1978–79 Houston Rockets season
| 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 (lost to Hawks 0–2) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | KHTV |
| Radio | KTRH |
The 1978–79 Houston Rockets season was the Rockets' 12th season in the NBA and 8th season in the city of Houston.
In the playoffs, the Rockets were swept by the Atlanta Hawks in two games in the First Round.
On the radio, Rockets games began to be broadcast on KTRH after two seasons on KXYZ.