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The 1976 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1975–76 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. The series was highlighted by Game 5, a 3-OT victory by Boston.
The 1976 NBA World Championship Series was the championship round for the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 1975–76 season, and the culmination of the season's playoffs. The Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeated the Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns 4 games to 2 to win their 13th NBA Championship.
The Boston Celtics have won the most championships of any NBA team. Shown are the championship banners hanging in their home arena, TD Garden. The NBA Finals is the championship series for the National Basketball Association (NBA) held at the conclusion of its postseason.
In the 1976 offseason, four ABA teams joined the NBA: the Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and the reigning ABA champion New York Nets, who relocated to New Jersey. It was the first season for Darryl Dawkins , World B. Free , and Kobe Bryant 's dad Joe Bryant .
[4] [1] [5] In 1976, the NBA and the American Basketball Association (ABA) merged, adding four franchises to the NBA. The NBA's regular season runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 games. The league's playoff tournament extends into June, culminating with the NBA Finals championship series.
NBA draft; Most Valuable Player: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers; Rookie of the Year: Alvan Adams, Phoenix Suns; Coach of the Year: Bill Fitch, Cleveland Cavaliers; NBA All-Star Game MVP:Dave Bing. see also:1976 NBA All-Star Game; NBA Champion:Boston Celtics; NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award:Jo Jo White. see also:1976 NBA Playoffs ...
The 1975–76 NBA season was the 76ers 27th season in the NBA and 13th season in Philadelphia. [1] The Philadelphia 76ers posted a 46–36 regular-season record, and returned to the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 1971, ending a string of four consecutive losing seasons. The team had acquired forward George McGinnis from the ABA's Indiana ...
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