The 1977 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1976–77 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Portland Trail Blazers defeating the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. It was Portland's first NBA title. Bill Walton was named NBA Finals MVP. Portland won the NBA title in its first playoff appearance, something that had not taken place since the early days of the BAA. The Trail Blazers went 10-0 at home in the playoffs. This was the first NBA playoffs after the ABA-NBA merger; two of the former ABA teams made their playoff debuts in their first NBA season. The New Jersey Nets made their playoff debut in 1979, and the Indiana Pacers in 1981. The NBA Playoffs added 1 more team from each conference, for a total of 12 contestants, up from 10 the previous year. Also, the two division winners in each conference were automatically given a first-round bye and started the playoffs in the conference semifinals. This was the Detroit Pistons last playoff appearance of the decade and their last as a Western Conference team as they would move to the East in 1978. They would not make the postseason again until 1984. After losing in the semifinals to Los Angeles, the Golden State Warriors wouldn't return to the playoffs again until 1987. For the first time since 1956, the Eastern Conference Finals had neither the Celtics nor Knicks participating. The referees went on strike during these playoffs. Two high-profile veterans, Richie Powers and Earl Strom, did not honor the strike and stayed on the job.
Last playoff meeting: This is the first meeting between the Bulls and the Trail Blazers. Golden State Warriors vs. Detroit Pistons: Warriors win series 2–1
Game 1 @ Golden State : Detroit 95, Golden State 90
Game 2 @ Detroit : Golden State 138, Detroit 108
Game 3 @ Golden State : Golden State 109, Detroit 101
Last playoff meeting: This was the first meeting between the Nuggets and the Trail Blazers. ;Conference Finals Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Blazers win series 4–0
Game 1 @ Los Angeles : Portland 121, Los Angeles 109
Game 2 @ Los Angeles : Portland 99, Los Angeles 97
Game 3 @ Portland : Portland 102, Los Angeles 97
Game 4 @ Portland : Portland 105, Los Angeles 101
Last playoff meeting: This is the first meeting between the Lakers and the Trail Blazers.
Eastern Conference
Champion: Philadelphia 76ers ;1st Round Philadelphia 76ers & Houston Rockets have first round byes. Washington Bullets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Bullets win series 2–1
Game 1 @ Washington : Washington 109, Cleveland 100
Game 2 @ Cleveland : Cleveland 91, Washington 83
Game 3 @ Washington : Washington 104, Cleveland 98
Game 2 @ San Antonio : Boston 113, San Antonio 109
Last playoff meeting: This is the first meeting between the Celtics and the Spurs. ;Conference Semifinals Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics: 76ers win series 4–3
Game 1 @ Philadelphia : Boston 113, Philadelphia 111
Game 2 @ Philadelphia : Philadelphia 113, Boston 101
Game 3 @ Boston : Philadelphia 109, Boston 100
Game 4 @ Boston : Boston 124, Philadelphia 119
Game 5 @ Philadelphia : Philadelphia 110, Boston 91
Game 6 @ Boston : Boston 113, Philadelphia 108
Game 7 @ Philadelphia : Philadelphia 83, Boston 77
Last playoff meeting: This is the first meeting between the Rockets and the Bullets. ;Conference Finals Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets: 76ers win series 4–2
Game 1 @ Philadelphia : Philadelphia 128, Houston 117
Game 2 @ Philadelphia : Philadelphia 106, Houston 97
Game 3 @ Houston : Houston 118, Philadelphia 94
Game 4 @ Houston : Philadelphia 107, Houston 95
Game 5 @ Philadelphia : Houston 118, Philadelphia 115
Game 6 @ Houston : Philadelphia 112, Houston 109
Last playoff meeting: This is the first meeting between the Rockets and the 76ers.
NBA Finals
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Blazers win series 4–2
Game 1 @ Philadelphia : Philadelphia 107, Portland 101
Game 2 @ Philadelphia : Philadelphia 107, Portland 89
Game 3 @ Portland : Portland 129, Philadelphia 107
Game 4 @ Portland : Portland 130, Philadelphia 98
Game 5 @ Philadelphia : Portland 110, Philadelphia 104
Game 6 @ Portland : Portland 109, Philadelphia 107
Last playoff meeting: This is the first meeting between the 76ers and the Trail Blazers.
