| 1970–71 Philadelphia 76ers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jack Ramsay |
| Arena | The Spectrum |
| Results | |
| Record | 47–35 (.573) |
| Place |
Division: 2nd (Atlantic) Conference: 3rd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East Conference Semifinals (eliminated 3–4) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1970–71 NBA season was the 76ers 22nd season in the NBA and 8th season in Philadelphia. They improved to a record of 47–35. In the playoffs they lost a hard fought series with the Baltimore Bullets 4-3, who would represent the Eastern Conference in the Finals. This would be the final season for forward Bailey Howell, who played in Philadelphia in 1971, and was a vital cog in two Celtic championship in 1968 and 1969.
(C1) Baltimore Bullets vs. (A2) Philadelphia 76ers: Bullets win series 4-3