NETS 139-87 vs. Houston Rockets

October 18, 1978

In Houston for their fourth game of the season, the Nets fell behind 64-35 at halftime and never got any closer, losing by 52. Rudy Tomjanovich led Houston in scoring with 28 points, while future Hall of Famer Moses Malone added 24. The Nets’ leading scorer was Winford Boynes with 15. The Nets actually made the playoffs, losing in the first round.