The Jazz averaged 108.3 points per game (ranked 15th in NBA) while allowing an average of 114.6 points per game (ranked 21st in NBA).
[2] Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average [1] By 1979, the Jazz were sinking under the weight of $5 million in losses over five years.
Original owner Sam Battistone decided to move to Salt Lake City, even though it was a smaller market than New Orleans at the time.
However, Salt Lake City had proven it could support a pro basketball team when it played host to the American Basketball Association's Utah Stars from 1970 to 1976.
Professional basketball returned to New Orleans, when the Charlotte Hornets relocated there, in 2002.