Posted: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 6:39 PM | 12 comments |
 

Sixers announce preseason schedule
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The Sixers’ eight-game preseason schedule will take them to Mexico, Canada and a pair or games at the Wachovia Center.

The Sixers open the preseason with a pair of games against Toronto on Oct. 6 and 7, with the first game in London, Ontario and the second in Toronto.

They host New Jersey at the Wachovia Center on Oct. 9 and Washington on Oct. 20, as new Sixers coach Eddie Jordan faces his former team.

As previously announced, the Sixers play the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 18 in Monterrey, Mexico. The league first visited Monterrey in 2006, when the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets in front of a sellout crowd.

That game will be preceded by a game against the Suns in Phoenix on Oct. 16.

The Sixers close will close the preseason against New Jersey at Carnesecca Arena in Queens on the St. John’s campus on Oct. 23.

The regular season opens against Orlando on Oct. 28.

Here is the full preseason schedule:

Tue., Oct. 6, vs. Toronto, London, Ontario, 7:30 p.m.

Wed., Oct 7, at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 9, vs. New Jersey, Wachovia Center, 7 p.m.

Tue., Oct. 13, at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 16, at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 18, vs. Phoenix,  Monterrey, Mexico, 9 p.m.

Tue., Oct 20, vs. Washington, Wachovia Center, 7 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 23, vs. New Jersey, Queens, N.Y., 8 p.m.

 
Posted by Daily News staff @ 6:39 PM  Permalink | 12 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:16 PM, 08/06/2009
    I love basketball. But really no one is going to care because it football season. I hope the die hard fans like rhett.bogan realize the preseason doesn't start until OCTOBER 6TH "Go Sixers" ............................... rhett.bogan = cashmere condon
    — BigVilFromWestPhil
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:54 AM, 08/07/2009
    Basketball Pre-Season is just as bad as the regular season. The Playoffs are the only games worth watching, for the most part!
    — BaseballinReading
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:53 AM, 08/07/2009
    So why'd you come here to read the article mantle and BaseballinReading?
    — deasytrent
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:55 PM, 08/07/2009
    I never realized how quickly one can fall asleep when reading an article about the sixers. Thanks, the sadness of it all is when you wake up, you look at the GM, the players, their Contracts, the Coaching Staff (Eddie Jordan, Aaron McKie and Randy Ayers and this is a living nightmare. I feel for Ed Snider for the money he has pumped into this franchise and the reality of its current state: pathetic.
    — PhillyPhan35
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:08 PM, 08/07/2009
    After reviewing the new Schedule, all I can say is "aint no stopping us now."
    — xmar
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:13 PM, 08/07/2009
    how's this for newsworthy...we just signed another big white stiff.
    — mdriban
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:09 AM, 08/09/2009
    The uninspired Sixers management always shows up in the pre-season schedule. Most teams travel around their state/province trying to drum up additional fan interest. But the Sixers always choose to play in the Wachovia Coffin. Usually, when they don't play in Mexico, they have 3 home games. Think about the opportunity in this area. One game at the Liacouras Center, one game at the Pavillion in Villanova and, of course, one at the Palestra. This would be a great chance to drum up support in the neighborhoods, but "NO". None of those places have club seating that must be kept empty.
    — phasor
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:18 PM, 08/10/2009
    The 76er's at Phoenix on Oct.18th at Monterrey, Mexico. If you need a Passport I won't be able to go to that game. Sorry
    — xmar
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:24 PM, 08/10/2009
    Someone just told me if I learn to moon walk maybe I can make that game in Mexico.
    — xmar
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:26 PM, 08/10/2009
    Someone just told me if I learn to moon walk maybe I can make that game in Mexico.
    — xmar


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About Bob Cooney
Bob Cooney has been at the Daily News for more than 20 years, working in the sports department for the past 15. This is his third season on the Sixers beat. He has covered just about everything, but mostly college basketball, where he was the La Salle beat writer for six seasons. E-mail Bob at cooneyb@phillynews.com and follow him on Twitter.

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