1965–66 Philadelphia 76ers season

The 1965–66 NBA season was the 76ers 17th season in the NBA and 3rd season in City Philadelphia. The Sixers would capture the regular season division championship by a game over the Boston Celtics. However, in the Eastern Conference finals, they would lose to the Celtics in five games. After this series, Dolph Schayes was fired as coach and Alex Hannum would take over as the new coach.

1965–66 Philadelphia 76ers season
Division champions
Head coachDolph Schayes
General managerIrv Kosloff
Owner(s)Irv Kosloff
ArenaMunicipal Auditorium
Results
Record5525 (.688)
PlaceDivision: 1st (Eastern)
Playoff finishDivision finals
(lost to Celtics 1–4)

Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionWFIL-TV
RadioWCAU
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