43K views · 1.8K reactions | #OTD in 1983, we swept the Lakers and earned our franchise's 3rd NBA championship. | Philadelphia 76ers | Facebook

🏀On May 31, 1983 the Philadelphia 76ers won their third NBA championship in franchise history with a 115-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Moses Malone (who was named Finals MVP) led the 76ers with 24 points and 23 rebounds. “Fo’ Fo’ Fo’,” declared Malone predicting that the 76ers, who had dominated the regular season with a 65-17 record, would sweep their 3 rounds in the 1983 NBA Playoffs. They came close but the Milwaukee Bucks spoiled Malone’s prediction by winning Game 4 of the Eastern C

🏀On May 31, 1983 the Philadelphia 76ers won their 3rd NBA championship with a 115-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Moses Malone (who was named Finals MVP) led the 76ers with 24 points and 23 rebounds. “Fo’ Fo’ Fo’,” declared Malone predicting that the 76ers, who had dominated the regular season with a 65-17 record, would sweep their 3 rounds in the 1983 NBA Playoffs. They came close but the Milwaukee Bucks spoiled Malone’s prediction by winning Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals 100-94

We are three quarters of the way through the NBA season, and we still don't know who's winning league MVP. Who is your pick for MVP right now? Is it Shai Gilegeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic? What about Jayson Tatum? Let us know in the comments below! Audio version is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. Jerry Twitter: @JerryDonatien Instagram: @jkdonatien Dante Twitter: @DanteOnDeck Instagram: @danteturo11 Sitting Courtside Twitter: @SCourtsidePod Instagram: @SCourtsidePod TikTok: @Sitting

🔗 in bio Stephen Foster has been a Pacers fan since 1983. Thanks to his knowledge of the team, he won BIG. He scored tickets, airfare and lodging to the NBA Finals. | WRTV