The 2004–05 Philadelphia 76ers season was the 66th season of the franchise, 56th in the

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(NBA).2004-05 Philadelphia 76ers
/ref> During the offseason, the Sixers acquired

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from the

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. Under new head coach

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, the Sixers played mediocre basketball losing 12 of their first 18 games. At midseason, the team traded Williamson back to the

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for All-Star forward

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, and traded

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, who had not played this season due to tendinitis in his left ankle, to the

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for

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. However, Webber struggled to adjust to his new surroundings, and Mashburn was already out for the entire season with a knee injury. The Sixers managed to win eight of their final ten games, finishing second in the Atlantic Division with a 43–39 record. In the first round of the

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, they lost in five games to the defending champion

. Following the season, O'Brien was fired after one season coaching the Sixers,

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signed as a free agent with the

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, and Mashburn retired. For the season,

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won his fourth and final scoring title of his career as well as being selected to the

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, where he was the game's MVP. Top draft pick

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was selected to the All-Rookie First Team.

Key dates

* June 24: The

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took place in New York City. * July 1: The

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period started. * October 12: The Sixers pre-season started with a game against the

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. * November 3: Season Opener against the

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. * May 3: The Sixers were eliminated from the

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with their game 5 loss to

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finishing the series 4–1.

Draft picks

Roster

Roster Notes

* Small Forward

was acquired from the

at midseason, but did not play for the 76ers due to a knee injury.

Pre-season

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Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Playoffs

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Player statistics

Season

Playoffs

Awards and records

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1st Team

Transactions

The 76ers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2004–05 season.

Trades

Free agents

References

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Key dates

Draft picks

Roster

Roster Notes

Pre-season

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Playoffs

Player statistics

Season

Playoffs

Awards and records

Transactions

Trades

Free agents

See also

References