Syracuse Nationals Playoff History

Overview

Have the Syracuse Nationals gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1950 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 was the best start to a Syracuse Nationals season?

The best start to a Syracuse Nationals 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 Syracuse Nationals season?

The worst start to a Syracuse Nationals 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 Syracuse Nationals were in the playoffs?

While in Syracuse, the Syracuse Nationals last made the playoffs in 1963, when they lost the Eastern Division Semifinals.

When was the last time the Syracuse Nationals missed the playoffs?

While in Syracuse, the Syracuse Nationals have never missed the playoffs.

When was the last time the Syracuse Nationals won a playoff series?

In 1961, the Syracuse Nationals beat the Philadelphia Warriors in the Eastern Division Semifinals.

When was the last time the Syracuse Nationals lost a playoff series?

In 1963, the Syracuse Nationals lost to the Cincinnati Royals in the Eastern Division Semifinals.

What years did the Syracuse Nationals make the NBA Finals?

While in Syracuse, the Syracuse Nationals have appeared in the NBA Finals 3 times, in 1950, 1954 and 1955. In their full franchise history, they've appeared in 9 NBA Finals. In Syracuse, they appeared in 3 NBA Finals as the Syracuse Nationals, in 1950 and 1954-1955. In Philadelphia, they appeared in 6 NBA Finals as the Philadelphia 76ers, in 1967, 1977, 1980, 1982-1983 and 2001.

How many NBA Titles have the Syracuse Nationals won?

While in Syracuse, the Syracuse Nationals won the NBA Finals once, in 1955.

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