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John Johnson

Played in 89 belt games from October 29, 1971 to March 15, 1981, winning 36. Helped take the belt 21 times.

89Belt games
36–53Record
21Title-winning games
12.0PTS per belt game

Belt-game totals: 1,067 PTS, 470 REB, 339 AST, 41 STL, 18 BLK.

DateGameW/LMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PFT
Mar 15, 1981Seattle SuperSonics at Milwaukee BucksChallenger, lost · 132–108L20531202-70-01-3
Feb 27, 1981Seattle SuperSonics at Houston RocketsChallenger, lost · 96–92L25761003-90-01-2
Feb 22, 1981Seattle SuperSonics vs. Houston RocketsChallenger, lost · 111–96L20233001-90-00-0
Dec 22, 1980Seattle SuperSonics vs. Phoenix SunsLost the belt · 109–98L321645006-150-04-4
Dec 19, 1980Seattle SuperSonics vs. Atlanta HawksTook the belt · 95–92W341034004-70-02-2
Oct 31, 1980Seattle SuperSonics vs. San Antonio SpursLost the belt · 112–96L301021005-130-00-0
Oct 28, 1980Seattle SuperSonics vs. Golden State WarriorsKept the belt · 119–102W282245109-140-04-4
Oct 26, 1980Seattle SuperSonics vs. Portland Trail BlazersTook the belt · 111–98W3416127218-200-10-0
Oct 10, 1980Seattle SuperSonics vs. Los Angeles LakersChallenger, lost · 99–98L321273005-100-02-2
Feb 19, 1980Seattle SuperSonics at Chicago BullsLost the belt · 115–106L361357006-120-01-1
Feb 17, 1980Seattle SuperSonics vs. Boston CelticsKept the belt · 109–108W34786002-110-03-3
Feb 14, 1980Seattle SuperSonics vs. Denver NuggetsKept the belt · 93–84W271234315-90-02-2
Feb 13, 1980Seattle SuperSonics vs. Atlanta HawksTook the belt · 93–86W281272005-120-02-3
Jan 25, 1980Seattle SuperSonics at San Antonio SpursLost the belt · 125–116L341747207-90-03-3
Jan 23, 1980Seattle SuperSonics at Atlanta HawksKept the belt · 98–96W351454007-100-00-0
Jan 20, 1980Seattle SuperSonics at Boston CelticsTook the belt · 108–106W491095005-80-00-0
Dec 1, 1979Seattle SuperSonics at Utah JazzLost the belt · 97–95L30643113-80-00-0
Nov 30, 1979Seattle SuperSonics at Kansas City KingsKept the belt · 107–102W421062105-140-00-0
Nov 28, 1979Seattle SuperSonics vs. Phoenix SunsTook the belt · 127–116W321274105-90-02-4
Nov 7, 1979Seattle SuperSonics at Denver NuggetsLost the belt · 113–92L241225304-110-04-6
Nov 6, 1979Seattle SuperSonics at Chicago BullsKept the belt · 114–97W381094005-100-00-0
Nov 4, 1979Seattle SuperSonics at Milwaukee BucksTook the belt · 114–101W2812410105-90-02-2
Oct 21, 1979Seattle SuperSonics at Los Angeles LakersLost the belt · 106–97L33255201-80-00-0
Oct 19, 1979Seattle SuperSonics vs. San Diego ClippersKept the belt · 106–98W28843103-80-02-3
Oct 17, 1979Seattle SuperSonics vs. Los Angeles LakersTook the belt · 112–110W3619113008-120-03-4
Apr 3, 1979Seattle SuperSonics at Portland Trail BlazersChallenger, lost · 106–102L29888103-9—2-3
Mar 11, 1979Seattle SuperSonics at Atlanta HawksLost the belt · 113–111L30453002-4—0-0
Mar 9, 1979Seattle SuperSonics at New Jersey NetsKept the belt · 108–100W321085004-10—2-2
Mar 7, 1979Seattle SuperSonics at Detroit PistonsKept the belt · 99–93W4018105006-11—6-8
Mar 4, 1979Seattle SuperSonics vs. Houston RocketsTook the belt · 119–109W291939007-11—5-5
Dec 19, 1978Seattle SuperSonics at Milwaukee BucksChallenger, lost · 128–99L301670016-10—4-7
Jun 7, 1978Seattle SuperSonics vs. Washington BulletsChallenger, lost · 105–99L251041115-11—0-1
Jun 4, 1978Seattle SuperSonics at Washington BulletsLost the belt · 117–82L24833014-10—0-0
Jun 2, 1978Seattle SuperSonics vs. Washington BulletsTook the belt · 98–94W34467001-8—2-2
May 30, 1978Seattle SuperSonics vs. Washington BulletsLost the belt · 120–116L37834204-9—0-0
May 28, 1978Seattle SuperSonics at Washington BulletsTook the belt · 93–92W25241001-7—0-0
May 25, 1978Seattle SuperSonics at Washington BulletsLost the belt · 106–98L24440102-8—0-0
May 21, 1978Seattle SuperSonics vs. Washington BulletsKept the belt · 106–102W3618102009-15—0-0
May 17, 1978Seattle SuperSonics vs. Denver NuggetsTook the belt · 123–108W23964004-11—1-1
May 14, 1978Seattle SuperSonics at Denver NuggetsLost the belt · 123–114L312266007-16—8-8
May 12, 1978Seattle SuperSonics vs. Denver NuggetsKept the belt · 100–94W271357006-13—1-2
May 10, 1978Seattle SuperSonics vs. Denver NuggetsKept the belt · 105–91W332021008-14—4-5
May 7, 1978Seattle SuperSonics at Denver NuggetsTook the belt · 121–111W221353016-11—1-2
May 5, 1978Seattle SuperSonics at Denver NuggetsChallenger, lost · 116–107L242160018-14—5-8
Dec 13, 1977Seattle SuperSonics at Cleveland CavaliersLost the belt · 116–104L281432106-12—2-2
Dec 11, 1977Seattle SuperSonics vs. Houston RocketsKept the belt · 116–84W221446107-14—0-0
Dec 9, 1977Seattle SuperSonics vs. Milwaukee BucksTook the belt · 136–123W321643108-16—0-0
Nov 5, 1977Seattle SuperSonics at Portland Trail BlazersChallenger, lost · 116–94L181310005-8—3-5
Feb 19, 1977Houston Rockets at Kansas City KingsLost the belt · 115–109L12011000-3—0-0
Feb 17, 1977Houston Rockets at San Antonio SpursTook the belt · 113–99W8430002-3—0-1

Newest 50 of 89 belt games shown.

By season

SeasonTeamGW–LTitle winsPTSREBASTSTL
1980–81Seattle SuperSonics93–6210044305
1979–80Seattle SuperSonics1611–55176937415
1978–79Seattle SuperSonics63–317541301
1977–78Seattle SuperSonics179–8520976507
1976–77Houston Rockets52–32301090
1975–76Houston Rockets125–7411751385
1974–75Portland Trail Blazers40–405224103
1973–74Portland Trail Blazers50–508130205
1972–73Cleveland Cavaliers92–711225836—
1971–72Cleveland Cavaliers61–511054342—

Player box scores: Historical NBA Data and Player Box Scores by Eoin Moore (CC0). Stats a season didn't track show as —.

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