The 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers, led by head coach Alex Hannum, delivered a dominant performance throughout the NBA season. With a stellar regular-season record of 68-13, the team set a new benchmark for wins, breaking the Boston Celtics’ stronghold on the league. Wilt Chamberlain was pivotal, averaging 24.1 points and 24.2 rebounds per game while also showcasing his playmaking abilities with 7.8 assists per game.
The 76ers’ formidable lineup, including Hal Greer, Chet Walker, and Billy Cunningham, was instrumental in their success. In the playoffs, they defeated the Cincinnati Royals and the Boston Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals, where they faced the San Francisco Warriors. Philadelphia captured the championship by defeating the Warriors in six games, securing their first title since 1955 and concluding a season that is often regarded as one of the greatest in NBA history.
- Regular Season Record: 68-13
- Playoff Result: Division Semifinals: 3-1, Division Finals: 4-1, NBA Finals: 4-2
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 1966-67 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Wilt Chamberlain | 80 | 24.2 | 24.1 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 21.7 | 29.1 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Hal Greer | 79 | 22.1 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 27.7 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chet Walker | 80 | 19.3 | 8.2 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 21.7 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Billy Cunningham | 80 | 18.4 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 15.0 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Wali Jones | 80 | 13.0 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 17.5 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Luke Jackson | 80 | 12.1 | 9.0 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 11.0 | 11.7 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Larry Costello | 49 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 8.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dave Gambee | 62 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bill Melchionni | 72 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Matt Guokas | 68 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bob Weiss | 6 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 1967 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs Second Round vs. Cincinnati Royals
In the 1967 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Division Finals. Led by Wilt Chamberlain, the 76ers defeated the Celtics 4-1, ending Boston's remarkable run of eight consecutive NBA championships. This victory paved the way for Philadelphia to win the NBA title that year, solidifying their status as a dominant force in basketball.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 1967 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | L 120-116 | |
| Mar 22, 1967 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 123-102 | |
| Mar 24, 1967 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 121-106 | |
| Mar 25, 1967 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 112-94 |
1967 Conference Championship vs. Boston Celtics
In the 1967 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers showcased a dominant performance in the Eastern Division Finals, defeating the Boston Celtics in a decisive 4-1 series. This victory was particularly significant as it broke Boston's streak of eight consecutive NBA titles, highlighting the 76ers' formidable lineup led by Wilt Chamberlain. Their triumph in the conference finals set the stage for their eventual NBA Championship win, marking a pivotal moment in the franchise's history.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1967 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 127-113 | |
| Apr 02, 1967 | @ Boston Celtics | W 107-102 | |
| Apr 05, 1967 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 115-104 | |
| Apr 09, 1967 | @ Boston Celtics | L 121-117 | |
| Apr 11, 1967 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 140-116 |
1967 NBA Finals vs. San Francisco Warriors
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1967 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | W 141-135 | |
| Apr 16, 1967 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | W 126-95 | |
| Apr 18, 1967 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 130-124 | |
| Apr 20, 1967 | @ San Francisco Warriors | W 122-108 | |
| Apr 23, 1967 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | L 117-109 | |
| Apr 24, 1967 | @ San Francisco Warriors | W 125-122 |
Philadelphia 76ers 1966-67 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1966-67 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 1966 | vs. New York Knicks | W 128-112 | |
| Oct 21, 1966 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 119-110 | |
| Oct 22, 1966 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 141-112 | |
| Oct 25, 1966 | vs. Baltimore Bullets | W 130-110 | |
| Oct 29, 1966 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 138-96 | |
| Nov 03, 1966 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 120-108 | |
| Nov 04, 1966 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | W 134-129 | |
| Nov 05, 1966 | @ Boston Celtics | L 105-87 | |
| Nov 08, 1966 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 118-100 | |
| Nov 11, 1966 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 126-113 | |
| Nov 12, 1966 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 112-98 | |
| Nov 13, 1966 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 132-126 | |
| Nov 15, 1966 | @ New York Knicks | W 113-109 | |
| Nov 16, 1966 | vs. New York Knicks | W 117-108 | |
| Nov 18, 1966 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 145-120 | |
| Nov 19, 1966 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 134-110 | |
| Nov 23, 1966 | @ Cincinnati Royals | L 111-106 | |
| Nov 24, 1966 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | W 140-123 | |
| Nov 25, 1966 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 129-115 | |
| Nov 26, 1966 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 131-123 | |
| Nov 29, 1966 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 137-116 | |
| Nov 30, 1966 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 128-119 | |
| Dec 02, 1966 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 138-130 | |
| Dec 03, 1966 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 137-120 | |
| Dec 06, 1966 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 129-119 | |
| Dec 07, 1966 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 117-103 | |
| Dec 09, 1966 | vs. New York Knicks | W 112-107 | |
| Dec 10, 1966 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 133-123 | |
| Dec 11, 1966 | @ Boston Celtics | L 117-103 | |
| Dec 13, 1966 | @ New York Knicks | W 127-112 | |
| Dec 16, 1966 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 124-113 | |
| Dec 17, 1966 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 120-105 | |
| Dec 21, 1966 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 129-123 | |
| Dec 22, 1966 | @ San Francisco Warriors | W 116-114 | |
| Dec 23, 1966 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 118-107 | |
| Dec 26, 1966 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 134-118 | |
| Dec 28, 1966 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 113-108 | |
| Dec 30, 1966 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 137-113 | |
| Jan 03, 1967 | @ New York Knicks | W 148-142 | |
| Jan 04, 1967 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 136-115 | |
| Jan 05, 1967 | @ New York Knicks | L 112-104 | |
| Jan 06, 1967 | vs. Baltimore Bullets | W 121-115 | |
| Jan 08, 1967 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 117-108 | |
| Jan 13, 1967 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 125-107 | |
| Jan 15, 1967 | @ Boston Celtics | W 110-95 | |
| Jan 18, 1967 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 113-105 | |
| Jan 19, 1967 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 127-102 | |
| Jan 20, 1967 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 119-108 | |
| Jan 23, 1967 | vs. St. Louis Hawks | W 112-105 | |
| Jan 24, 1967 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 118-106 | |
| Jan 27, 1967 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 110-107 | |
| Jan 29, 1967 | @ St. Louis Hawks | L 114-108 | |
| Feb 01, 1967 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 143-133 | |
| Feb 02, 1967 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | L 137-120 | |
| Feb 04, 1967 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | W 140-127 | |
| Feb 05, 1967 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 130-123 | |
| Feb 07, 1967 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | W 126-123 | |
| Feb 08, 1967 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 118-106 | |
| Feb 10, 1967 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 148-131 | |
| Feb 11, 1967 | @ Baltimore Bullets | L 139-133 | |
| Feb 12, 1967 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-112 | |
| Feb 13, 1967 | vs. Cincinnati Royals | W 131-123 | |
| Feb 15, 1967 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 127-121 | |
| Feb 17, 1967 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 127-118 | |
| Feb 19, 1967 | @ St. Louis Hawks | W 123-122 | |
| Feb 24, 1967 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 149-118 | |
| Feb 28, 1967 | @ Cincinnati Royals | W 127-107 | |
| Mar 01, 1967 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 129-122 | |
| Mar 02, 1967 | vs. San Francisco Warriors | W 136-128 | |
| Mar 03, 1967 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 129-103 | |
| Mar 05, 1967 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 131-106 | |
| Mar 06, 1967 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 119-117 | |
| Mar 08, 1967 | @ Boston Celtics | W 115-113 | |
| Mar 11, 1967 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 116-114 | |
| Mar 12, 1967 | @ New York Knicks | W 131-120 | |
| Mar 14, 1967 | @ San Francisco Warriors | W 139-110 | |
| Mar 15, 1967 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 138-123 | |
| Mar 16, 1967 | @ San Francisco Warriors | L 145-131 | |
| Mar 18, 1967 | vs. Baltimore Bullets | W 135-119 | |
| Mar 19, 1967 | @ Baltimore Bullets | W 132-129 |