Philadelphia 76ers Playoff History: Series by Year

This is a timeline with all the NBA postseason series played by the Philadelphia 76ers. It also includes data about how the team arrived to the Playoffs that year and the result of each series, since their first season in 1950 to the present.

In their 76 seasons in the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers made the postseason 54 times. On those years they have played a total of 99 playoff series, of which they won 48 and lost 51, for a 48.5 winning percentge. Additionally, they also were part of a group with round robin format in 1954.

So far, they have reached the NBA Finals 9 times and have won 3 Championships.

Philadelphia 76ers Playoffs Timeline

2025 Playoffs

Teams for these Playoffs are still to be determined.

2024 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference (47-35 season record). They defeated the Heat in the Eastern Conference Play-In.

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the New York Knicks 2-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2023 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (54-28 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Brooklyn Nets 4-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

2022 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference (51-31 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Toronto Raptors 4-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Miami Heat 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

2021 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference (49-23 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Washington Wizards 4-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Atlanta Hawks 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

2020 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (43-30 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 0-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2019 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (51-31 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Brooklyn Nets 4-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Toronto Raptors 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

* The Raptors ended up winning the Championship.

2018 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (52-30 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Miami Heat 4-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 1-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

2017 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (28-54 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).

2016 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (10-72 season record, 15th in the Eastern Conference).

2015 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (18-64 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).

2014 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (19-63 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).

2013 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (34-48 season record, 9th in the Eastern Conference).

2012 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference (35-31 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Chicago Bulls 4-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

2011 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference (41-41 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Miami Heat 1-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2010 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (27-55 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).

2009 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (41-41 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Orlando Magic 2-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2008 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference (40-42 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Detroit Pistons 2-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2007 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (35-47 season record, 10th in the Eastern Conference).

2006 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (38-44 season record, 9th in the Eastern Conference).

2005 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference (43-39 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Detroit Pistons 1-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2004 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (33-49 season record, 11th in the Eastern Conference).

2003 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference (48-34 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Detroit Pistons 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the New Orleans Hornets 4-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2002 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (43-39 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 2-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2001 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference (56-26 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Indiana Pacers 3-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Toronto Raptors 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals
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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-4 in the NBA Finals

2000 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference (49-33 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Charlotte Hornets 3-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Indiana Pacers 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1999 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (28-22 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Orlando Magic 3-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Indiana Pacers 0-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1998 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (31-51 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).

1997 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (22-60 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).

1996 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (18-64 season record, 15th in the Eastern Conference).

1995 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (24-58 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).

1994 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (25-57 season record, 11th in the Eastern Conference).

1993 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (26-56 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).

1992 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (35-47 season record, 10th in the Eastern Conference).

1991 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference (44-38 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 3-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Chicago Bulls 1-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

* The Bulls ended up winning the Championship.

1990 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference (53-29 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 3-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Chicago Bulls 1-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1989 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference (46-36 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the New York Knicks 0-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round

1988 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (36-46 season record, 10th in the Eastern Conference).

1987 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference (45-37 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 2-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round

1986 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (54-28 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Washington Bullets 3-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1985 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (58-24 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Washington Bullets 3-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 1-4 in the Eastern Conference Finals

1984 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (52-30 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the New Jersey Nets 2-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round

1983 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference (65-17 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the New York Knicks 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals
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    Defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 in the NBA Finals

The 76ers won the Championship in 1983, it was the 3rd NBA title in franchise history.

1982 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (58-24 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 2-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Boston Celtics 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals
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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4 in the NBA Finals

1981 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (62-20 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Indiana Pacers 2-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1980 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (59-23 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Washington Bullets 2-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Boston Celtics 4-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals
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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4 in the NBA Finals

1979 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (47-35 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the New Jersey Nets 2-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the San Antonio Spurs 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1978 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference (55-27 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the New York Knicks 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Washington Bullets 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Finals

* The Bullets ended up winning the Championship.

1977 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference (50-32 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Boston Celtics 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Houston Rockets 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals
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    Lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 2-4 in the NBA Finals

1976 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference (46-36 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Buffalo Braves 1-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round

1975 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (34-48 season record, 7th in the Eastern Conference).

1974 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (25-57 season record, 8th in the Eastern Conference).

1973 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (9-73 season record, 8th in the Eastern Conference).

1972 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers didn't qualify for the Playoffs (30-52 season record, 6th in the Eastern Conference).

1971 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference (47-35 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Baltimore Bullets 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1970 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Division (42-40 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 1-4 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1969 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (55-27 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 1-4 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1968 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Division (62-20 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the New York Knicks 4-2 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Division Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1967 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Division (68-13 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Cincinnati Royals 3-1 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Defeated the Boston Celtics 4-1 in the Eastern Division Finals
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    Defeated the San Francisco Warriors 4-2 in the NBA Finals

The 76ers won the Championship in 1967, it was the 2nd NBA title in franchise history.

1966 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Division (55-25 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 1-4 in the Eastern Division Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1965 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Division (40-40 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Cincinnati Royals 3-1 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Division Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1964 Playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Division (34-46 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Cincinnati Royals 2-3 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1963 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (48-32 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Cincinnati Royals 2-3 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1962 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Division (41-39 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Philadelphia Warriors 2-3 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1961 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Division (38-41 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 3-0 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 1-4 in the Eastern Division Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1960 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Division (45-30 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Philadelphia Warriors 1-2 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1959 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Division (35-37 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the New York Knicks 2-0 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Division Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1958 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (41-31 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Philadelphia Warriors 1-2 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1957 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (38-34 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 2-0 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 0-3 in the Eastern Division Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1956 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Division (35-37 season record). They defeated the Knicks in the Eastern Division Third Place Tiebraker.

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Boston Celtics 2-1 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the Philadelphia Warriors 2-3 in the Eastern Division Finals

* The Warriors ended up winning the Championship.

1955 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Division (43-29 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Boston Celtics 3-1 in the Eastern Division Finals
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    Defeated the Fort Wayne Pistons 4-3 in the NBA Finals

The Nationals won the Championship in 1955, it was the 1st NBA title in franchise history.

1954 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (42-30 season record).

Round Robin:

In the 1954, and for the only time in NBA history, the playoffs included groups with round robin format instead of first round series. The Nationals defeated the New York Knicks 2-0 and defeated the Boston Celtics 2-0 in the Eastern Division Round Robin.

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Boston Celtics 2-0 in the Eastern Division Finals
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    Lost to the Minneapolis Lakers 3-4 in the NBA Finals

1953 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (47-24 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 0-2 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1952 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Division (40-26 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 2-1 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the New York Knicks 1-3 in the Eastern Division Finals

1951 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Division (32-34 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 2-0 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the New York Knicks 2-3 in the Eastern Division Finals

1950 Playoffs

The Syracuse Nationals qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Division (51-13 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 2-0 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Defeated the New York Knicks 2-1 in the Eastern Division Finals
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    Lost to the Minneapolis Lakers 2-4 in the NBA Finals
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