1966-67 Sixers take on '82-83 squad in Strat-O-Matic simulation Final

In the Finals of Strat-O-Matic's NBC Sports Philadelphia all-time great Sixers teams tournament simulation, the 1966-67 Sixers face the 1982-83 team.

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Thus, legendary ’82-83 head coach Cunningham had a perfect scouting report on “The Kangaroo Kid,” a springy lefty forward who had played 16 years earlier.

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It's no surprise these two teams reached the Finals. Both teams have four Hall of Famers and powerhouse MVP centers Wilt Chamberlain and Moses Malone.

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To conclude the tournament, we'll review each simulated Finals game and highlight Strat-O-Matic box score numbers.

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The 1966-67 team started strong, shooting 60.6% from the field and having six players score 14 points.

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Hal Greer scored 29 points to lead the team. In his usual 48 minutes, Chamberlain scored 25 points on 11-for-16 shooting, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists to open the series.

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These offensive performances were possible for the '66-67 Sixers. One of the most prolific NBA seasons ever.

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