The Suns were in the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, extending a then-franchise record.
In the Western Conference Finals, the Suns lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.
The team was led by head coach John MacLeod, in his 11th year with the Suns, and played all home games in Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Larry Nance, who finished the season fourth in the NBA in blocks per game for the second straight year, was second in team scoring at 17.7.
Maurice Lucas again averaged a double-double again for the Suns with 16 points and 10 rebounds per game.