Philadelphia 76ers: Best single game team performances of the Brett Brown era

72.2 Defensive Rating vs. Dallas Mavericks, Mar. 17, 2017

This rating measures the points the Sixers allow the opposition per 100 possessions. Their premium performance from the past four seasons came in a recent dominant effort against the Dallas Mavericks. The Sixers’ 72.2 defensive rating formed part of a 116-72 annihilation. The Mavericks shot just 34.5 percent from the field, and got to the free throw line on just 17 occasions, converting only nine times.

This game also represented the best net rating (difference between offensive and defensive rating) of the past four seasons. At a whopping 47.2 net rating, it dwarfed the next best of 28.1. Center Richaun Holmes compiled the best individual net rating, posting an astounding 80.7 rating in his 20 minutes on the floor.

Here are the highlights from this dominant performance:

The top defensive rating performances of the past four seasons are the following:

1. 72.2 vs. Dallas Mavericks, Mar. 17, 2017
2. 75.7 vs. Detroit Pistons, Jan. 28, 2015
3. 77.4 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Dec. 3, 2014
4. 80.1 vs. Boston Celtics, Nov. 25, 2015

Keeping the Mavericks to 72 points was an exceptional defensive effort, considering the Sixers this season allowed an average of 108.0 points per game to the opposition. This represented the Mavericks’ second lowest points total for the season, and also their second worse offensive rating.

From a players perspective, point guard T.J. McConnell compiled the best individual defensive rating with an amazing 54.6 in 22 minutes of court time.