The 2002-03 Philadelphia 76ers, led by head coach Larry Brown, finished the regular season with a 48-34 record, placing third in the Atlantic Division. Allen Iverson was the team’s standout performer, maintaining his reputation as one of the league’s elite scoring guards.
Philadelphia made the playoffs as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. They faced the New Orleans Hornets in the first round, securing a series victory in six games. However, the 76ers’ postseason run ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they were defeated by the Detroit Pistons in six games. Iverson’s scoring prowess was evident throughout the season, but the team struggled to find consistent support to advance further in the playoffs.
This season marked Larry Brown’s final year with the 76ers, as he departed to coach the Detroit Pistons the following season. The team’s performance was a mix of high expectations and unmet potential, highlighted by Iverson’s individual brilliance.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 2002-03 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Allen Iverson | 82 | 27.6 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 27.7 | 12 | 31.7 | 4.3 | 7.4 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 34.5 |
| Keith Van Horn | 74 | 15.9 | 7.1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 36.9 | 12 | 10.4 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 43.8 |
| Eric Snow | 82 | 12.9 | 3.7 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 21.9 | 12 | 11.5 | 3.3 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 10.0 |
| Kenny Thomas | 46 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 12 | 10.6 | 9.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Derrick Coleman | 64 | 9.4 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 32.8 | 12 | 13.6 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 40.0 |
| Aaron McKie | 80 | 9.0 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 33.0 | 12 | 7.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 55.6 |
| Todd MacCulloch | 42 | 7.1 | 4.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Greg Buckner | 75 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 27.3 | 10 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 22.2 |
| Brian Skinner | 77 | 6.0 | 4.8 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Tyrone Hill | 24 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 10 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Monty Williams | 21 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 10 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Art Long | 19 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| John Salmons | 64 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 32.3 | 6 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Efthimios Rentzias | 35 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mark Bryant | 11 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kenny Satterfield | 17 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 2003 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. New Orleans Hornets
In the first round of the 2003 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the New Orleans Hornets. Led by the dynamic play of Allen Iverson, the Sixers secured a hard-fought series victory, winning 4-2. Iverson’s scoring prowess and leadership were pivotal in propelling Philadelphia past the Hornets and into the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2003 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 98-90 | |
| Apr 23, 2003 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 90-85 | |
| Apr 26, 2003 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 99-85 | |
| Apr 28, 2003 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 96-87 | |
| Apr 30, 2003 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 93-91 | |
| May 02, 2003 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 107-103 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Detroit Pistons
In the 2003 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite the efforts of Allen Iverson, who was in peak form, the 76ers struggled against Detroit's sturdy defense and balanced attack, ultimately losing the series in six games. The Pistons' ability to contain Iverson and leverage their depth proved decisive in advancing to the next round.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2003 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 98-87 | |
| May 08, 2003 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 104-97 | |
| May 10, 2003 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 93-83 | |
| May 11, 2003 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 95-82 | |
| May 14, 2003 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 78-77 | |
| May 16, 2003 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 93-89 |
Philadelphia 76ers 2002-03 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2002-03 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2002 | @ Orlando Magic | L 95-88 | |
| Oct 30, 2002 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-93 | |
| Nov 01, 2002 | vs. New York Knicks | W 98-86 | |
| Nov 06, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 101-99 | |
| Nov 08, 2002 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-84 | |
| Nov 09, 2002 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 110-105 | |
| Nov 13, 2002 | @ Boston Celtics | L 91-81 | |
| Nov 14, 2002 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 99-94 | |
| Nov 16, 2002 | @ New York Knicks | W 93-92 | |
| Nov 17, 2002 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 100-84 | |
| Nov 19, 2002 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 99-98 | |
| Nov 20, 2002 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 95-88 | |
| Nov 22, 2002 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 90-80 | |
| Nov 24, 2002 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 94-84 | |
| Nov 25, 2002 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 108-87 | |
| Nov 27, 2002 | vs. Miami Heat | W 83-74 | |
| Nov 29, 2002 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-99 | |
| Nov 30, 2002 | @ Washington Wizards | W 95-94 | |
| Dec 04, 2002 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 99-93 | |
| Dec 06, 2002 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 98-93 | |
| Dec 07, 2002 | @ Houston Rockets | L 97-72 | |
| Dec 11, 2002 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 92-88 | |
| Dec 13, 2002 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 99-91 | |
| Dec 15, 2002 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-97 | |
| Dec 16, 2002 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 93-71 | |
| Dec 18, 2002 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 99-94 | |
| Dec 20, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-104 | |
| Dec 21, 2002 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 79-77 | |
| Dec 28, 2002 | @ Utah Jazz | L 98-69 | |
| Dec 30, 2002 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 104-98 | |
| Dec 31, 2002 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 83-75 | |
| Jan 02, 2003 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 96-78 | |
| Jan 04, 2003 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-83 | |
| Jan 06, 2003 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 105-104 | |
| Jan 08, 2003 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 103-94 | |
| Jan 10, 2003 | vs. New York Knicks | L 114-112 | |
| Jan 12, 2003 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 107-105 | |
| Jan 15, 2003 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 108-107 | |
| Jan 17, 2003 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-95 | |
| Jan 18, 2003 | @ Washington Wizards | W 88-80 | |
| Jan 20, 2003 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 100-99 | |
| Jan 22, 2003 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 92-83 | |
| Jan 23, 2003 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 107-94 | |
| Jan 25, 2003 | @ Miami Heat | W 97-91 | |
| Jan 28, 2003 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-81 | |
| Jan 29, 2003 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 97-83 | |
| Jan 31, 2003 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-99 | |
| Feb 02, 2003 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 99-91 | |
| Feb 05, 2003 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 111-85 | |
| Feb 12, 2003 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 119-111 | |
| Feb 14, 2003 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 99-98 | |
| Feb 16, 2003 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 90-83 | |
| Feb 19, 2003 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 110-82 | |
| Feb 21, 2003 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-99 | |
| Feb 23, 2003 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 116-103 | |
| Feb 26, 2003 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 111-107 | |
| Feb 28, 2003 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 104-83 | |
| Mar 02, 2003 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 100-94 | |
| Mar 03, 2003 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 107-99 | |
| Mar 06, 2003 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 88-60 | |
| Mar 07, 2003 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 108-99 | |
| Mar 09, 2003 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-92 | |
| Mar 12, 2003 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 96-93 | |
| Mar 14, 2003 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 90-79 | |
| Mar 16, 2003 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 92-87 | |
| Mar 18, 2003 | @ Miami Heat | W 103-83 | |
| Mar 20, 2003 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 113-85 | |
| Mar 21, 2003 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 114-105 | |
| Mar 23, 2003 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 112-95 | |
| Mar 26, 2003 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 91-85 | |
| Mar 28, 2003 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 102-98 | |
| Mar 29, 2003 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 110-89 | |
| Mar 31, 2003 | @ Orlando Magic | W 118-113 | |
| Apr 02, 2003 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 108-101 | |
| Apr 04, 2003 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 88-79 | |
| Apr 06, 2003 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 97-81 | |
| Apr 08, 2003 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 91-74 | |
| Apr 10, 2003 | @ Boston Celtics | W 99-78 | |
| Apr 11, 2003 | @ New York Knicks | L 108-103 | |
| Apr 13, 2003 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 94-89 | |
| Apr 15, 2003 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 115-106 | |
| Apr 16, 2003 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 107-87 |