Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 54-28, Finished 1st in NBA Atlantic Division
Coach: Dick Motta (54-28)
Executive: Bob Ferry
PTS/G: 114.9 (3rd of 22) Opp PTS/G: 109.9 (9th of 22)
SRS: 4.75 (2nd of 22) Pace: 106.5 (9th of 22)
Off Rtg: 107.4 (2nd of 22) Def Rtg: 102.7 (8th of 22) Net Rtg: +4.7 (1st of 22)
Expected W-L: 53-29 (2nd of 22)
Arena: Capital Centre
NBA 1979 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-3) versus Atlanta Hawks
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Eastern Conference Finals (4-3) versus San Antonio Spurs
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Finals (1-4) versus Seattle SuperSonics
(Series Stats)
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