The 1977-78 Golden State Warriors season was a challenging campaign for the team in the NBA. Coached by Al Attles, the Warriors finished the regular season with a record of 43-39. Despite having a winning record, the team missed the playoffs, finishing fourth in the Pacific Division. This season marked a period of transition for the franchise, as it struggled to replicate the success of previous years.
The Warriors were led by their standout scorer, Rick Barry, who was in his final season with the team. Barry contributed significantly, averaging 23.1 points per game and providing veteran leadership. Alongside him, Jamaal Wilkes played a crucial role, averaging 19.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. However, despite strong individual performances, the team lacked the depth and consistency needed to compete at a higher level.
One of the key challenges for the Warriors was their defensive performance. They allowed an average of 110.9 points per game, which hindered their ability to close out games effectively. Additionally, the roster saw some changes throughout the season, which affected team chemistry and continuity. Despite these struggles, the Warriors showed flashes of potential, particularly in their offensive play, ranking fifth in the league in points per game.
Overall, the 1977-78 season was a pivotal moment for the Golden State Warriors, setting the stage for future changes in the roster and team dynamics. The departure of Rick Barry at the end of the season marked the end of an era and prompted the organization to rebuild around younger talent.
- Regular Season Record: 43-39
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 1977-78 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Rick Barry | 82 | 23.1 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Phil Smith | 82 | 19.7 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Robert Parish | 82 | 12.5 | 8.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Sonny Parker | 82 | 11.4 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Nate Williams | 46 | 11.2 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Clifford Ray | 79 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| E.C. Coleman | 72 | 6.4 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Charles Johnson | 32 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Derrek Dickey | 22 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Charles Dudley | 78 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Wesley Cox | 43 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ricky Marsh | 60 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Rickey Green | 76 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Larry McNeill | 9 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
Golden State Warriors 1977-78 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1977-78 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 1977 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 100-83 | |
| Oct 19, 1977 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 116-84 | |
| Oct 21, 1977 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 122-117 | |
| Oct 25, 1977 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 105-98 | |
| Oct 26, 1977 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 123-107 | |
| Oct 28, 1977 | vs. Buffalo Braves | W 104-97 | |
| Oct 29, 1977 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-110 | |
| Nov 01, 1977 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 108-97 | |
| Nov 03, 1977 | @ Houston Rockets | L 113-111 | |
| Nov 04, 1977 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 105-102 | |
| Nov 05, 1977 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 100-94 | |
| Nov 09, 1977 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 132-129 | |
| Nov 11, 1977 | vs. Kansas City Kings | L 106-105 | |
| Nov 13, 1977 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-95 | |
| Nov 18, 1977 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-104 | |
| Nov 19, 1977 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 128-96 | |
| Nov 22, 1977 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-88 | |
| Nov 23, 1977 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 126-116 | |
| Nov 25, 1977 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 125-119 | |
| Nov 26, 1977 | @ New York Knicks | L 112-106 | |
| Nov 29, 1977 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 110-101 | |
| Dec 03, 1977 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 118-101 | |
| Dec 06, 1977 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 107-105 | |
| Dec 08, 1977 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 117-116 | |
| Dec 10, 1977 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 97-92 | |
| Dec 13, 1977 | @ Washington Bullets | L 102-96 | |
| Dec 14, 1977 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 108-104 | |
| Dec 16, 1977 | @ Boston Celtics | L 118-113 | |
| Dec 18, 1977 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 101-95 | |
| Dec 21, 1977 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 111-106 | |
| Dec 23, 1977 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 98-93 | |
| Dec 25, 1977 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-97 | |
| Dec 27, 1977 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-82 | |
| Dec 28, 1977 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 130-108 | |
| Dec 30, 1977 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-99 | |
| Jan 04, 1978 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 115-94 | |
| Jan 06, 1978 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 107-106 | |
| Jan 08, 1978 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-91 | |
| Jan 11, 1978 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 103-92 | |
| Jan 13, 1978 | vs. New York Knicks | W 109-96 | |
| Jan 14, 1978 | vs. New Orleans Jazz | L 118-111 | |
| Jan 18, 1978 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 113-106 | |
| Jan 20, 1978 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 119-104 | |
| Jan 22, 1978 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-87 | |
| Jan 24, 1978 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-97 | |
| Jan 25, 1978 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 99-95 | |
| Jan 27, 1978 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 101-94 | |
| Jan 29, 1978 | @ Boston Celtics | W 99-88 | |
| Jan 31, 1978 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 103-92 | |
| Feb 02, 1978 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 105-102 | |
| Feb 03, 1978 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-92 | |
| Feb 07, 1978 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 105-102 | |
| Feb 09, 1978 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 119-108 | |
| Feb 10, 1978 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 135-107 | |
| Feb 11, 1978 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 131-122 | |
| Feb 14, 1978 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 98-75 | |
| Feb 17, 1978 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 111-92 | |
| Feb 19, 1978 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-93 | |
| Feb 22, 1978 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 116-91 | |
| Feb 24, 1978 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 97-96 | |
| Feb 26, 1978 | @ Washington Bullets | L 121-110 | |
| Mar 01, 1978 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 125-119 | |
| Mar 05, 1978 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 96-95 | |
| Mar 08, 1978 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-108 | |
| Mar 10, 1978 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 124-102 | |
| Mar 12, 1978 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 113-106 | |
| Mar 14, 1978 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 103-96 | |
| Mar 15, 1978 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-111 | |
| Mar 16, 1978 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 104-98 | |
| Mar 18, 1978 | vs. New Orleans Jazz | L 96-88 | |
| Mar 21, 1978 | vs. Buffalo Braves | W 111-104 | |
| Mar 23, 1978 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 119-115 | |
| Mar 25, 1978 | vs. New York Knicks | W 133-123 | |
| Mar 27, 1978 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 98-88 | |
| Mar 28, 1978 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 108-94 | |
| Mar 29, 1978 | @ Houston Rockets | W 112-89 | |
| Mar 31, 1978 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 111-103 | |
| Apr 02, 1978 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-99 | |
| Apr 04, 1978 | vs. Kansas City Kings | W 130-119 | |
| Apr 06, 1978 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-96 | |
| Apr 08, 1978 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 102-87 | |
| Apr 09, 1978 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 111-105 |