Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Allen Iverson played in 1 NBA Finals during his career, all with the Philadelphia 76ers, and he faced the following team.
| YEAR | OPPONENT | RESULT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Los Angeles Lakers | 76ers lost 4–1 | Iverson’s only NBA Finals appearance came during his MVP season, and Philadelphia handed the Lakers their only loss of the 2001 playoffs in Game 1. |
Iverson went 0–1 in the NBA Finals, but his 48-point performance in Game 1 remains one of the defining moments of his postseason career.
Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Allen Iverson
Basketball-Reference — 2001 NBA Finals – 76ers vs. Lakers
NBA.com — 2001 Finals Gm 1 – Iverson vs. Lakers