The 2019-20 Philadelphia 76ers season was marked by high expectations and mixed results. The team finished the regular season with a 43-30 record, placing sixth in the Eastern Conference. Key players included Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, both of whom were pivotal to the team’s performance. However, the season was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a hiatus and the resumption of games in the Orlando bubble.
In the playoffs, the 76ers faced the Boston Celtics in the first round. Despite efforts from Embiid, the absence of Simmons due to a knee injury proved detrimental. The series ended in a disappointing 4-0 sweep, leading to the firing of head coach Brett Brown. The season highlighted the need for roster changes and strategic adjustments to better utilize the talents of Embiid and Simmons in future campaigns.
- Regular Season Record: 43-30
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-4
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 2019-20 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Joel Embiid | 51 | 23.0 | 11.6 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 33.1 | 4 | 30.0 | 12.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 25.0 |
| Tobias Harris | 72 | 19.6 | 6.9 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 36.7 | 4 | 15.8 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 13.3 |
| Ben Simmons | 57 | 16.4 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Josh Richardson | 55 | 13.7 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 34.1 | 4 | 16.8 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 35.7 |
| Alec Burks | 18 | 12.2 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 41.6 | 4 | 10.5 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 18.8 |
| Al Horford | 67 | 11.9 | 6.8 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 35.0 | 4 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Furkan Korkmaz | 72 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 40.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Shake Milton | 40 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 43.0 | 4 | 14.5 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Glenn Robinson III | 14 | 7.7 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike Scott | 68 | 6.0 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 36.9 | 4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Trey Burke | 25 | 5.9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 42.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Ennis III | 49 | 5.8 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 34.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Raul Neto | 54 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 38.6 | 2 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Matisse Thybulle | 65 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 35.7 | 4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 25.0 |
| Kyle O'Quinn | 29 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 25.9 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marial Shayok | 4 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Norvel Pelle | 24 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Zhaire Smith | 7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jonah Bolden | 4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Boston Celtics and were swept in a decisive 4-0 series loss. The absence of Ben Simmons due to injury significantly hindered their performance, leaving Joel Embiid to shoulder the burden against a well-rounded Celtics team. The series highlighted the 76ers' need for roster adjustments and strategic re-evaluation in the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-101 | |
| Aug 19, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | L 128-101 | |
| Aug 21, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 102-94 | |
| Aug 23, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 110-106 |
Philadelphia 76ers 2019-20 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2019-20 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 107-93 | |
| Oct 26, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 117-111 | |
| Oct 28, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 105-103 | |
| Oct 30, 2019 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 117-95 | |
| Nov 02, 2019 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 129-128 | |
| Nov 04, 2019 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 114-109 | |
| Nov 06, 2019 | @ Utah Jazz | L 106-104 | |
| Nov 08, 2019 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 100-97 | |
| Nov 10, 2019 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 114-106 | |
| Nov 12, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-97 | |
| Nov 13, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | L 112-97 | |
| Nov 15, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 127-119 | |
| Nov 17, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 114-95 | |
| Nov 20, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | W 109-104 | |
| Nov 22, 2019 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 115-104 | |
| Nov 23, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | W 113-86 | |
| Nov 25, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 101-96 | |
| Nov 27, 2019 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 97-91 | |
| Nov 29, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 101-95 | |
| Nov 30, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 119-116 | |
| Dec 02, 2019 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 103-94 | |
| Dec 05, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | L 119-113 | |
| Dec 07, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 141-94 | |
| Dec 08, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 110-104 | |
| Dec 10, 2019 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 97-92 | |
| Dec 12, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | W 115-109 | |
| Dec 13, 2019 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 116-109 | |
| Dec 15, 2019 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 109-89 | |
| Dec 18, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | L 108-104 | |
| Dec 20, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 117-98 | |
| Dec 21, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 125-108 | |
| Dec 23, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 125-109 | |
| Dec 25, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 121-109 | |
| Dec 27, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | L 98-97 | |
| Dec 28, 2019 | @ Miami Heat | L 117-116 | |
| Dec 31, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 115-97 | |
| Jan 03, 2020 | @ Houston Rockets | L 118-108 | |
| Jan 06, 2020 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 120-113 | |
| Jan 09, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 109-98 | |
| Jan 11, 2020 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 109-91 | |
| Jan 13, 2020 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 101-95 | |
| Jan 15, 2020 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 117-106 | |
| Jan 17, 2020 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 100-89 | |
| Jan 18, 2020 | @ New York Knicks | W 90-87 | |
| Jan 20, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 117-111 | |
| Jan 22, 2020 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 107-95 | |
| Jan 25, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-91 | |
| Jan 28, 2020 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 115-104 | |
| Jan 30, 2020 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 127-117 | |
| Feb 01, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | L 116-95 | |
| Feb 03, 2020 | @ Miami Heat | L 137-106 | |
| Feb 06, 2020 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-101 | |
| Feb 07, 2020 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 119-107 | |
| Feb 09, 2020 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 118-111 | |
| Feb 11, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 110-103 | |
| Feb 20, 2020 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 112-104 | |
| Feb 22, 2020 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-98 | |
| Feb 24, 2020 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 129-112 | |
| Feb 26, 2020 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 108-94 | |
| Feb 27, 2020 | vs. New York Knicks | W 115-106 | |
| Mar 01, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 136-130 | |
| Mar 03, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 120-107 | |
| Mar 05, 2020 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 125-108 | |
| Mar 07, 2020 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 118-114 | |
| Mar 11, 2020 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 124-106 | |
| Aug 01, 2020 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 127-121 | |
| Aug 03, 2020 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 132-130 | |
| Aug 05, 2020 | @ Washington Wizards | W 107-98 | |
| Aug 07, 2020 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 108-101 | |
| Aug 09, 2020 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 124-121 | |
| Aug 11, 2020 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 130-117 | |
| Aug 12, 2020 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 125-121 | |
| Aug 14, 2020 | @ Houston Rockets | W 134-96 |