Sixers announce preseason schedule

-Courtesy of the Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers announced their seven-game preseason schedule today, highlighted by the opener on Monday, Oct. 8, against the New York Knicks at the Colonial Center in Columbia, S.C. In addition, the Sixers will host games at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia on Oct. 12 vs. New Jersey and Oct. 14 vs. Washington.

The preseason opener at the Colonial Center is located on the campus of the University of South Carolina and is managed by Global Spectrum, the public assembly facility management subsidiary of the 76ers parent company, Comcast-Spectacor. This marks the second time the Sixers will make the trip to Columbia, as they defeated San Antonio 100-88 back on Oct. 12, 2005.

"We're excited to bring the Sixers back to Columbia for an entertaining night of NBA Basketball," said Comcast-Spectacor President Peter Luukko. "This game allows us to expand our fan base and expose new fans to 76ers basketball while at the same time enabling the facilities we manage (through our management subsidiary Global Spectrum) to enhance their event schedules with top-notch sports and attractions."