The 1977–78 NBA season was the Hawks' 29th season in the NBA and 10th season in Atlanta.
Offseason
Draft picks
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
z – clinched division title
y – clinched division title
x – clinched playoff spot
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | April 12 | @ Washington | L 94–103 | John Drew (25) | Tom McMillen (14) | Eddie Johnson (4) | Capital Centre9,326 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | April 14 | Washington | L 103–107 (OT) | John Drew (27) | Drew, McMillen (8) | Hill, Hawes (5) | Omni Coliseum15,601 | 0–2 |-