The 1978–79 NBA season was Indiana's third season in the

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and 12th season as a franchise. This would be the final season of the team in the Western Conference, as they switched to the Eastern Conference the next season.

Offseason

Draft picks

This table only lists picks through the second round.

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

:z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

Player statistics

Ragular season

Awards and records

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References

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