1975–76 Philadelphia 76ers season
The 1975–76 NBA season was the 76ers 27th season in the NBA and 13th season in Philadelphia. 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 Pacers, and also drafted shooting guard Lloyd Free. The Sixers, however, lost to the Buffalo Braves, two games to one in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. This season would also be the last as a player for Billy Cunningham, who suffered an injury early in the season.NBA Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
| 1 | 5 | Darryl Dawkins | C | | |
| 2 | 23 | World B. Free | SG | | Guilford |
| 3 | 39 | Jimmie Baker | F | | |
| 3 | 41 | Charles Cleveland | SG | | |
| 4 | 59 | Louis Dunbar | F | | |
| 5 | 77 | Ken Tyler | | | |
| 6 | 95 | Ken Alston | | | Valdosta State |
| 7 | 113 | Mike Flynn | G | | |
| 8 | 131 | Freeman Blade | G | | MSU Billings |
| 9 | 148 | Larry Harralson | | | Drake |
| 10 | 164 | Rick Reed | | | Azusa Pacific |
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
East First Round
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Buffalo Braves: Braves win series 2-1
- Game 1 @ Philadelphia: Buffalo 95, Philadelphia 89
- Game 2 @ Buffalo: Philadelphia 131, Buffalo 106
- Game 3 @ Philadelphia: Buffalo 124, Philadelphia 123
Playoffs
