HOME OPENER AT HOME AGAINST THE CELTICS ON A FRIDAY NIGHT. As the kids say, it’s going to be – prepares to sound cool – lit AF!

From the Sixers:

The Philadelphia 76ers announced today its schedule for the 2017-18 regular season, which opens at the Capital One Arena against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. It is one of 14 regular season games the team will play on national TV.

The 76ers open the home schedule two days later on Friday, Oct. 20 at The Center against the Atlantic Division rival Boston Celtics. Philadelphia and Boston then meet again on Nov. 30 in Boston and Jan. 11 at The O2 Arena in London, before closing out the season series on Jan. 18 at TD Garden.

Other notable highlights include:

The defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors visit Philadelphia on Saturday, Nov. 18, a week after the Sixers square off with the Warriors in Oakland.
2017 No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz and the 76ers host No. 2 overall pick Lonzo Ball and the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 7 (8 p.m. ET, TNT).
The 76ers host LeBron James and the defending Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers twice in 2017-18, first on Nov. 27, and again on April 6.
For the first time since 2001, Philadelphia will play on Christmas Day as the Sixers take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Rough start, with some tough road games. Right into the fire we go! Trust the process.