Record: 52-30, Finished 1st in NBA Pacific Division. Coach: Lenny Wilkens (52-30) Executive: Zollie Volchok. PTS/G: 106.6 (19th of 22) Opp PTS/G: 103.9 (1st of 22) SRS: 2.69 (6th of 22) Pace: 103.4 (18th of 22) Off Rtg: 102.7 (14th of 22) Def Rtg: 100.1 (1st of 22) Net Rtg: +2.6 (6th of 22) Expected W-L: 48-34 (5th of 22)

The 1979 NBA World Championship Series was the championship series played at the conclusion of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 1978–79 season. The Western Conference champion Seattle SuperSonics played the Eastern Conference champion Washington Bullets, with the Bullets holding home-court advantage, due to a better regular season ...

The SuperSonics won the NBA championship in 1979. The franchise won Western Conference titles in 1978, 1979 and 1996; and six divisional titles—their last being in 2005—five in the Pacific Division and one in the Northwest Division.

The series featured the Western Conference champion Seattle SuperSonics against the Eastern Conference champion Washington Bullets. The Bullets defeated the SuperSonics in seven games to win their first NBA championship. Bullets power …

League Champion: Seattle SuperSonics. Finals MVP: Dennis Johnson (22.6 / 6.0 / 6.0) 1979 Playoff Leaders: PTS: Gus Williams (454) TRB: Elvin Hayes (266) AST: Tom Henderson (107) WS: Gus Williams (2.7) More playoffs info

1979 NBA Champion: Seattle Supersonics. ... 110 Supersonics win 4-3 won 2 NBA Playoffs - Finals Gm Date Opponent Score Series Status Streak 1 May 20, 1979 Supersonics @ Washington Bullets L 97 - 99 Bullets lead 0-1 lost 1 2 May 24, 1979 Supersonics @ Washington Bullets W 92 - 82 series tied 1-1 won 1 3 May 27, 1979 Supersonics vs. Washington ...

Mar 6, 2001 · On June 1, 1979, the Seattle SuperSonics beat the Washington Bullets 97-93 in Landover, Maryland, to win the team's first (and only) National Basketball Association Championship. Guard Gus Williams scores 23 points in the decisive contest while center Jack Sikma grabs 17 rebounds.

Apr 13, 2024 · In the vibrant city of Seattle, amidst the towering evergreens and the Pacific Northwest spirit, the 1979 Seattle SuperSonics etched their names into NBA history with a resounding championship victory.

Feb 1, 2014 · In the 1979 NBA Finals, the SuperSonics defeated the defending champions, the Bullets, four games to one for their first and only championship. A Sonic boom was likely heard from the noise...

Jun 1, 2019 · SEATTLE — The dearly departed Seattle SuperSonics cemented their stake as NBA champions on June 1, 1979. Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the Sonics boxing out the Washington Bullets...