Philadelphia 76ers

Overview

The Philadelphia 76ers have played a total of 73 seasons. Their first season was in 1951, and their most recent season was in 2023.

Have the Philadelphia 76ers gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1951 and 1963, the team was known as the Syracuse Nationals.
In 1964, the team moved to Philadelphia and changed their name to the Philadelphia 76ers.

What division do the Philadelphia 76ers play in?

The Philadelphia 76ers currently play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.

What was the best start to a 76ers season?

The best start to a 76ers season was the 2000-01 Philadelphia 76ers, who started the season 10-0. The second best start to a season was the 1979-80 Philadelphia 76ers, who started the season going 8-0. The third best start to a season was the 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers, who started the season with 7 wins.

What was the worst start to a 76ers season?

The worst start to a 76ers season was the 2015-16 Philadelphia 76ers, who started the season at 0-18. The second worst start to a season was the 2014-15 Philadelphia 76ers, who started the season with 17 losses. The third worst start to a season was the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers, who started the season with 15 losses.

When was the last time the 76ers were in the playoffs?

The Philadelphia 76ers last made the playoffs in 2022, when they lost the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They've been in the playoffs a total of 51 times in their 73 seasons.

When was the last time the 76ers missed the playoffs?

The Philadelphia 76ers last missed the playoffs in 2017.

When was the last time the 76ers won a playoff series?

In 2022, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference First Round.

When was the last time the 76ers lost a playoff series?

In 2022, the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

What years did the 76ers make the NBA Finals?

While in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia 76ers have appeared in the NBA Finals 6 times, in 1967, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983 and 2001. In their full franchise history, they've appeared in 8 NBA Finals. In Philadelphia, they appeared in 6 NBA Finals as the Philadelphia 76ers, in 1967, 1977, 1980, 1982-1983 and 2001. In Syracuse, they appeared in 2 NBA Finals as the Syracuse Nationals, in 1954-1955.

How many NBA Titles have the 76ers won?

While in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia 76ers won the NBA Finals 2 times, in 1967 and 1983.

In their full franchise history, they've won 3 NBA Titles. In Philadelphia, they won 2 NBA Titles as the Philadelphia 76ers, in 1967 and 1983. In Syracuse, they won one NBA Finals as the Syracuse Nationals, in 1955.