28-54 (.341)
Arena
Attendance
384,905 total
9,388 per game
9,388 per game
1978 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
2
28
Buster Matheney
4
69
Joel Thompson
5
91
Gary Goodner
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Houston Rockets
1977-78 Season Recap
The 1978 Houston Rockets, coached by Tom Nissalke, missed the playoffs after finishing the NBA regular season in 6th place in the Eastern Conference Central Division with a 28-54 record.