The 2008-09 Philadelphia 76ers finished the NBA regular season with a 41-41 record, securing the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. Under head coach Tony DiLeo, who took over mid-season, the team focused on a balanced offensive approach and tenacious defense. Key players included Andre Iguodala, who averaged 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists, and Thaddeus Young, contributing significantly with 15.3 points per game.
The 76ers made it to the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by the Orlando Magic in six games. Despite the early exit, the season was marked by notable improvements, especially in team chemistry and defensive efficiency. The acquisition of veteran forward Elton Brand, though limited by injuries, alongside the development of young talent, set a foundation for future growth. The season highlighted the team’s potential, leaving fans optimistic for the coming years.
- Regular Season Record: 41-41
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 2-4
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 2008-09 Season
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Andre Iguodala | 82 | 18.8 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 30.7 | 6 | 21.5 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 39.3 |
| Andre Miller | 82 | 16.3 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 28.3 | 6 | 21.2 | 6.3 | 5.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 30.0 |
| Thaddeus Young | 75 | 15.3 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 34.1 | 6 | 12.0 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 41.7 |
| Elton Brand | 29 | 13.8 | 8.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lou Williams | 81 | 12.8 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 28.6 | 6 | 9.7 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 37.5 |
| Willie Green | 81 | 8.5 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 31.7 | 6 | 7.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 36.4 |
| Marreese Speights | 79 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 25.0 | 3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Samuel Dalembert | 82 | 6.4 | 8.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 6 | 5.8 | 7.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Donyell Marshall | 25 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 45.5 | 6 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 36.4 |
| Reggie Evans | 79 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 5 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Royal Ivey | 71 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 34.2 | 6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| Kareem Rush | 25 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 30.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Theo Ratliff | 46 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 2009 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Orlando Magic
In the first round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Orlando Magic. Despite a valiant effort, the 76ers were unable to overcome the Magic's formidable lineup, ultimately losing the series 4-2. Philadelphia showed flashes of promise, notably winning two of the first three games, but struggled to maintain momentum against an Orlando team led by Dwight Howard.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2009 | @ Orlando Magic | W 100-98 | |
| Apr 22, 2009 | @ Orlando Magic | L 96-87 | |
| Apr 24, 2009 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 96-94 | |
| Apr 26, 2009 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 84-81 | |
| Apr 28, 2009 | @ Orlando Magic | L 91-78 | |
| Apr 30, 2009 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 114-89 |
Philadelphia 76ers 2008-09 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2008-09 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 95-84 | |
| Oct 31, 2008 | vs. New York Knicks | W 116-87 | |
| Nov 01, 2008 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 95-88 | |
| Nov 03, 2008 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 125-91 | |
| Nov 05, 2008 | @ Miami Heat | L 106-83 | |
| Nov 06, 2008 | @ Orlando Magic | L 98-88 | |
| Nov 11, 2008 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 93-80 | |
| Nov 12, 2008 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 106-96 | |
| Nov 14, 2008 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 94-92 | |
| Nov 15, 2008 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 110-85 | |
| Nov 19, 2008 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 102-96 | |
| Nov 21, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 89-88 | |
| Nov 23, 2008 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 89-81 | |
| Nov 24, 2008 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 93-84 | |
| Nov 26, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 96-94 | |
| Nov 28, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-78 | |
| Nov 30, 2008 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 103-92 | |
| Dec 02, 2008 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 103-95 | |
| Dec 03, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-102 | |
| Dec 05, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 96-91 | |
| Dec 06, 2008 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 95-84 | |
| Dec 10, 2008 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 101-93 | |
| Dec 12, 2008 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 88-72 | |
| Dec 13, 2008 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 104-89 | |
| Dec 17, 2008 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 93-88 | |
| Dec 19, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | W 109-103 | |
| Dec 20, 2008 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 95-94 | |
| Dec 23, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | L 110-91 | |
| Dec 26, 2008 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 105-101 | |
| Dec 29, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 112-95 | |
| Dec 31, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 100-92 | |
| Jan 02, 2009 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 96-86 | |
| Jan 03, 2009 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-106 | |
| Jan 06, 2009 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 104-96 | |
| Jan 07, 2009 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-105 | |
| Jan 09, 2009 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 93-87 | |
| Jan 11, 2009 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 109-94 | |
| Jan 14, 2009 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 100-79 | |
| Jan 16, 2009 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 109-87 | |
| Jan 17, 2009 | @ New York Knicks | W 107-97 | |
| Jan 19, 2009 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 95-93 | |
| Jan 24, 2009 | vs. New York Knicks | W 116-110 | |
| Jan 26, 2009 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 101-86 | |
| Jan 28, 2009 | @ Houston Rockets | W 95-93 | |
| Jan 30, 2009 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 104-94 | |
| Jan 31, 2009 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 85-83 | |
| Feb 03, 2009 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 100-99 | |
| Feb 05, 2009 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 99-94 | |
| Feb 07, 2009 | vs. Miami Heat | W 94-84 | |
| Feb 09, 2009 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-91 | |
| Feb 11, 2009 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 91-87 | |
| Feb 17, 2009 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 100-91 | |
| Feb 18, 2009 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 101-89 | |
| Feb 21, 2009 | @ Miami Heat | L 97-91 | |
| Feb 23, 2009 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 98-96 | |
| Feb 25, 2009 | @ Washington Wizards | W 106-98 | |
| Feb 27, 2009 | @ New York Knicks | W 108-103 | |
| Feb 28, 2009 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 106-100 | |
| Mar 02, 2009 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 98-91 | |
| Mar 07, 2009 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 110-105 | |
| Mar 08, 2009 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 89-74 | |
| Mar 11, 2009 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 115-106 | |
| Mar 13, 2009 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 104-101 | |
| Mar 15, 2009 | vs. Miami Heat | W 85-77 | |
| Mar 17, 2009 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 94-93 | |
| Mar 18, 2009 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 126-116 | |
| Mar 20, 2009 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 119-111 | |
| Mar 22, 2009 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 112-100 | |
| Mar 23, 2009 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 114-108 | |
| Mar 25, 2009 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-88 | |
| Mar 27, 2009 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | L 100-95 | |
| Mar 29, 2009 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 101-97 | |
| Mar 31, 2009 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 98-85 | |
| Apr 02, 2009 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 105-95 | |
| Apr 04, 2009 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 95-90 | |
| Apr 05, 2009 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-67 | |
| Apr 07, 2009 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 101-98 | |
| Apr 09, 2009 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 113-99 | |
| Apr 10, 2009 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-92 | |
| Apr 12, 2009 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 111-104 | |
| Apr 14, 2009 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 100-98 | |
| Apr 15, 2009 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 111-110 |