2020–21 Philadelphia 76ers season
The 2020–21 Philadelphia 76ers season was the 72nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 76ers replaced Brett Brown with former Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers on October 3. In the shortened season (72 games instead of the normal 82) due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 76ers finished the regular season at 49–23 which was first place in the Eastern Conference, one game ahead of the Brooklyn Nets. This was the first time since the 2000–01 club did so with a 56–26 record.
| 2020–21 Philadelphia 76ers season | |
|---|---|
Division champions | |
| Head coach | Doc Rivers |
| General manager | Elton Brand |
| President | Daryl Morey |
| Owners | Josh Harris |
| Arena | Wells Fargo Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 49–23 (.681) |
| Place | Division: 1st (Atlantic) Conference: 1st (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Conference semifinals (lost to Hawks 3–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | NBCSPHI, NBCSPHI+, 6ABC |
| Radio | WPEN |
In the opening round of the playoffs, the Sixers defeated the Washington Wizards in five games. In the conference semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks, the 76ers would lose in seven games which included a squandered 26-point lead in game 5.