The Brief The 76ers will pay tribute to the 2001 Eastern Conference Finals team by playing on a throwback court. Lead by MVP Allen Iverson, the Sixers reached the NBA Finals in 2001 where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Sixers will play on the throwback hardwood 14 times throughout the season. The Sixers unveiled their 2001 throwback court design to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the team's Conference Championship season. What we know:The throwback hardwood is nearly identical to the court that Allen Iverson played his MVP season on in 2001, guiding the Sixers to an NBA Finals appearance.