Head coach Billy Cunningham Arena The Spectrum | General manager Pat Williams Record 58–24 (.707) | |
Place Division: 2nd (Atlantic)
Conference: 3rd (Eastern) Playoff finish NBA Finals
(Eliminated 2-4) | ||
The 1981-82 NBA season was the 76ers 33rd season in the NBA and 19th season in Philadelphia. They would finish with a record of 58-24. In the Eastern Conference Finals, they eliminated the Boston Celtics 4-3, to earn a trip to the NBA Finals for the 3rd time in 6 years. In the deciding 7th game, with under a minute and a Sixers victory well secured, the fans at the Boston Garden chanted "Beat LA" to the Sixers, one of pro basketballs most enduring moments. However the Los Angeles Lakers would win the Championship 4-2. The Lakers won game one by going on an incredible 40-9 scoring spurt in the second half. The home team would win each of the remaining five contests.
Contents
East First Round
(3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (6) Atlanta Hawks: 76ers win series 2-0
East Conference Semifinals
(2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers: 76ers win series 4-2
East Conference Finals
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers: 76ers win series 4-3
NBA Finals
(3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (1) Los Angeles Lakers: Lakers win series 4-2