1978–79 New Jersey Nets season

The 1978–79 New Jersey Nets season was the Nets' third season in the NBA.

Regular season

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Playoffs

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 * 1
 * April 11
 * @ Philadelphia
 * L 114–122
 * John Williamson (38)
 * George Johnson (12)
 * Eddie Jordan (9)
 * Spectrum 8,846
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * April 13
 * Philadelphia
 * L 101–111
 * Bernard King (27)
 * van Breda Kolff, Johnson (13)
 * Eddie Jordan (8)
 * Rutgers Athletic Center 9,126
 * 0–2