1977–78 Philadelphia 76ers season


The 1977–78 NBA season was the 76ers 29th season in the NBA and 15th season in Philadelphia. The team finished the regular season with a record of 55–27. Head coach Gene Shue was replaced only 6 games into the season, by former Sixers player Billy Cunningham, who was only 34 years old at the time he replaced Shue. In the playoffs, the Sixers would sweep the New York Knicks, but lose in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Washington Bullets, a team with 11 fewer wins, 4 games to 2.
Following the season, George McGinnis was traded to the Denver Nuggets for Bobby Jones and World B. Free was dealt to the San Diego Clippers for a 1984 first round draft pick which would become Charles Barkley.

Offseason

Draft picks

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityCollege
120Glenn MosleyPF
225Wilson WashingtonPF/C
242Bob ElliottC/PF
243Herm HarrisF
364Arnold DuggerSGOral Roberts
486Jack JonesPG
5108Teko Wynder
6129George GibsonWinston-Salem State
7149Dennin ForestOmaha
8168John OliveSF

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Playoffs

East First Round

The 76ers had a first round bye.

East Conference Semifinals

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks: 76ers win series 4-0
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Washington Bullets: Bullets win series 4-2