The 1998-99 Philadelphia 76ers experienced a notable turnaround under head coach Larry Brown. The team finished the lockout-shortened season with a 28-22 record, securing the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. Allen Iverson, the team’s star guard, played a crucial role, leading the league in scoring with an average of 26.8 points per game.
The 76ers’ efforts paid off in the playoffs, as they defeated the Orlando Magic 3-1 in the first round, showcasing their potential as a rising team. However, their journey ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they fell to the Indiana Pacers in a 4-0 sweep. Despite the exit, the season laid a foundation for future success, highlighting the team’s growth and Iverson’s emergence as a premier NBA talent.
- Regular Season Record: 28-22
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 0-4
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 1998-99 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Allen Iverson | 48 | 26.8 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 29.1 | 8 | 28.5 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 28.3 |
| Matt Geiger | 50 | 13.5 | 7.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 20.0 | 8 | 13.5 | 7.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Theo Ratliff | 50 | 11.2 | 8.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| Larry Hughes | 50 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 15.4 | 8 | 10.3 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Eric Snow | 48 | 8.6 | 3.4 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 23.8 | 8 | 12.4 | 4.1 | 7.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 23.1 |
| Tyrone Hill | 21 | 8.5 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 8 | 5.6 | 7.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| George Lynch | 43 | 8.3 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 39.1 | 8 | 9.0 | 6.6 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 33.3 |
| Aaron McKie | 50 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 19.4 | 6 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tim Thomas | 17 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 26.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Harvey Grant | 47 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 16.7 | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jerald Honeycutt | 13 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 35.7 | 6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nazr Mohammed | 26 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Doug Overton | 10 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Parker | 2 | 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 |
| Rick Mahorn | 16 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 5 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Benoit Benjamin | 6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Casey Shaw | 9 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Scott Williams | 2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 1999 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Orlando Magic
In the 1999 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers, led by the dynamic Allen Iverson, made a strong impression in the first round by defeating the Orlando Magic in a tightly contested series. The Sixers, seeded sixth, overcame the third-seeded Magic in four games, with Iverson's explosive scoring and clutch performances proving pivotal. This victory marked Philadelphia's first playoff series win since 1991, setting the stage for their resurgence in the Eastern Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | W 104-90 | |
| May 11, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | L 79-68 | |
| May 13, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 97-85 | |
| May 15, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 101-91 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Indiana Pacers
In the 1999 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers, led by star guard Allen Iverson, faced the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite Iverson's explosive scoring ability, the 76ers struggled against the Pacers' disciplined defense and veteran leadership, ultimately losing the series in six games. The series highlighted the need for more depth and experience in the 76ers' roster to support Iverson's brilliance.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 94-90 | |
| May 19, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 85-82 | |
| May 21, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 97-86 | |
| May 23, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 89-86 |
Philadelphia 76ers 1998-99 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1998-99 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 1999 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 78-66 | |
| Feb 06, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 95-75 | |
| Feb 09, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 90-86 | |
| Feb 12, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 98-94 | |
| Feb 14, 1999 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 78-70 | |
| Feb 16, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-92 | |
| Feb 18, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 99-95 | |
| Feb 19, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | L 78-67 | |
| Feb 20, 1999 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 76-69 | |
| Feb 22, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-97 | |
| Feb 24, 1999 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 94-81 | |
| Feb 25, 1999 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 98-80 | |
| Feb 28, 1999 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 87-76 | |
| Mar 01, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | W 104-91 | |
| Mar 03, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 102-86 | |
| Mar 05, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | L 89-78 | |
| Mar 07, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 103-95 | |
| Mar 08, 1999 | @ Miami Heat | L 91-89 | |
| Mar 10, 1999 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 85-70 | |
| Mar 12, 1999 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 100-93 | |
| Mar 15, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | L 74-73 | |
| Mar 17, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 114-110 | |
| Mar 19, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 105-90 | |
| Mar 21, 1999 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 91-75 | |
| Mar 22, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 92-76 | |
| Mar 24, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 95-90 | |
| Mar 26, 1999 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 90-84 | |
| Mar 27, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-99 | |
| Mar 30, 1999 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 91-81 | |
| Apr 01, 1999 | @ Miami Heat | W 88-84 | |
| Apr 02, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 85-80 | |
| Apr 04, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 97-82 | |
| Apr 06, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-87 | |
| Apr 07, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 96-92 | |
| Apr 09, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | W 83-67 | |
| Apr 11, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | L 105-98 | |
| Apr 13, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 91-72 | |
| Apr 14, 1999 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 96-78 | |
| Apr 16, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 93-83 | |
| Apr 18, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 86-79 | |
| Apr 19, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | W 72-67 | |
| Apr 21, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | W 80-78 | |
| Apr 22, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 104-96 | |
| Apr 25, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 103-86 | |
| Apr 27, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 80-71 | |
| Apr 29, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 85-70 | |
| May 01, 1999 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 103-96 | |
| May 02, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 100-96 | |
| May 04, 1999 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 117-110 | |
| May 05, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-100 |