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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.
This was the final season before the NBA-ABA merger. 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.
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.
3.1 Season standings. 3.2 Record vs. opponents. 4 Playoffs. 5 Awards and records. ... The 1976–77 NBA season was the Bulls' 11th season in the NBA. [1] Offseason ...
Pages in category "1975–76 NBA season" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. ... 1976 NBA Finals; G. 1975–76 Golden State Warriors season; H.
For the other teams, use: Washington Bullets - WSB; Boston Celtics - BOS; Houston Rockets - HOU; Cleveland Cavaliers - CLE; Buffalo Braves - BUF; Atlanta Hawks - ATL
The season included an improbable run to the NBA Finals by a team that had never won a playoff series and made the playoffs only one other season in the franchise's existence. With a regular season record of 42–40, the Suns had finished third in the Pacific division standings and improved upon last season's win total by 10 games.
Lost First round 2–1 1976–77: 1976–77: NBA Eastern: 1st: Atlantic: 1st: 50 32 .610 — Won conference semifinals 4–3 Won conference finals 4–2 Lost NBA Finals (Trail Blazers) 4–2 Julius Erving 1977–78: 1977–78: NBA Eastern 1st: Atlantic: 1st: 55 27 .671 — Won conference semifinals 4–0 Lost conference finals 4–2