The 1984-85 Philadelphia 76ers had a strong NBA season, finishing with a 58-24 record, which placed them second in the Atlantic Division and third in the Eastern Conference. Under the leadership of head coach Billy Cunningham, the team was powered by stars like Julius Erving, Moses Malone, and Maurice Cheeks. Erving and Malone both earned spots in the All-Star Game, showcasing their impact on the court.
In the playoffs, the 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Washington Bullets and Milwaukee Bucks in the earlier rounds. However, their championship aspirations were halted by the Boston Celtics, who won the series 4-1. Despite falling short of the NBA Finals, the season was notable for the team’s competitive performance and the continued dominance of its key players.
- Regular Season Record: 58-24
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-0, Eastern Conference Finals: 1-4
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 1984-85 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Moses Malone | 79 | 24.6 | 13.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 13 | 20.2 | 10.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Julius Erving | 78 | 20.0 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 21.4 | 13 | 17.1 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Andrew Toney | 70 | 17.8 | 2.5 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 37.1 | 13 | 16.8 | 2.5 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 42.9 |
| Charles Barkley | 82 | 14.0 | 8.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 16.7 | 13 | 14.9 | 11.1 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 66.7 |
| Maurice Cheeks | 78 | 13.1 | 2.8 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 23.1 | 13 | 15.2 | 3.5 | 5.2 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Bobby Jones | 80 | 7.5 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 13 | 8.2 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Clint Richardson | 74 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 33.3 | 13 | 8.8 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Sedale Threatt | 82 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 18.2 | 4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| George Johnson | 55 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 10.0 | 5 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Clemon Johnson | 58 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 13 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Leon Wood | 38 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 13.3 | 5 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Sam Williams | 46 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 5 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marc Iavaroni | 12 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Steve Hayes | 11 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 1985 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Washington Bullets
In the first round of the 1985 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers, led by Julius Erving and Moses Malone, faced off against the Washington Bullets. The Sixers showcased their dominance by sweeping the series 3-0, displaying their strong defensive prowess and high-scoring capabilities. This performance set the tone for their playoff run, underlining their status as a formidable contender in the Eastern Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 1985 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 104-97 | |
| Apr 21, 1985 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 113-94 | |
| Apr 24, 1985 | @ Washington Bullets | L 118-100 | |
| Apr 26, 1985 | @ Washington Bullets | W 106-98 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Milwaukee Bucks
In the 1985 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round. Despite a strong regular season, the 76ers struggled against the Bucks and were ultimately defeated in a tough seven-game series. The loss highlighted the challenges Philadelphia faced in maintaining their dominance from earlier in the decade.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1985 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 127-105 | |
| Apr 30, 1985 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-108 | |
| May 03, 1985 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-104 | |
| May 05, 1985 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 121-112 |
1985 Conference Championship vs. Boston Celtics
In the 1985 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite valiant efforts from stars like Julius Erving and Moses Malone, the 76ers were outmatched by the Celtics' depth and Larry Bird's brilliance, ultimately falling in five games. This series highlighted the intense rivalry between the two franchises during the era.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 1985 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-93 | |
| May 14, 1985 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-98 | |
| May 18, 1985 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 105-94 | |
| May 19, 1985 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 115-104 | |
| May 22, 1985 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-100 |
Philadelphia 76ers 1984-85 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1984-85 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 1984 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 111-101 | |
| Oct 27, 1984 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 111-108 | |
| Oct 30, 1984 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 118-96 | |
| Nov 02, 1984 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 107-103 | |
| Nov 07, 1984 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 134-113 | |
| Nov 09, 1984 | @ Boston Celtics | L 130-119 | |
| Nov 14, 1984 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 137-133 | |
| Nov 16, 1984 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 101-90 | |
| Nov 17, 1984 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 109-100 | |
| Nov 20, 1984 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 120-105 | |
| Nov 21, 1984 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 112-107 | |
| Nov 23, 1984 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 119-117 | |
| Nov 24, 1984 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 114-110 | |
| Nov 27, 1984 | @ Washington Bullets | W 93-89 | |
| Nov 28, 1984 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 122-101 | |
| Nov 30, 1984 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 126-116 | |
| Dec 02, 1984 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 114-112 | |
| Dec 05, 1984 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-111 | |
| Dec 07, 1984 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 122-116 | |
| Dec 09, 1984 | vs. New York Knicks | W 110-94 | |
| Dec 11, 1984 | @ New York Knicks | L 110-106 | |
| Dec 12, 1984 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-107 | |
| Dec 14, 1984 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-111 | |
| Dec 15, 1984 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 114-102 | |
| Dec 19, 1984 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 123-118 | |
| Dec 21, 1984 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-101 | |
| Dec 22, 1984 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 107-93 | |
| Dec 25, 1984 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 109-108 | |
| Dec 28, 1984 | @ Utah Jazz | W 114-111 | |
| Dec 29, 1984 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 109-95 | |
| Jan 01, 1985 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-106 | |
| Jan 02, 1985 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 118-109 | |
| Jan 05, 1985 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-106 | |
| Jan 07, 1985 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 100-99 | |
| Jan 09, 1985 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 126-122 | |
| Jan 11, 1985 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 115-108 | |
| Jan 13, 1985 | @ Washington Bullets | W 115-104 | |
| Jan 15, 1985 | @ New York Knicks | W 93-82 | |
| Jan 16, 1985 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 122-99 | |
| Jan 20, 1985 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-97 | |
| Jan 22, 1985 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-100 | |
| Jan 25, 1985 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-104 | |
| Jan 26, 1985 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 120-113 | |
| Jan 28, 1985 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 111-109 | |
| Jan 30, 1985 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 122-104 | |
| Feb 01, 1985 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 121-110 | |
| Feb 02, 1985 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-96 | |
| Feb 04, 1985 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 106-92 | |
| Feb 06, 1985 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 116-111 | |
| Feb 12, 1985 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 124-116 | |
| Feb 13, 1985 | vs. New York Knicks | W 131-129 | |
| Feb 15, 1985 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 112-107 | |
| Feb 16, 1985 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 125-114 | |
| Feb 18, 1985 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 120-113 | |
| Feb 20, 1985 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 137-116 | |
| Feb 22, 1985 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 110-99 | |
| Feb 24, 1985 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 117-108 | |
| Feb 26, 1985 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 116-97 | |
| Feb 28, 1985 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 127-119 | |
| Mar 03, 1985 | @ Houston Rockets | L 99-90 | |
| Mar 04, 1985 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-103 | |
| Mar 06, 1985 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 96-86 | |
| Mar 08, 1985 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 128-114 | |
| Mar 09, 1985 | @ New York Knicks | L 131-129 | |
| Mar 13, 1985 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 121-103 | |
| Mar 15, 1985 | vs. New York Knicks | W 119-110 | |
| Mar 16, 1985 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 127-107 | |
| Mar 19, 1985 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 116-89 | |
| Mar 20, 1985 | vs. Kansas City Kings | L 118-117 | |
| Mar 22, 1985 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 131-112 | |
| Mar 24, 1985 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 124-103 | |
| Mar 27, 1985 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 115-97 | |
| Mar 29, 1985 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-108 | |
| Mar 30, 1985 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 122-117 | |
| Apr 02, 1985 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 102-91 | |
| Apr 03, 1985 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 113-110 | |
| Apr 05, 1985 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 116-113 | |
| Apr 06, 1985 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 121-117 | |
| Apr 09, 1985 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 113-104 | |
| Apr 10, 1985 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 125-100 | |
| Apr 12, 1985 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 111-105 | |
| Apr 13, 1985 | @ Washington Bullets | L 118-106 |