The 2017-18 Philadelphia 76ers marked a breakthrough season, ending a five-year playoff drought. Under head coach Brett Brown, the team finished third in the Eastern Conference with a 52-30 record. This success was driven by the emergence of young stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Embiid, playing 63 games, averaged 22.9 points and 11 rebounds per game, earning his first All-Star selection. Simmons, the Rookie of the Year, contributed 15.8 points, 8.2 assists, and 8.1 rebounds per game.
In the playoffs, the 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 4-1 in the first round, showcasing their potential as a rising power in the East. However, their journey ended in the Conference Semifinals, losing 4-1 to the Boston Celtics. Despite the exit, the season was seen as a significant step forward in the team’s “Trust the Process” rebuild, setting a foundation for future success.
- Regular Season Record: 52-30
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1-4
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 2017-18 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Joel Embiid | 63 | 22.9 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 30.8 | 8 | 21.4 | 12.6 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 27.6 |
| JJ Redick | 70 | 17.1 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 42.0 | 10 | 18.2 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 34.7 |
| Ben Simmons | 81 | 15.8 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 10 | 16.3 | 9.4 | 7.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Dario Šarić | 78 | 14.6 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 39.3 | 10 | 17.2 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 38.5 |
| Marco Belinelli | 28 | 13.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 38.5 | 10 | 12.9 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 34.8 |
| Robert Covington | 80 | 12.6 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 36.9 | 10 | 8.1 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 31.3 |
| Ersan İlyasova | 23 | 10.8 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 36.1 | 10 | 9.3 | 7.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 29.0 |
| Jerryd Bayless | 39 | 7.9 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 37.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Markelle Fultz | 14 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Richaun Holmes | 48 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 12.9 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| T.J. McConnell | 76 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 43.6 | 10 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 66.7 |
| Justin Anderson | 38 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 33.0 | 7 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | 52 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 33.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jahlil Okafor | 2 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Trevor Booker | 33 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Amir Johnson | 74 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 31.2 | 8 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| James Young | 6 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Michael McAdoo | 3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Demetrius Jackson | 3 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Furkan Korkmaz | 14 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 29.4 | 1 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Nik Stauskas | 6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Larry Drew II | 3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jacob Pullen | 3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 2018 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Miami Heat
In the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers showcased their youthful exuberance and emerging talent by defeating the Miami Heat in a commanding 4-1 series victory. Led by standout performances from Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Sixers capitalized on their cohesive team play and strong defense to secure their first playoff series win since 2012. This victory marked a significant step in the team's u0022Process,u0022 signaling their readiness to compete at a higher level in the Eastern Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | W 130-103 | |
| Apr 16, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | L 113-103 | |
| Apr 19, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | W 128-108 | |
| Apr 21, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | W 106-102 | |
| Apr 24, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-91 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they were eliminated in five games. Despite the promising performances from young stars like Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, the Sixers struggled to match the depth and execution of the Celtics, who capitalized on their home-court advantage and strong defensive strategies. This series highlighted the growing pains of a young team on the rise, setting the stage for future playoff battles.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | L 117-101 | |
| May 03, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-103 | |
| May 05, 2018 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 101-98 | |
| May 07, 2018 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 103-92 | |
| May 09, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-112 |
Philadelphia 76ers 2017-18 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2017-18 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2017 | @ Washington Wizards | L 120-115 | |
| Oct 20, 2017 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 102-92 | |
| Oct 21, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 128-94 | |
| Oct 23, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 97-86 | |
| Oct 25, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 105-104 | |
| Oct 28, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-110 | |
| Oct 30, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | W 115-107 | |
| Nov 01, 2017 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 119-109 | |
| Nov 03, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 121-110 | |
| Nov 07, 2017 | @ Utah Jazz | W 104-97 | |
| Nov 09, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 109-108 | |
| Nov 11, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 135-114 | |
| Nov 13, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-105 | |
| Nov 15, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 115-109 | |
| Nov 18, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 124-116 | |
| Nov 20, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 107-86 | |
| Nov 22, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 101-81 | |
| Nov 25, 2017 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 130-111 | |
| Nov 27, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 113-91 | |
| Nov 29, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 118-113 | |
| Nov 30, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-97 | |
| Dec 02, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 108-103 | |
| Dec 04, 2017 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 115-101 | |
| Dec 07, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-104 | |
| Dec 09, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-98 | |
| Dec 10, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 131-124 | |
| Dec 12, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 118-112 | |
| Dec 15, 2017 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 119-117 | |
| Dec 18, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 117-115 | |
| Dec 19, 2017 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 101-95 | |
| Dec 21, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 114-109 | |
| Dec 23, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 102-86 | |
| Dec 25, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | W 105-98 | |
| Dec 28, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 114-110 | |
| Dec 30, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 107-102 | |
| Dec 31, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 123-110 | |
| Jan 03, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 112-106 | |
| Jan 05, 2018 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 114-78 | |
| Jan 11, 2018 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 114-103 | |
| Jan 15, 2018 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 117-111 | |
| Jan 18, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | W 89-80 | |
| Jan 20, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 116-94 | |
| Jan 22, 2018 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 105-101 | |
| Jan 24, 2018 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 115-101 | |
| Jan 26, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 97-78 | |
| Jan 28, 2018 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 122-112 | |
| Jan 29, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-95 | |
| Jan 31, 2018 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 116-108 | |
| Feb 02, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | W 103-97 | |
| Feb 03, 2018 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 100-92 | |
| Feb 06, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 115-102 | |
| Feb 09, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 100-82 | |
| Feb 10, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-98 | |
| Feb 12, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | W 108-92 | |
| Feb 14, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-102 | |
| Feb 22, 2018 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 116-115 | |
| Feb 24, 2018 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 116-105 | |
| Feb 25, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | L 109-94 | |
| Feb 27, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | L 102-101 | |
| Mar 01, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-97 | |
| Mar 02, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 110-99 | |
| Mar 04, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 118-110 | |
| Mar 06, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 128-114 | |
| Mar 08, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | L 108-99 | |
| Mar 11, 2018 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 120-97 | |
| Mar 13, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 101-98 | |
| Mar 15, 2018 | @ New York Knicks | W 118-110 | |
| Mar 16, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 120-116 | |
| Mar 19, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 108-94 | |
| Mar 21, 2018 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 119-105 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | @ Orlando Magic | W 118-98 | |
| Mar 24, 2018 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 120-108 | |
| Mar 26, 2018 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 123-104 | |
| Mar 28, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | W 118-101 | |
| Mar 30, 2018 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 101-91 | |
| Apr 01, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 119-102 | |
| Apr 03, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 121-95 | |
| Apr 04, 2018 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 115-108 | |
| Apr 06, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 132-130 | |
| Apr 08, 2018 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 109-97 | |
| Apr 10, 2018 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 121-113 | |
| Apr 11, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 130-95 |