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1978-79 Phoenix Suns Team On/Off
Record: 50-32, Finished 2nd in NBA Pacific Division
Coach: John MacLeod (50-32)
PTS/G: 115.4 (2nd of 22) Opp PTS/G: 111.7 (14th of 22)
SRS: 3.55 (3rd of 22) Pace: 108.5 (4th of 22)
Off Rtg: 105.7 (7th of 22) Def Rtg: 102.4 (6th of 22) Net Rtg: +3.4 (3rd of 22)
Expected W-L: 50-32 (3rd of 22)
Arena: Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
NBA 1979 Playoffs:
Won NBA Western Conference First Round (2-1) versus Portland Trail Blazers
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-1) versus Kansas City Kings
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Western Conference Finals (3-4) versus Seattle SuperSonics
(Series Stats)
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