1988–89 Philadelphia 76ers season


The 1988–89 NBA season was the 76ers 40th season in the NBA and 26th season in Philadelphia. In the 1988 Draft, the team selected forward Charles D. Smith, then was dealt to the Los Angeles Clippers for shooting guard Hersey Hawkins from Bradley University, as the team needed more backcourt scoring to complement the inside play of Charles Barkley.
The Sixers would return to the NBA Playoffs after missing out in 1988, going 46-36 in the regular season. In the post season they lost a first round series to the New York Knicks 3-0. The second game was of note because the team blew a 10-point lead with approximately 2 minutes left in the game, Trent Tucker's three point shot with less than 10 seconds left gave New York the win.

Draft picks

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalitySchool/Club Team
13Charles SmithPFPittsburgh
244Everette StephensPGPurdue
254Herman MontenegroLouisiana State

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Regular season

Playoffs

Playoffs

East First Round

New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Knicks win series 3-0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1983 Eastern Conference Semifinals

Player statistics

Season

Playoffs

Awards and records