The NBA Belt · reign 1,468
Philadelphia 76ers
Took the belt from Milwaukee Bucks, 115–103, on May 18, 1983. Lost it to Milwaukee Bucks, 104–94, on November 4, 1983.
7Defenses
170Days
139thReign for the franchise
+3Closest call · Oct 28, 1983
9.0Average winning margin
38thLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
77thMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
Defended against
Lakers ×4Washington BulletsPacersBulls
The seasons
- 1982–83: they had the best record (65–17–0); they won the NBA title while holding the belt; 5 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 39 times that season.
- 1983–84: Boston Celtics had the best record (62–20–0); Boston Celtics won the NBA title; 4 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 55 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Philadelphia 76ers across the 9 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moses Malone | 231 | 9 |
| 2 | Andrew Toney | 196 | 9 |
| 3 | Julius Erving | 183 | 9 |
| 4 | Maurice Cheeks | 118 | 9 |
| 5 | Bobby Jones | 89 | 9 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Philadelphia 76ers’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,276 | May 18, 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers beat Milwaukee Bucks 115–103 Playoffs Game → | +12 | Title change |
| 3,277 | May 22, 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers beat Los Angeles Lakers 113–107 Playoffs | +6 | Defense |
| 3,278 | May 26, 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers beat Los Angeles Lakers 103–93 Playoffs | +10 | Defense |
| 3,279 | May 29, 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers beat Los Angeles Lakers 111–94 Playoffs | +17 | Defense |
| 3,280 | May 31, 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers beat Los Angeles Lakers 115–108 Playoffs | +7 | Defense |
| 3,281 | Oct 28, 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers beat Washington Bullets 117–114 | +3 | Defense |
| 3,282 | Oct 29, 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers beat Indiana Pacers 124–112 | +12 | Defense |
| 3,283 | Nov 1, 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers beat Chicago Bulls 99–91 | +8 | Defense |
| 3,284 | Nov 4, 1983 | Milwaukee Bucks beat Philadelphia 76ers 104–94 Game → | −10 | Title change |