The 1999-00 Philadelphia 76ers, led by head coach Larry Brown, finished the regular season with a 49-33 record, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. Allen Iverson, the team’s star player, delivered an exceptional performance, averaging 28.4 points per game and earning a spot on the All-NBA First Team.
In the playoffs, the 76ers faced the Charlotte Hornets in the first round. Philadelphia advanced after a 3-1 series victory, demonstrating their resilience and tactical prowess. However, their playoff run was halted in the Eastern Conference Semifinals by the Indiana Pacers, who defeated them in six games (4-2). Despite the loss, the season marked significant progress for the Sixers, establishing them as a competitive force in the league and setting the stage for future successes.
- Regular Season Record: 49-33
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 1999-00 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Allen Iverson | 70 | 28.4 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 34.1 | 10 | 26.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 30.8 |
| Toni Kukoč | 32 | 12.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 28.9 | 10 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 32.4 |
| Tyrone Hill | 68 | 12.0 | 9.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 10 | 12.3 | 9.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Theo Ratliff | 57 | 11.9 | 7.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 13.0 | 7.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Larry Hughes | 50 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 21.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Matt Geiger | 65 | 9.7 | 6.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 8 | 8.8 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| George Lynch | 75 | 9.6 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 41.7 | 10 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 14.3 |
| Aaron McKie | 82 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 36.4 | 10 | 13.8 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 34.3 |
| Eric Snow | 82 | 7.9 | 3.2 | 7.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 24.4 | 5 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 7.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 75.0 |
| Billy Owens | 46 | 5.9 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Todd MacCulloch | 56 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 5 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Stanley Roberts | 5 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nazr Mohammed | 28 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kevin Ollie | 40 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jumaine Jones | 33 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 50.0 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bruce Bowen | 42 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Antonio Lang | 3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ira Bowman | 11 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 2000 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Charlotte Hornets
In the first round of the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers, led by the dynamic Allen Iverson, faced off against the Charlotte Hornets. The Sixers showed resilience and determination, overcoming the Hornets in four games to win the series 3-1. Iverson's explosive scoring and leadership were pivotal in propelling Philadelphia to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 92-82 | |
| Apr 24, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 108-98 | |
| Apr 28, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 81-76 | |
| May 01, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 105-99 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Indiana Pacers
In the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite a valiant effort led by Allen Iverson, the Sixers were unable to overcome the Pacers' depth and experience, ultimately falling in six games. The series highlighted the 76ers' resilience and Iverson's scoring prowess, but it underscored the need for additional support to advance further in the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-91 | |
| May 08, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 103-97 | |
| May 10, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 97-89 | |
| May 13, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 92-90 | |
| May 15, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 107-86 | |
| May 19, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 106-90 |
Philadelphia 76ers 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 89-76 | |
| Nov 04, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 84-80 | |
| Nov 05, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 91-81 | |
| Nov 08, 1999 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 117-98 | |
| Nov 10, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | L 110-105 | |
| Nov 12, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 92-86 | |
| Nov 14, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 93-90 | |
| Nov 16, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | W 95-73 | |
| Nov 17, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | L 98-93 | |
| Nov 19, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 97-91 | |
| Nov 20, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 100-96 | |
| Nov 22, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 94-91 | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 101-93 | |
| Nov 26, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-83 | |
| Nov 27, 1999 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 82-79 | |
| Nov 30, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | W 74-70 | |
| Dec 01, 1999 | @ Miami Heat | L 90-83 | |
| Dec 03, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-100 | |
| Dec 04, 1999 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 77-74 | |
| Dec 06, 1999 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 94-77 | |
| Dec 08, 1999 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 83-73 | |
| Dec 10, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 85-78 | |
| Dec 11, 1999 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 106-84 | |
| Dec 15, 1999 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 93-91 | |
| Dec 17, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 77-74 | |
| Dec 18, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 104-91 | |
| Dec 20, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 122-121 | |
| Dec 23, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-94 | |
| Dec 26, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 92-86 | |
| Dec 27, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 100-93 | |
| Dec 29, 1999 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 97-94 | |
| Dec 30, 1999 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-90 | |
| Jan 03, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 124-120 | |
| Jan 05, 2000 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 113-92 | |
| Jan 09, 2000 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 123-112 | |
| Jan 14, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 102-100 | |
| Jan 15, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 101-98 | |
| Jan 17, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 101-96 | |
| Jan 19, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 107-89 | |
| Jan 20, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 109-100 | |
| Jan 22, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 103-97 | |
| Jan 26, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 93-87 | |
| Jan 29, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 90-88 | |
| Jan 31, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 83-80 | |
| Feb 01, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 101-100 | |
| Feb 03, 2000 | @ Houston Rockets | L 109-106 | |
| Feb 06, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 119-108 | |
| Feb 07, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 109-84 | |
| Feb 09, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 92-90 | |
| Feb 15, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 95-93 | |
| Feb 18, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-75 | |
| Feb 20, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 87-84 | |
| Feb 23, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 94-78 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 97-83 | |
| Feb 27, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 89-88 | |
| Feb 29, 2000 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 106-87 | |
| Mar 02, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | W 87-84 | |
| Mar 04, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 95-84 | |
| Mar 08, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 107-90 | |
| Mar 10, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | L 82-77 | |
| Mar 12, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 93-77 | |
| Mar 14, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-97 | |
| Mar 16, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 92-77 | |
| Mar 17, 2000 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 99-97 | |
| Mar 19, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 89-85 | |
| Mar 20, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 102-96 | |
| Mar 22, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 106-93 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 117-115 | |
| Mar 26, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 111-101 | |
| Mar 28, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-100 | |
| Mar 29, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | L 98-84 | |
| Mar 31, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-88 | |
| Apr 02, 2000 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 117-95 | |
| Apr 05, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 107-86 | |
| Apr 07, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | W 102-97 | |
| Apr 09, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 92-80 | |
| Apr 10, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | W 96-80 | |
| Apr 12, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 93-84 | |
| Apr 14, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 104-92 | |
| Apr 15, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 100-94 | |
| Apr 17, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 92-90 | |
| Apr 18, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 93-89 |