rd (Central)Conference: 5th (Eastern) Playoff finish East Conference Semifinals(Eliminated 3-4)

The 1978-79 NBA season was the Hawks' 30th season in the NBA and 11th season in Atlanta.

z - clinched division titley - clinched division titlex - clinched playoff spot

East First Round

(4) Houston Rockets vs. (5) Atlanta Hawks: Hawks win series 2-0

Game 1 @ Houston: Atlanta 109, Houston 106

Game 2 @ Atlanta: Atlanta 100, Houston 91

(1) Washington Bullets vs. (5) Atlanta Hawks: Bullets win series 4-3

Game 1 @ Washington: Washington 103, Atlanta 89

Game 2 @ Washington: Atlanta 107, Washington 99

Game 3 @ Atlanta: Washington 89, Atlanta 77

Game 4 @ Atlanta: Washington 120, Atlanta 118 (OT)

Game 5 @ Washington: Atlanta 107, Washington 103

Game 6 @ Atlanta: Atlanta 104, Washington 86

Game 7 @ Washington: Washington 100, Atlanta 94

"Fast Eddie" Johnson, NBA All-Defensive Second Team

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