Allen Iverson scored 50+ points in 3 playoffs games with the 76ers.
The Philadelphia 76ers have made 54 trips to the playoffs in franchise history. They have won three championships along the way. Let’s dig into their record books and highlight their top five leaders in points scored for a single playoff game.
Allen Iverson, 55 Points (2003 Eastern Conference First Round, Game 1)
The 76ers began their 2003 first round series against the Hornets with a 98-90 victory. Iverson carried their scoring attack, producing 55 points while playing 47 minutes. Iverson shot 21-for-32 from the field and 10-for-11 from the free-throw line. He also added eight assists and two steals in the game. The 76ers went on to win the series in six games.
Allen Iverson, 54 Points (2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 2)
The 76ers lost the first game of their 2001 semifinals matchup with the Raptors. They bounced back with a win in Game 2, thanks to Iverson scoring 54 points. He logged 48 minutes in the victory, shooting 21-for-39 from the field and making all nine of his free-throw attempts. Only one other member of the 76ers scored double-digit points in the game, which was Eric Snow with 10 points.
Allen Iverson, 52 Points (2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 5)
The 76ers and Raptors went into Game 5 with their series tied 2-2. The 76ers earned a blowout win in Game 5, with Iverson scoring 52 of the team’s 121 points. He shot 21-for-32 from the field, which included him going 8-for-14 from behind the arc. The Raptors then won Game 6 before the 76ers took the series with a win at home in Game 7.
Billy Cunningham, 50 Points (1970 Eastern Division Semifinals, Game 4)
The 76ers had lost two of the first three games to the Bucks in their 1970 semifinals matchup. Cunningham did his job in Game 4, scoring 50 points over 48 minutes. He shot 22-for-39 from the field and also chipped in 10 rebounds. However, the 76ers suffered yet another loss. The Bucks then closed out the series with a win in Game 5. Over the five-game series, Cunningham averaged 29.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
Joel Embiid, 50 Points (2024 Eastern Conference First Round, Game 3)
The 76ers lost the first two games of their 2024 first round series against the Knicks. Both of those games were played in New York. The 76ers returned home for Game 3 and scored 125 points to get their first win of the series. Embiid dominated, scoring 50 points over 41 minutes. He shot 13-for-19 from the field and went 19-for-21 from the free-throw line. He also produced eight rebounds, four assists and one block. The 76ers would eventually lose the series in six games. For the entire series, Embiid averaged 33.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.5 blocks. He shot 85.9% from the charity stripe while averaging 13.0 free-throw attempts per game.
