1978–79 Denver Nuggets season


The 1978-79 NBA season was the Nuggets' 3rd season in the NBA and 12th season as a franchise.
In the playoffs, the Nuggets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in three games in the First Round.
The Nuggets would not make the playoffs again until 1982.

Draft picks

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalitySchool/Club Team
117Rod GriffinPFWake Forest
121Mike EvansPGKansas State
346Hollis CopelandSFRutgers
5106Michael EdwardsTexas-Pan American
6127Robert HeardColumbus State
7148Jack GilloonSouth Carolina
8166Larry VaculikColorado
9183Tom SchneeburgerAir Force
10198Phil TaylorArizona

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Playoffs

West First Round

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers:
Lakers win series 2-1