47-35 (.573)
Arena
Attendance
434,400 total
10,595 per game
10,595 per game
1979 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
3
59
Ricardo Brown
4
76
Sammy Drummer
4
80
Lionel Green
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
1978-79 Season Recap
The 1979 Houston Rockets, coached by Tom Nissalke, lost the First Round after finishing the NBA regular season in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference Central Division with a 47-35 record.