Head coach Billy Cunningham Arena The Spectrum | General manager Pat Williams Record 62–20 (.756) | |
Place Division: 2nd (Atlantic)
Conference: 3rd (Eastern) Playoff finish East Conference Finals
(Eliminated 3-4) | ||
The 1980-81 NBA season was the 76ers 32nd season in the NBA and 18th season in Philadelphia The team finished the regular season with a 62-20 record, however they lost the tie breaker with the Boston Celtics who had the home court advantage with the same regular season record. In the playoffs, they lost a seven-game series to the Boston Celtics, in the Eastern Conference Finals, after having a three games to one series lead. This was the second time this occurred between the two teams (other in 1968), and the final 3 games of the series were decided by 5 points total. Julius Erving would win the Most Valuable Player of the League.
Contents
East First Round
(3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (6) Indiana Pacers: 76ers win series 2-0
East Conference Semifinals
(2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers: 76ers win series 4-3
East Conference Finals
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers: Celtics win series 4-3