Nerlens Noel has been impressive in the Orlando Summer League, particularly on the defensive end. Credit: Getty Images
The Sixers’ entire 82 game schedule was released Wednesday night, and the team will once again open and close their home campaign with the Miami Heat — though this year they will have a lot less star power with LeBron James in Cleveland.
Here are some more highlights at the Wells Fargo Center, via the Sixers:
- Monday, Nov. 3 vs. Houston at 7:00 p.m.: All-Stars Dwight Howard and James Harden look to avenge an overtime loss on the road to the Sixers last November
- Friday, Nov. 7 vs. Chicago at 7:00 p.m.: Former MVP Derrick Rose returns to lead the revamped Bulls with four-time All-Star Pau Gasol
- Friday, Dec. 5 vs. Oklahoma City at 7:00 p.m.: Reigning MVP Kevin Durant and the Thunder make their only stop in Philadelphia
- Monday, Jan. 5 vs. Cleveland at 7:00 p.m.: LeBron James returns to Wells Fargo Center as a member of the Cavaliers for the first time March of 2010
- Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. New York at 7:00 p.m.: Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks make their first trip to Philly under the guidance of team president Phil Jackson
- Monday, Feb. 9 vs. Golden State at 7:00 p.m.: All-Star Stephen Curry and former Sixer Andre Iguodala make their one and only appearance at Wells Fargo Center
- Wednesday, Mar. 11 vs. Chicago at 7:00 p.m.: Derrick Rose locks horns with fellow point guard and reigning Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams
- Friday, Mar. 27 vs. L.A. Clippers at 7:00 p.m.: Perennial All-Stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin make their annual trip to Philly alongside former Sixer Spencer Hawes
- Monday, Mar. 30 vs. L.A. Lakers at 7:00 p.m.: Lower Merion’s own Kobe Bryant looks to return home to play in Philadelphia for the first time since December of 2012
- Wednesday, Apr. 8 vs. Washington at 7:00 p.m.: First-time All-Star John Wall and newly acquired forward Paul Pierce lead the Wizards in the battle of I-95
