1978–79 Denver Nuggets season

1978–79 Denver Nuggets season
Head coachLarry Brown
Donnie Walsh
ArenaMcNichols Sports Arena
Results
Record4735 (.573)
PlaceDivision: 2nd (Midwest)
Conference: 4th (Western)
Playoff finishWest First Round
(lost to Lakers 1–2)

Stats at Basketball Reference
Local media
TelevisionKWGN-TV
RadioKOA

The 1978–79 NBA season was the Nuggets' 3rd season in the NBA and 12th season as a franchise.

In the playoffs, the Nuggets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in three games in the First Round.

The Nuggets would not make the playoffs again until 1982.