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1978-79 Los Angeles Lakers Team On/Off
Record: 47-35, Finished 3rd in NBA Pacific Division
Coach: Jerry West (47-35)
Executive: Bill Sharman
PTS/G: 112.9 (8th of 22) Opp PTS/G: 109.9 (8th of 22)
SRS: 2.95 (4th of 22) Pace: 105.9 (12th of 22)
Off Rtg: 106.1 (5th of 22) Def Rtg: 103.2 (10th of 22) Net Rtg: +2.9 (4th of 22)
Expected W-L: 49-33 (4th of 22)
Arena: The Forum Attendance: 482,611 (1st of 2)
NBA 1979 Playoffs:
Won NBA Western Conference First Round (2-1) versus Denver Nuggets
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Western Conference Semifinals (1-4) versus Seattle SuperSonics
(Series Stats)
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