The 2011-12 Philadelphia 76ers had a solid season under head coach Doug Collins, finishing with a 35-31 record in a lockout-shortened season. They secured the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, showcasing a balanced team effort without a singular superstar.
Key players included Andre Iguodala, who led the team with his versatile play, and Jrue Holiday, who emerged as a promising young point guard. Lou Williams provided a scoring punch off the bench, leading the team in points per game.
In the playoffs, the 76ers made headlines by upsetting the top-seeded Chicago Bulls in the first round, capitalizing on Derrick Rose’s injury. They advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they pushed the Boston Celtics to seven games before bowing out. This playoff run marked the franchise’s first series win since 2003, setting a foundation for future growth.
- Regular Season Record: 35-31
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 2011-12 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Lou Williams | 64 | 14.9 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 36.2 | 13 | 11.5 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| Jrue Holiday | 65 | 13.5 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 38.0 | 13 | 15.8 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 40.8 |
| Thaddeus Young | 63 | 12.8 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 25.0 | 13 | 7.7 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Andre Iguodala | 62 | 12.4 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 39.4 | 13 | 12.9 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 38.8 |
| Elton Brand | 60 | 11.0 | 7.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 13 | 8.6 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Spencer Hawes | 37 | 9.6 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 25.0 | 13 | 9.3 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 40.0 |
| Evan Turner | 65 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 22.4 | 13 | 11.2 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Jodie Meeks | 66 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 36.5 | 13 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 23.1 |
| Nikola Vučević | 51 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 37.5 | 1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Xavier Silas | 2 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 16.7 | 2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lavoy Allen | 41 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 12 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Sam Young | 14 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 62.5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Craig Brackins | 14 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tony Battie | 27 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Andrés Nocioni | 11 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 16.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Francisco Elson | 5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 2012 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Chicago Bulls
In the 2012 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a major upset by defeating the top-seeded Chicago Bulls in the first round. The 76ers, the eighth seed, capitalized on the absence of Derrick Rose, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Game 1, and won the series in six games. This victory marked the first time since 2003 that the 76ers advanced past the first round.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 103-91 | |
| May 01, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 109-92 | |
| May 04, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 79-74 | |
| May 06, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 89-82 | |
| May 08, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 77-69 | |
| May 10, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 79-78 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the 2012 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers made a surprising run to the second round, where they faced the Boston Celtics in a fiercely contested seven-game series. The Sixers, led by Andre Iguodala, Jrue Holiday, and a tenacious defense, pushed the experienced Celtics to the brink but ultimately fell short, losing the series 4-3. Their gritty performance against a seasoned Boston team highlighted the potential of their young core and provided a glimpse of hope for the franchise's future.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 92-91 | |
| May 14, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | W 82-81 | |
| May 16, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 107-91 | |
| May 18, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 92-83 | |
| May 21, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 101-85 | |
| May 23, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 82-75 | |
| May 26, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 85-75 |
Philadelphia 76ers 2011-12 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2011-12 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2011 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 107-103 | |
| Dec 28, 2011 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 103-83 | |
| Dec 30, 2011 | @ Utah Jazz | L 102-99 | |
| Dec 31, 2011 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 107-79 | |
| Jan 04, 2012 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 101-93 | |
| Jan 06, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 96-73 | |
| Jan 07, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 97-62 | |
| Jan 09, 2012 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 96-86 | |
| Jan 10, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 112-85 | |
| Jan 11, 2012 | @ New York Knicks | L 85-79 | |
| Jan 13, 2012 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 120-89 | |
| Jan 14, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | W 103-90 | |
| Jan 16, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 94-82 | |
| Jan 18, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 108-104 | |
| Jan 20, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 90-76 | |
| Jan 21, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 113-92 | |
| Jan 23, 2012 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 103-83 | |
| Jan 25, 2012 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 97-90 | |
| Jan 27, 2012 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 89-72 | |
| Jan 28, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 95-74 | |
| Jan 30, 2012 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 74-69 | |
| Feb 01, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 98-82 | |
| Feb 03, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | L 99-79 | |
| Feb 04, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 98-87 | |
| Feb 06, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 95-90 | |
| Feb 08, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 100-90 | |
| Feb 10, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 78-77 | |
| Feb 11, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-84 | |
| Feb 13, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 98-89 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-87 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 82-75 | |
| Feb 19, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 92-91 | |
| Feb 21, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 89-76 | |
| Feb 22, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | L 93-87 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 97-68 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 92-88 | |
| Mar 02, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 105-83 | |
| Mar 04, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 96-91 | |
| Mar 05, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-93 | |
| Mar 07, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 103-71 | |
| Mar 09, 2012 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 104-91 | |
| Mar 11, 2012 | @ New York Knicks | W 106-94 | |
| Mar 14, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-94 | |
| Mar 16, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | L 84-78 | |
| Mar 17, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 89-80 | |
| Mar 19, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 105-80 | |
| Mar 21, 2012 | vs. New York Knicks | L 82-79 | |
| Mar 23, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 99-86 | |
| Mar 25, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 93-76 | |
| Mar 27, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-85 | |
| Mar 30, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | L 97-76 | |
| Mar 31, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 95-90 | |
| Apr 03, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 99-93 | |
| Apr 04, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 99-78 | |
| Apr 07, 2012 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 88-82 | |
| Apr 08, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-79 | |
| Apr 10, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 107-88 | |
| Apr 11, 2012 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 93-75 | |
| Apr 13, 2012 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 95-89 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | @ Orlando Magic | L 113-100 | |
| Apr 17, 2012 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 102-97 | |
| Apr 18, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-87 | |
| Apr 21, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 109-106 | |
| Apr 23, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 105-87 | |
| Apr 25, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 90-85 | |
| Apr 26, 2012 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 108-86 |