The 1976-77 Golden State Warriors season marked a transitional period for the franchise. Coming off a strong showing in previous years, including an NBA Championship in 1975, the Warriors entered the season with high expectations. They were led by head coach Al Attles and played their home games at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena.
The team finished the regular season with a record of 46 wins and 36 losses, which placed them second in the Pacific Division. This performance secured them a spot in the playoffs, although it was a step down from their previous seasons’ achievements, where they were a dominant force in the league.
The Warriors’ roster featured key players such as Rick Barry, who continued to be a pivotal figure for the team. Barry, known for his scoring prowess and unique underhand free throw shooting style, provided leadership and experience. Alongside him, players like Jamaal Wilkes and Phil Smith contributed significantly to the team’s efforts throughout the season.
In the 1977 NBA Playoffs, the Warriors faced the Detroit Pistons in the first round. However, their postseason run was short-lived, as they were defeated by the Pistons, losing the series 2-1. This early exit was disappointing for the team and their supporters, marking a season of unmet potential.
Overall, the 1976-77 season was a mix of solid regular-season performance but fell short in the playoffs, signaling a need for adjustments in the following years to return to championship contention.
- Regular Season Record: 46-36
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 2-1, Western Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 1976-77 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Rick Barry | 79 | 21.8 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 10 | 28.4 | 5.9 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Phil Smith | 82 | 19.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 10 | 14.2 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Jamaal Wilkes | 76 | 17.7 | 7.6 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 10 | 15.5 | 8.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Gus Williams | 82 | 9.3 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 10 | 8.8 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Robert Parish | 77 | 9.1 | 7.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 10 | 12.1 | 10.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Clifford Ray | 77 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 10 | 10.0 | 11.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Derrek Dickey | 49 | 7.4 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Charles Dudley | 79 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 10 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 6.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charles Johnson | 79 | 7.1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 10 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sonny Parker | 65 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 10 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Larry McNeill | 16 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 6 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dwight Davis | 33 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| George Johnson | 39 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Marshall Rogers | 26 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Golden State Warriors in the 1977 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Detroit Pistons
In the 1977 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors faced a disappointing exit in the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite a strong regular season, the Warriors were unable to capitalize on their momentum, losing the series 2-1. This early exit marked a downturn for a team that had been just two years removed from their 1975 championship triumph.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 1977 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 95-90 | |
| Apr 14, 1977 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 138-108 | |
| Apr 17, 1977 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-101 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Los Angeles Lakers
In the 1977 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors faced the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite a strong effort, the Warriors were eliminated in a tightly contested series, losing 4-3. The series highlighted the Warriors' competitive spirit but underscored their struggle against a formidable Lakers team led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1977 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-106 | |
| Apr 22, 1977 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 95-86 | |
| Apr 24, 1977 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-105 | |
| Apr 26, 1977 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-103 | |
| Apr 29, 1977 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 112-105 | |
| May 01, 1977 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 115-106 | |
| May 04, 1977 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-84 |
Golden State Warriors 1976-77 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1976-77 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 1976 | vs. New York Nets | L 104-103 | |
| Oct 26, 1976 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-96 | |
| Oct 28, 1976 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-92 | |
| Oct 30, 1976 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 114-106 | |
| Nov 02, 1976 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 111-98 | |
| Nov 04, 1976 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-96 | |
| Nov 06, 1976 | vs. New York Knicks | L 112-111 | |
| Nov 09, 1976 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-117 | |
| Nov 11, 1976 | vs. Kansas City Kings | L 94-86 | |
| Nov 13, 1976 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 120-112 | |
| Nov 16, 1976 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 110-102 | |
| Nov 18, 1976 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 131-111 | |
| Nov 19, 1976 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-99 | |
| Nov 20, 1976 | vs. Buffalo Braves | W 130-93 | |
| Nov 23, 1976 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 117-94 | |
| Nov 24, 1976 | @ Houston Rockets | L 113-107 | |
| Nov 26, 1976 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 123-121 | |
| Nov 28, 1976 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 132-98 | |
| Nov 30, 1976 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 125-120 | |
| Dec 02, 1976 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 124-116 | |
| Dec 04, 1976 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 116-114 | |
| Dec 07, 1976 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-104 | |
| Dec 10, 1976 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-93 | |
| Dec 11, 1976 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 124-112 | |
| Dec 15, 1976 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 136-116 | |
| Dec 17, 1976 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-114 | |
| Dec 18, 1976 | @ Washington Bullets | W 115-110 | |
| Dec 21, 1976 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 123-120 | |
| Dec 23, 1976 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-103 | |
| Dec 28, 1976 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-102 | |
| Dec 30, 1976 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 124-106 | |
| Jan 02, 1977 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 105-98 | |
| Jan 04, 1977 | @ New York Knicks | W 120-110 | |
| Jan 05, 1977 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 118-109 | |
| Jan 06, 1977 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 129-100 | |
| Jan 08, 1977 | vs. New Orleans Jazz | W 114-107 | |
| Jan 11, 1977 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 129-121 | |
| Jan 13, 1977 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 116-114 | |
| Jan 14, 1977 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 113-109 | |
| Jan 16, 1977 | vs. New York Knicks | L 111-97 | |
| Jan 18, 1977 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 107-101 | |
| Jan 20, 1977 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 107-103 | |
| Jan 22, 1977 | @ New Orleans Jazz | L 118-100 | |
| Jan 23, 1977 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 104-97 | |
| Jan 26, 1977 | @ Washington Bullets | L 106-95 | |
| Jan 28, 1977 | @ New York Nets | W 106-84 | |
| Jan 30, 1977 | @ Boston Celtics | W 109-92 | |
| Feb 01, 1977 | @ New York Knicks | L 108-107 | |
| Feb 03, 1977 | vs. New Orleans Jazz | L 105-99 | |
| Feb 04, 1977 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 109-106 | |
| Feb 05, 1977 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 138-116 | |
| Feb 08, 1977 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 128-104 | |
| Feb 10, 1977 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 114-101 | |
| Feb 11, 1977 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 114-107 | |
| Feb 15, 1977 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 117-111 | |
| Feb 17, 1977 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-97 | |
| Feb 18, 1977 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 116-111 | |
| Feb 20, 1977 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 114-112 | |
| Feb 22, 1977 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 118-102 | |
| Feb 24, 1977 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-86 | |
| Feb 25, 1977 | @ Buffalo Braves | W 104-97 | |
| Feb 27, 1977 | @ New York Nets | W 106-98 | |
| Mar 01, 1977 | @ Boston Celtics | W 101-94 | |
| Mar 03, 1977 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-119 | |
| Mar 04, 1977 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 101-87 | |
| Mar 06, 1977 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 94-86 | |
| Mar 08, 1977 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-102 | |
| Mar 13, 1977 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 122-119 | |
| Mar 17, 1977 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-106 | |
| Mar 18, 1977 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-85 | |
| Mar 19, 1977 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 150-91 | |
| Mar 22, 1977 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 126-113 | |
| Mar 23, 1977 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 128-120 | |
| Mar 25, 1977 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 107-94 | |
| Mar 27, 1977 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 115-109 | |
| Mar 29, 1977 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 109-92 | |
| Mar 31, 1977 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 125-116 | |
| Apr 01, 1977 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-98 | |
| Apr 02, 1977 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 109-102 | |
| Apr 05, 1977 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 132-103 | |
| Apr 07, 1977 | vs. New York Nets | W 124-86 | |
| Apr 09, 1977 | vs. Kansas City Kings | W 118-102 |