February 21, 2008 - The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are part of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. In the past, their former name was the Syracuse Nationals until their name change in 1963. The team has won three NBA championships. Check out the timeline below and learn about some of the interesting moments in the 76ers past!
During the 1954-55 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers looked to claim their first NBA Championship title. In the ninth season of the NBA, the former Syracuse Nationals defeated the Fort Wayne Pistons in four games to three in the NBA Finals round.
The 1966-67 NBA season welcomed in the 21st season of the NBA. With a new name, the Philadelphia 76ers returned to earn their second NBA Championship title. In four games to two, the 76ers beat the San Francisco Warriors. The win ended the Boston Celtics' record title run at eight.
The 76ers most recent championship win came during the 1982-83 NBA season. Heading into the 37th season of the NBA, the 76ers were determined to bring home another title to the city of Philadelphia. In an unmatched battle, the Philadelphia 76ers swept the Los Angeles Lakers four games to zero.
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