🏀On April 11, 1967 the Philadelphia 76ers defeated Boston 140-116 in Game 5 of the Eastern Division Finals to end the Celtics' 8-year reign as NBA champions. Hal Greer led Philadelphia in scoring with 32 points while Wilt Chamberlain finished with 29 points, 36 rebounds and 13 assists. Boston's John Havlicek led all scorers with 38 points. Bill Russell finished with 4 points, 21 rebounds and 7 assists. The Sixers went on to take the NBA title, and in 1980 they were voted the greatest team in le