| 1978–79 Houston Rockets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Tom Nissalke |
| Arena | The Summit |
| Results | |
| Record | 47–35 (.573) |
| Place |
Division: 2nd (Central) Conference: 4th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East First Round (eliminated 0-2) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1978–79 NBA season was the Rockets' 12th season in the NBA and 8th season in the city of Houston.
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