Philadelphia 76ers shot profile: where the points come from
Philadelphia’s scoring diet in 2025-26 is built on two steady engines: free throws and a balanced perimeter attack that supplements (rather than replaces) two point scoring. The end result is a team that can get to a strong points per game number without needing extreme three point volume.
The shot mix in one table
Here is the simplest way to see where the 76ers’ points are coming from this season.
| Category | Per game | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 116.7 | Overall scoring output |
| Field goals made | 41.5 | Total makes from the field |
| Field goal attempts | 89.9 | Total shot volume |
| 3PM | 12.8 | Made threes per game |
| 3PA | 35.8 | Three point attempts per game |
| 3P% | 35.9% | Team three point accuracy |
| FTM | 20.8 | Made free throws per game |
| FTA | 25.5 to 25.6 | Trips to the line per game |
| FT% | 81.6% | Conversion rate at the stripe |
From those numbers, you can estimate the core scoring sources:
- Points from threes: 12.8 3PM x 3 = 38.4 points per game
- Points from free throws: 20.8 FTM x 1 = 20.8 points per game
- Everything else (two pointers): 116.7 minus 38.4 minus 20.8 = 57.5 points per game
That is the 76ers’ profile in a sentence: solid three point production, elite free throw volume, and a big two point base that keeps the offense stable.
Three pointers: productive, not extreme
Philadelphia is not trying to win by attempting 45 threes a night. The 76ers are taking 35.8 threes per game and making 12.8, which is enough to matter without overcommitting.
That usually shows up in game flow as “good threes” more than “more threes.” When the offense is humming, the best looks tend to come from advantage creation first: a paint touch, a second side swing, or a scramble that produces a clean catch and shoot.
| Three point snapshot | Value |
|---|---|
| 3PA per game | 35.8 |
| 3PM per game | 12.8 |
| 3P% | 35.9% |
Free throws: the real scoring backbone
The most consistent place Philly finds points is the line. The 76ers are making 20.8 free throws per game on about 25.5 attempts, which is a massive nightly scoring floor.
This matters for the shot profile because it changes what “a good possession” looks like. A drive that forces a foul is basically a high value shot attempt, especially for an 81.6% team.
| Free throw snapshot | Value |
|---|---|
| FTA per game | 25.5 to 25.6 |
| FTM per game | 20.8 |
| FT% | 81.6% |
Two pointers: where the “normal” points still live
Even with threes and free throws doing a lot of work, Philly is still generating an estimated 57.5 points per game from two pointers.
That is why the 76ers can survive cold shooting nights: the scoring mix is not fragile. If the threes are not falling, they can still win possessions with rim attacks, offensive rebounds, and foul pressure.
What to watch going forward
| Swing factor | Why it changes the profile |
|---|---|
| Three point attempts creep up or down | More volume raises ceiling, but can raise variance too |
| Free throw attempts stay elite | This is the safest source of points night to night |
| Two point scoring holds near 57 to 58 points | Keeps the offense stable when jumpers swing |
If you want a quick read during any 76ers game, check two things at halftime: free throw attempts and made threes. In this shot profile, those two categories usually tell you whether Philly is dictating terms or chasing points.
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