1978–79 Houston Rockets season

The 1978–79 NBA season was the Rockets' 12th season in the NBA and 8th season in the city of Houston.

In the playoffs, the Rockets were swept by the Atlanta Hawks in two games in the First Round.

Season standings

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

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * April 11
 * Atlanta
 * L 106–109
 * Moses Malone (28)
 * Moses Malone (17)
 * Slick Watts (7)
 * The Summit 14,405
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * April 13
 * @ Atlanta
 * L 91–100
 * Moses Malone (21)
 * Moses Malone (24)
 * Calvin Murphy (4)
 * Omni Coliseum 15,798
 * 0–2

Awards and records

 * Moses Malone, NBA Most Valuable Player Award
 * Moses Malone, All-NBA First Team
 * Moses Malone, NBA All-Defensive Second Team