Remembering the 2000-01 Sixers

Led by Allen Iverson, Larry Brown and their supporting cast, the Sixers made it to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1983. Relive the magical season through photos and articles from the Daily News and Inquirer.
During the 2000-2001 season, Allen Iverson led the NBA in scoring (31.1 points per game), and steals (2.5 steals per game). He helped the Sixers earn the Eastern Conference´s best record (56-26) en route to being named league MVP. (Jerry Lodriguss / File Photo)
During the 2000-2001 season, Allen Iverson led the NBA in scoring (31.1 points per game), and steals (2.5 steals per game). He helped the Sixers earn the Eastern Conference's best record (56-26) en route to being named league MVP. (Jerry Lodriguss / File Photo)
2001 NBA Playoffs
NBA Finals: Sixers vs. Lakers

It's sad, but not disappointing
Sixers started with a streak; ended with a flourish
Shaq finishes off Sixers
On this night, no Answers
Horry in his glory
Sixers send message to LA
Sixers pick L.A. clean
Dare we dream?
New meaning to 'City of Brotherly Love'?
Conference Finals: Sixers vs. Bucks

7th Wonder
The Final Answer
Snow sparks his team to within one win of Finals
Sixers follow heroic lead set by Iverson
Mutombo's 18 points, 20 boards not nearly enough for Sixers
Brown wins his first NBA coach-of-the-year honor
Iverson leads Sixers to Game 1 victory
Conference Semis: Sixers vs. Raptors

Gown & Out!
M-V-Perfect!
Pity the poor Raptors
Where credit is due
Iverson: Man with plan, and the MVP
Lynch lost, possibly for the season
It ain't pretty, but it works
Iverson answers; Sixers tie up series
McKie to Sixers' success given a just reward
Conference Quarters: Sixers vs. Pacers

Sixers oust Pacers as A.I. nets 33
76ers need to put away Pacers now
Allen-Reggie show as good as NBA gets
Sixers center named top defender
Sixers start to regroup, before it's too late
The bottom line: Sixers have to loosen up
About that title...Go get it!
2000-2001 Season Photos
The regular season journey
Sixers end with a whimper
Sixers finally look like themselves
Sixers clinch top spot in the East
ALLENlujah!
What happens if Sixers bring home NBA crown?
Sixers clinch playoff berth with dinged-up Iverson in work boots
Mutombo makes all the difference
Mutombo suits his new team
Man of the moment
Sixers just cancelled showtime
Now hold on! Mutombo to Sixers? Don't do it!
Deadline dealings not likely by Sixers
In the midst of a long season, a teasing glimpse of June
Sixers outclass the Lakers
Media, players say MVP, best coach are in Philly
Iverson rises to new heights
It's a game that's still worth loving
Iverson is MVP in a thriller
Iverson show has become a class act
Iverson MVP as East rallies to pull upset
Injury blocks Ratliff's route
Blowout ends with flare-up
Ratliff awarded All-Star berth
Just enjoy Sixers' joyous, most improbable season
Iverson gets 40 to sink Spurs
Not too early to start thinking Allen for MVP
Geiger out four to six more weeks after surgery
No reason Sixers should taper off now
McKie is the key as 76ers top Jazz
A star is rising up
Snow could be out of action even longer
Reality check in L.A.: Lakers' talent stymies Sixers
Near deal to Clippers helps Iverson wise up
Now it's a perfect 10: Celtics offer no resistance as Sixers roll
 
Another unsung hero takes turn
Holding serve: Sixers defend home court to go to 2-0
Even the house can't haunt them
Further look confirms it: Claxton gone for season
Iverson is promising to join toil with talent
Iverson, Brown re-unite as Allen's hip-hop firestorm rages
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