Game 1, 1978-79 NBA Finals
May 20, 1979 · Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland
Game 1, 1978-79 NBA Finals: WBWashington Bullets 99–97 Seattle SuperSonics, at Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland on May 20, 1979.
Washington blew an 18-point fourth-quarter lead but Larry Wright made two free throws with one second left to escape with the win.
Box score
| WBWashington Bullets starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Larry Wright | 26 | 3 | 2 |
| Bob Dandridge | 23 | 11 | 4 |
| Kevin Grevey | 19 | 4 | 1 |
| Elvin Hayes | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| Wes Unseld | 4 | 12 | 5 |
| SSSeattle SuperSonics starters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
| Gus Williams | 32 | 6 | 4 |
| Dennis Johnson | 23 | 3 | 7 |
| John Johnson | 14 | 11 | 4 |
| Jack Sikma | 12 | 10 | 3 |
| Lonnie Shelton | 8 | 7 | 1 |
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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