The 2022-23 Philadelphia 76ers showcased a strong performance in the NBA season, finishing with a 54-28 record. Led by MVP Joel Embiid, who averaged 33.1 points per game, the team secured the third seed in the Eastern Conference. James Harden played a crucial role in orchestrating the offense, leading the league in assists per game. Tyrese Maxey’s development was a key storyline, providing scoring depth and energy.
In the playoffs, the 76ers advanced past the Brooklyn Nets in the first round with a 4-0 sweep. However, they faced a familiar roadblock in the Eastern Conference semifinals, falling to the Boston Celtics in a hard-fought seven-game series. Despite their exit, the season reflected positive growth and raised expectations for the future, with head coach Doc Rivers emphasizing development and consistency throughout the campaign.
- Regular Season Record: 54-28
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-0, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 2022-23 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Joel Embiid | 66 | 33.1 | 10.2 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 33.0 | 9 | 23.7 | 9.8 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 17.9 |
| James Harden | 58 | 21.0 | 6.1 | 10.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 38.5 | 11 | 20.3 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 37.8 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 60 | 20.3 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 43.4 | 11 | 20.5 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 40.0 |
| Louis King | 1 | 20.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tobias Harris | 74 | 14.7 | 5.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 38.9 | 11 | 15.3 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 36.6 |
| Mac McClung | 2 | 12.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 36.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| De'Anthony Melton | 77 | 10.1 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 39.0 | 11 | 7.9 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 38.8 |
| Shake Milton | 76 | 8.4 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 37.8 | 6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Georges Niang | 78 | 8.2 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 40.1 | 11 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 46.2 |
| Jalen McDaniels | 24 | 6.7 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 40.0 | 8 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Montrezl Harrell | 57 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Danuel House Jr. | 56 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 33.6 | 7 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10.0 |
| Paul Reed | 69 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 16.7 | 11 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Furkan Korkmaz | 37 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 39.1 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| P.J. Tucker | 75 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 39.3 | 11 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 35.0 |
| Dewayne Dedmon | 8 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 50.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Saben Lee | 2 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Matisse Thybulle | 49 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jaden Springer | 16 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 40.0 | 4 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Foster Jr. | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Julian Champagnie | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Brooklyn Nets
In the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers showcased their dominance by sweeping the Brooklyn Nets in a 4-0 series victory. Joel Embiid led the charge with his MVP-level performance, supported by strong contributions from James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. The Sixers' robust defense and cohesive team play overwhelmed the Nets, setting a promising tone for their postseason ambitions.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 121-101 | |
| Apr 17, 2023 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 96-84 | |
| Apr 20, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 102-97 | |
| Apr 22, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 96-88 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Boston Celtics in the second round, showcasing a fierce battle between two storied franchises. Despite Joel Embiid's MVP-caliber performances and James Harden's occasional offensive bursts, the 76ers struggled with consistency, ultimately falling to the Celtics in a hard-fought seven-game series. The loss highlighted Philadelphia's ongoing challenges in advancing past the Eastern Conference Semifinals, prompting questions about potential roster changes to better support their superstar duo.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2023 | @ Boston Celtics | W 119-115 | |
| May 03, 2023 | @ Boston Celtics | L 121-87 | |
| May 05, 2023 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 114-102 | |
| May 07, 2023 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 116-115 | |
| May 09, 2023 | @ Boston Celtics | W 115-103 | |
| May 11, 2023 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 95-86 | |
| May 14, 2023 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-88 |
Philadelphia 76ers 2022-23 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2022-23 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2022 | @ Boston Celtics | L 126-117 | |
| Oct 20, 2022 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 90-88 | |
| Oct 22, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 114-105 | |
| Oct 24, 2022 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 120-106 | |
| Oct 26, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 119-109 | |
| Oct 28, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 112-90 | |
| Oct 29, 2022 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 114-109 | |
| Oct 31, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | W 118-111 | |
| Nov 02, 2022 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 121-111 | |
| Nov 04, 2022 | vs. New York Knicks | L 106-104 | |
| Nov 07, 2022 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 100-88 | |
| Nov 10, 2022 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-95 | |
| Nov 12, 2022 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 121-109 | |
| Nov 13, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 105-98 | |
| Nov 18, 2022 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-102 | |
| Nov 19, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 112-109 | |
| Nov 22, 2022 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 115-106 | |
| Nov 23, 2022 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 107-101 | |
| Nov 25, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | W 107-99 | |
| Nov 27, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | W 133-103 | |
| Nov 28, 2022 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 104-101 | |
| Nov 30, 2022 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 113-85 | |
| Dec 02, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 117-109 | |
| Dec 05, 2022 | @ Houston Rockets | L 132-123 | |
| Dec 09, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 133-122 | |
| Dec 11, 2022 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 131-113 | |
| Dec 13, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 123-103 | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 118-106 | |
| Dec 19, 2022 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 104-101 | |
| Dec 21, 2022 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 113-93 | |
| Dec 23, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 119-114 | |
| Dec 25, 2022 | @ New York Knicks | W 119-112 | |
| Dec 27, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | L 116-111 | |
| Dec 30, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 127-116 | |
| Dec 31, 2022 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 115-96 | |
| Jan 02, 2023 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 120-111 | |
| Jan 04, 2023 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 129-126 | |
| Jan 06, 2023 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 126-112 | |
| Jan 08, 2023 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 123-111 | |
| Jan 10, 2023 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 147-116 | |
| Jan 12, 2023 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 133-114 | |
| Jan 14, 2023 | @ Utah Jazz | W 118-117 | |
| Jan 15, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-112 | |
| Jan 17, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 120-110 | |
| Jan 19, 2023 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-95 | |
| Jan 21, 2023 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 129-127 | |
| Jan 25, 2023 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 137-133 | |
| Jan 28, 2023 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 126-119 | |
| Jan 30, 2023 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 119-109 | |
| Feb 01, 2023 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 105-94 | |
| Feb 03, 2023 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 137-125 | |
| Feb 05, 2023 | @ New York Knicks | L 108-97 | |
| Feb 08, 2023 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-99 | |
| Feb 10, 2023 | vs. New York Knicks | W 119-108 | |
| Feb 11, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 101-98 | |
| Feb 13, 2023 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 123-104 | |
| Feb 15, 2023 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-112 | |
| Feb 23, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 110-105 | |
| Feb 25, 2023 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 110-107 | |
| Feb 27, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | L 101-99 | |
| Mar 01, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | W 119-96 | |
| Mar 02, 2023 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 133-126 | |
| Mar 04, 2023 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 133-130 | |
| Mar 06, 2023 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 147-143 | |
| Mar 07, 2023 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 117-94 | |
| Mar 10, 2023 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-119 | |
| Mar 12, 2023 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 112-93 | |
| Mar 15, 2023 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-109 | |
| Mar 17, 2023 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 121-82 | |
| Mar 18, 2023 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 141-121 | |
| Mar 20, 2023 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 109-105 | |
| Mar 22, 2023 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 116-91 | |
| Mar 24, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 120-112 | |
| Mar 25, 2023 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 125-105 | |
| Mar 27, 2023 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 116-111 | |
| Mar 29, 2023 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 116-108 | |
| Mar 31, 2023 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 117-110 | |
| Apr 02, 2023 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 117-104 | |
| Apr 04, 2023 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 103-101 | |
| Apr 06, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | L 129-101 | |
| Apr 07, 2023 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 136-131 | |
| Apr 09, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 134-105 |