Philadelphia 76ers: Allen Iverson's Top 5 Playoff Performances

Philadelphia 76ers: Allen Iverson’s Top 5 Playoff Performances

May 23, 2012; Philadelphia, PA USA; Philadelphia 76ers former guard Allen Iverson before the start of game six against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 1, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A banner with the jersey number of Philadelphia 76ers former guard Allen Iverson is raised to the rafters during a ceremony at halftime of game between the 76ers and Washington Wizards at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

May 13, 1999: Sixers vs. Orlando Magic (Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Game 3)

The Sixers finished the abbreviated1998-99 campaign with a 28-22 record, earning the franchise’s first postseason berth in eight years. The Sixers and Magic split the first two games in Orlando, setting the stage for the pivotal Game 3.

For those of you who remember Iverson as merely a scoring machine, there was much more to his game than that.

After scoring just 13 points in the Sixers’ Game 2 loss, Iverson bounced back in a big way. In this contest A.I. posted an impressive stat line of 33 points on 14-of-28 shooting, five rebounds and five assists. Did I also mention that he recorded 10 steals as well?

Thanks to Iverson’s performance, the Sixers came away with a 97-85 victory, taking a 2-1 series lead. The Sixers closed out the Magic in four games before they were swept by the Indiana Pacers in the conference semifinals.

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