After the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia Warriors had many unforgettable playoff battles, it had to seem a little ironic that when the Warriors left for San Francisco that the Nationals would move into Philadelphia to take their place changing their name to the 76ers. After winning their first game on the road against the Detroit Pistons the 76ers would drop their home debut to the same Pistons on October 19th.

The 76ers would go on to finish their first season in Philadelphia with a record of 34-46 that landed them in third place, as Dolph Schayes ended a 16-year Hall of Fame Career, while also leading the team as coach. In the playoffs the 76ers would but a strong showing forcing the Cincinnati Royals to a full 5 games before falling 130-124 in the finale.