1978–79 Atlanta Hawks season

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

Season standings

 * z - clinched division title
 * y - clinched division title
 * x - clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * April 11
 * @ Houston
 * W 109–106
 * Dan Roundfield (23)
 * Dan Roundfield (18)
 * Hawes, Criss (4)
 * The Summit 14,405
 * 1–0
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 * 2
 * April 13
 * Houston
 * W 100–91
 * Drew, Johnson (25)
 * John Drew (13)
 * Eddie Johnson (8)
 * Omni Coliseum 15,798
 * 2–0


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 * 1
 * April 15
 * @ Washington
 * L 89–103
 * Dan Roundfield (24)
 * Dan Roundfield (10)
 * Armond Hill (8)
 * Capital Centre 15,721
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * April 17
 * @ Washington
 * W 107–99
 * Roundfield, Johnson (17)
 * Tree Rollins (8)
 * Armond Hill (6)
 * Capital Centre 19,035
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * April 20
 * Washington
 * L 77–89
 * John Drew (13)
 * Roundfield, Rollins (14)
 * Armond Hill (5)
 * Omni Coliseum 15,798
 * 1–2
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 * 4
 * April 22
 * Washington
 * L 115–120 (OT)
 * Dan Roundfield (22)
 * Dan Roundfield (18)
 * Dan Roundfield (7)
 * Omni Coliseum 15,798
 * 1–3
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 * 5
 * April 24
 * @ Washington
 * W 107–103
 * Terry Furlow (21)
 * Dan Roundfield (14)
 * Armond Hill (5)
 * Capital Centre 19,035
 * 2–3
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 * 6
 * April 26
 * Washington
 * W 104–86
 * Drew, Johnson (22)
 * Steve Hawes (14)
 * Armond Hill (9)
 * Omni Coliseum 15,978
 * 3–3
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 * 7
 * April 29
 * @ Washington
 * L 94–100
 * John Drew (24)
 * John Drew (8)
 * Eddie Johnson (6)
 * Capital Centre 19,035
 * 3–4

Awards and records

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