1987–88 Philadelphia 76ers season
First season without Julius Erving; missed playoffs after 12-year streak.
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The 1987–88 Philadelphia 76ers season was the 39th for the franchise and the first without Julius Erving, who had retired. The team finished 36–46, fourth in the Atlantic Division, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1974–75, ending a 12-year postseason streak. Charles Barkley averaged 28.3 points and 11.9 rebounds, earning All-NBA First Team honors, and he and Maurice Cheeks represented the Eastern Conference at the All-Star Game. Head coach Matt Goukas was fired after a 20–23 start and replaced by Jim Lynam.
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- Record
- 36–46
- Team captain
- Charles Barkley
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