The Philadelphia 76ers have been on an electrifying scoring spree, lighting up the scoreboard in ways that have fans buzzing. From February 20, 1986, through March 24, 2026, the Sixers played 3,503 games without hitting the 153-point mark.
Yet, in the last eight days, they've done it twice. Let's dive into the numbers and see what makes this scoring surge so remarkable.
To start, the 76ers made history by becoming the first NBA team to score at least 153 points twice within an eight-day span. They previously held the record for the shortest gap between such high-scoring games, dating back to 1970. This season, they join an elite group of just 16 teams to achieve this feat twice in a single season, and only the fourth since 1992, alongside the 2020 Rockets, 2023 Kings, and 2024 Pacers.
Their 153-point performance on the road is the third-highest in franchise history and the most since a 160-point outing against the Supersonics over 58 years ago. The last time they hit such heights on the road was back in their Syracuse Nationals days in 1963.
What's truly impressive is how efficiently they've been scoring. In their 157-point game against the Bulls, they committed only eight turnovers, followed by just 10 against the Wizards. This makes them the only franchise to score 153 points with 10 or fewer turnovers more than once-a testament to their disciplined play.
Paul George has been a standout performer during this run. At 35 years and 334 days, he became the oldest player in 76ers history to score 39 points in a game, surpassing Julius Erving's record from 1984. George has also become the first Sixer to notch multiple 35-point games after turning 35, adding another layer to his already impressive resume.
In a further display of efficiency, George scored 39 points in just 26 minutes, setting a new franchise record for points in such limited time. He also became the oldest player in NBA history to score 39 points in 26 or fewer minutes, breaking the previous record held by Michael Jordan.
The 76ers' recent performances have not only been historic but have also showcased a blend of high-octane offense and precision. If they keep this up, they could be a formidable force as the season progresses.