The 2018-19 Philadelphia 76ers finished the regular season with a 51-31 record, securing the third seed in the Eastern Conference. The team was bolstered by mid-season acquisitions of Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris, joining stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Despite some chemistry adjustments, the Sixers displayed strong performances, particularly at home, where they held a 31-10 record.
In the playoffs, Philadelphia defeated the Brooklyn Nets 4-1 in the first round. However, their postseason run ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors in a closely contested seven-game series. The series concluded with a dramatic Game 7 loss, highlighted by Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer-beater. The season was marked by significant roster changes and glimpses of potential, setting the stage for Philadelphia to be considered a future contender in the East.
- Regular Season Record: 51-31
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 2018-19 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Joel Embiid | 64 | 27.5 | 13.6 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 30.0 | 11 | 20.2 | 10.5 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 30.8 |
| Tobias Harris | 27 | 18.2 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 32.6 | 12 | 15.5 | 9.2 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 34.9 |
| Jimmy Butler | 55 | 18.2 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 33.8 | 12 | 19.4 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 26.7 |
| JJ Redick | 76 | 18.1 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 39.7 | 12 | 13.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 41.4 |
| Ben Simmons | 79 | 16.9 | 8.8 | 7.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 12 | 13.9 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Greg Monroe | 3 | 13.7 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 25.0 |
| Robert Covington | 13 | 11.3 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 39.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dario Šarić | 13 | 11.1 | 6.6 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 30.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Landry Shamet | 54 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 40.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Boban Marjanović | 22 | 8.2 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 50.0 | 11 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Markelle Fultz | 19 | 8.2 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike Scott | 27 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 41.2 | 10 | 5.6 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 35.3 |
| Corey Brewer | 7 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike Muscala | 47 | 7.4 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 34.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Wilson Chandler | 36 | 6.7 | 4.7 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 39.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Zhaire Smith | 6 | 6.7 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 37.5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| T.J. McConnell | 76 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 33.3 | 9 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Furkan Korkmaz | 48 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 32.6 | 4 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 37.5 |
| Jonathon Simmons | 15 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 42.9 | 7 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| James Ennis III | 18 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 30.6 | 11 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 28.1 |
| Jonah Bolden | 44 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 35.4 | 10 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 25.0 |
| Shake Milton | 20 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 31.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Amir Johnson | 51 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 30.0 | 4 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Demetrius Jackson | 6 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Haywood Highsmith | 5 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Justin Patton | 3 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Brooklyn Nets
In the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Brooklyn Nets, emerging victorious in five games. After a surprising loss in Game 1, the Sixers rebounded with dominant performances, showcasing their depth and talent, particularly with standout contributions from Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Philadelphia's combination of star power and strategic adjustments propelled them to a 4-1 series win.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 111-102 | |
| Apr 15, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 145-123 | |
| Apr 18, 2019 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 131-115 | |
| Apr 20, 2019 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 112-108 | |
| Apr 23, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 122-100 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Toronto Raptors
In the 2019 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Toronto Raptors in a thrilling Eastern Conference semifinal series that went to seven games. The series is best remembered for Kawhi Leonard's dramatic buzzer-beater in Game 7, which sealed the Raptors' victory and ended the Sixers' hopes of advancing. Despite strong performances from Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler, Philadelphia's playoff run was cut short in one of the most iconic moments in NBA history.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 108-95 | |
| Apr 29, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 94-89 | |
| May 02, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 116-95 | |
| May 05, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 101-96 | |
| May 07, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 125-89 | |
| May 09, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 112-101 | |
| May 12, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 92-90 |
Philadelphia 76ers 2018-19 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2018-19 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | L 105-87 | |
| Oct 18, 2018 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 127-108 | |
| Oct 20, 2018 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 116-115 | |
| Oct 23, 2018 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 133-132 | |
| Oct 24, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 123-108 | |
| Oct 27, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 105-103 | |
| Oct 29, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 113-92 | |
| Oct 30, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 129-112 | |
| Nov 01, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 122-113 | |
| Nov 03, 2018 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-99 | |
| Nov 04, 2018 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 122-97 | |
| Nov 07, 2018 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 100-94 | |
| Nov 09, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 133-132 | |
| Nov 10, 2018 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 112-106 | |
| Nov 12, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | W 124-114 | |
| Nov 14, 2018 | @ Orlando Magic | L 111-106 | |
| Nov 16, 2018 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 113-107 | |
| Nov 17, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 122-119 | |
| Nov 19, 2018 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 119-114 | |
| Nov 21, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 121-120 | |
| Nov 23, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 121-112 | |
| Nov 25, 2018 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 127-125 | |
| Nov 28, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | W 117-91 | |
| Nov 30, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 123-98 | |
| Dec 02, 2018 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 103-95 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 113-102 | |
| Dec 07, 2018 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 117-111 | |
| Dec 10, 2018 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 116-102 | |
| Dec 12, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 127-124 | |
| Dec 14, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 113-101 | |
| Dec 16, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 128-105 | |
| Dec 17, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 123-96 | |
| Dec 19, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | W 131-109 | |
| Dec 22, 2018 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 126-101 | |
| Dec 25, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | L 121-114 | |
| Dec 27, 2018 | @ Utah Jazz | W 114-97 | |
| Dec 30, 2018 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 129-95 | |
| Jan 01, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 119-113 | |
| Jan 02, 2019 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 132-127 | |
| Jan 05, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 106-100 | |
| Jan 08, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 132-115 | |
| Jan 09, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | L 123-106 | |
| Jan 11, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 123-121 | |
| Jan 13, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 108-105 | |
| Jan 15, 2019 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 149-107 | |
| Jan 17, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 120-96 | |
| Jan 19, 2019 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 117-115 | |
| Jan 21, 2019 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 121-93 | |
| Jan 23, 2019 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 122-120 | |
| Jan 26, 2019 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 126-110 | |
| Jan 29, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 121-105 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 113-104 | |
| Feb 02, 2019 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 115-108 | |
| Feb 05, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 119-107 | |
| Feb 08, 2019 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 117-110 | |
| Feb 10, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 143-120 | |
| Feb 12, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-109 | |
| Feb 13, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 126-111 | |
| Feb 21, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | W 106-102 | |
| Feb 23, 2019 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 130-115 | |
| Feb 25, 2019 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 111-110 | |
| Feb 28, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 108-104 | |
| Mar 02, 2019 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 120-117 | |
| Mar 05, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 114-106 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-107 | |
| Mar 08, 2019 | @ Houston Rockets | L 107-91 | |
| Mar 10, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 106-89 | |
| Mar 12, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-99 | |
| Mar 15, 2019 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 123-114 | |
| Mar 17, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 130-125 | |
| Mar 19, 2019 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 118-114 | |
| Mar 20, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 118-115 | |
| Mar 23, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 129-127 | |
| Mar 25, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | L 119-98 | |
| Mar 28, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 123-110 | |
| Mar 30, 2019 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 118-109 | |
| Apr 01, 2019 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 122-102 | |
| Apr 03, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 130-122 | |
| Apr 04, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 128-122 | |
| Apr 06, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 116-96 | |
| Apr 09, 2019 | @ Miami Heat | L 122-99 | |
| Apr 10, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 125-109 |