Philadelphia 76ers: Best single game team performances of the Brett Brown era
By Simon Smith
14 blocks vs. Boston Celtics, Nov. 25, 2015
The Sixers got their blocks from a variety for sources in a game that equalled their best return over the past four seasons. Jahlil Okafor recorded a career-high four blocks while guard Isaiah Canaan and forward Jeremi Grant blocked two shots each. Despite recording 14 blocks, 11 steals and holding the Celtics to 84 points on 34.1 shooting, the Sixers came up short.
Following this game, the Sixers had a 0-16 record, on their to a 10-72 record for the season.
The highlights of this terrific defensive effort can be seen here:
The top performances for blocks over the past four seasons are the following:
- 14 blocks vs. Charlotte Hornets, Apr. 4, 2015
- 14 blocks vs. Boston Celtics, Nov. 25, 2015
- 13 blocks vs. New York Knicks, Jan. 21, 2015
The Sixers’ best performance this season also came against the Celtics, a 110-106 loss on the road. Despite blocking 11 shots as a team, the Celtics hit on 19-of-40 from three-point range to hold on for the win. Noel had three blocks, while Covington, Ilyasova and Embiid each had two. For the season, the Sixers ranked seventh in the league with 5.1 per game.
With four players on the Sixers’ roster averaging at least 1.0 block per game moving into next season, coach Brown can rest easily with the knowledge that he has multiple options to protect the rim.