1978–79 Atlanta Hawks season
The 1978–79 NBA season was the Hawks' 30th season in the NBA and 11st season in Atlanta.Roster
Regular season
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
East First Round
Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks: Hawks win series 2-0
- Game 1 @ Houston: Atlanta 109, Houston 106
- Game 2 @ Atlanta: Atlanta 100, Houston 91
Washington Bullets vs. Atlanta Hawks: Bullets win series 4-3
- Game 1 @ Washington: Washington 103, Atlanta 89
- Game 2 @ Washington: Atlanta 107, Washington 99
- Game 3 @ Atlanta: Washington 89, Atlanta 77
- Game 4 @ Atlanta: Washington 120, Atlanta 118
- Game 5 @ Washington: Atlanta 107, Washington 103
- Game 6 @ Atlanta: Atlanta 104, Washington 86
- Game 7 @ Washington: Washington 100, Atlanta 94
- "Fast Eddie" Johnson, NBA All-Defensive Second Team
