The1975–76 Philadelphia 76ers season was the 76ers 27th season in theNBA and 13th season inPhiladelphia.[1] ThePhiladelphia 76ers posted a 46–36 regular-season record, and returned to theNBA Playoffs for the first time since1971, 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 (later changed name to World B. Free). The Sixers, however, lost to theBuffalo 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.
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