Game 6, in Washington, was all Bullets, 117-82. With the Washington backcourt continuing to struggle, Bullets coach Dick Motta inserted Greg Ballard at forward and moved Bob Dandridge to guard, a risky move considering Dandridge had played very little guard. Ballard and Dandridge produced a run that gave the Bullets a 12-point lead at the half.
In Game 6 of the series, the Bullets triumphed with a score of 117-82. The Washington backcourt continued to struggle, leading Bullets coach Dick Motta to make an unconventional substitution by placing Greg Ballard at forward and Bob Dandridge in guard position. This move was risky as Dandridge had not played much as a guard. Despite the risks, Ballard and Dandridge managed to score enough points in the first half to establish a 12-point lead for the Bullets.