The 1987–88 NBA season was the 76ers 39th season in the NBA and 25th season in Philadelphia. This was the first season of the post-Julius Erving era, as the team was now led by Charles Barkley. As a result, the Sixers failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 1975, going 36–46. Matt Goukas was fired in the middle of the season after going 20-23 and was replaced by Jim Lynam. This was the final season for Andrew Toney, as the former All-Star guard was forced to retire due to foot injuries. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | November 6 | Indiana | W 108–95 | | | | The Spectrum | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | November 7 | @ Chicago | L 94–104 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | November 13, 19877:30 PM EST | Detroit | L 94–113 | | | | The Spectrum12,302 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | November 14 | @ Atlanta | L 83–104 | | | | The Omni | 1–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | November 18, 19877:30 PM EST | @ Detroit | W 113–109 | | | | Pontiac Silverdome17,445 | 2–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 6 | November 20 | Boston | W 116–85 | | | | The Spectrum | 3–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 7 | November 21 | @ Cleveland | L 88–101 | | | | Richfield Coliseum | 3–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 8 | November 24 | Cleveland | W 108–104 | | | | The Spectrum | 4–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 9 | November 27 | @ Golden State | L 103–109 | | | | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 4–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 10 | November 28 | @ Sacramento | L 114–115 (OT) | | | | ARCO Arena | 4–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 11 | November 30 | @ Utah | W 106–100 | | | | Salt Palace Acord Arena | 5–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 12 | December 2 | @ L.A. Clippers | L 85–88 | | | | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 5–7 |-