1978–79 Los Angeles Lakers season
| 1978–79 Los Angeles Lakers season | |
|---|---|
| Jack Kent Cooke's final season owning the Lakers | |
| Head coach | Jerry West |
| Owner(s) | Jack Kent Cooke |
| Arena | The Forum |
| Results | |
| Record | 47–35 (.573) |
| Place |
Division: 3rd (Pacific) Conference: 5th (Western) |
| Playoff finish |
Conference Semifinals (Eliminated 1-4) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1978–79 NBA season was the Lakers' 31st season in the NBA and 19th season in Los Angeles. It would be the final season for the team under the ownership Jack Kent Cooke, who would sell the team to Dr. Jerry Buss during the summer that followed.
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