76ers Playoff Schedule
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76ers Playoff Schedule
A few hours ago, the 76ers playoff opponent was determined: The Orlando Magic.
A few minutes ago, the NBA released the game schedule. Here's how it looks:
Game 1: Sunday, April 19. Philadelphia at Orlando. 5:30 p.m. TNT
Game 2: Wednesday, April 22. Philadelphia at Orlando. 7 p.m. NBATV.
Game 3: Friday, April 24. Orlando at Philadelphia. 8 p.m. ESPN2.
Game 4: Sunday, April 26. Orlando at Philadelphia. 6:30 p.m. TNT
Game 5: Tuesday, April 28. Philadelphia at Orlando. TBD. TBD*
Game 6: Thursday, April 30. Orlando at Philadelphia. TBD. TBD*
Game 7: Saturday, May 2. Philadelphia at Orlando. TBD. TNT*
* If necessary.
With the last seven games, plus the first-round playoff matchup set, there's plenty to talk about during today's Live Chat we're having at 3:30 p.m. Even though the Sixers defeated the Cavaliers a few hours ago at Quicken Loans Arena, the vibe in the locker room afterward was not exactly celebratory. We'll talk about that, Samuel Dalembert's shoulder, Thaddeus Young's ankle, the Sixers chances against the Magic, and everything else that's happened lately. If you have a few minutes, click here: Sixers Chat.
--Kate
With the Magic's injury woes this could have been a favorable match-up. But the 6ers look so lost and listless that there seems little hope for much fight in them at this point. Even the minimal goal of play-off experience for the young players is mute if the season ends in hopeless surrender.— rzzzzz- When Thad Young went down our trouble really started. Once he gets his legs back under him we'll be fine. Not great...just fine. While it feels like a sweep is in the wings I don't see it. Of course I'm the eternal optimist!— Trifecta
- So Sam might be hampered? If so, is that such a huge loss?— KGKoons
- The Sixers can win two games if Torkuglu and Lewis are not 100% percent. If either or both miss any time the Sixers could push it to the full seven games. I can't see them winning though they just aren't playing well enough right now.— brannigan73
- fire Stefanski for Brand deal and for having worst 3 point shooting team 2 YEARS IN A ROW— lawrence2465
- How is game 2 not nationally televised? An extra day off and it's still not on TV for people outside of philly and orlando. whats up with that?— EtB
- NBATV? That sucks!— IMPAQ
- Move Tony to GM and keep the 'committee'. Use Brand at 1 and draft a shooter. Eh Lawrence?— murph31
John Mitchell is in his second year covering the 76ers for the Inquirer after joining the paper in November 2011. He covered the Washington Wizards for the Washington Times from 1998 to 2008. He's also worked at the Philadelphia Tribune, the Wilmington News Journal, Courier-Post, Trenton Times and Elmira Star-Gazette.Born and raised in West Philadelphia - not too far from Will Smith - he graduated from Overbrook High School the same year the 76ers won their last championship. He's a proud graduate of Howard University and the proud father of two sons, Jared and Jordan.
ABOUT MARC NARDUCCI
Marc Narducci has served in a variety of roles with the Inquirer since beginning in 1983. He has covered the 76ers as a backup and a beat writer. In addition, Narducci has covered everything from the Super Bowl to the World Series and a lot in between. Narducci also has a true passion for South Jersey scholastic sports, which he has covered for many years.
