The Sixers will host the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 13 and face the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Dec. 16, the NBA announced early Wednesday morning.
NBA schedule update ⬇️
The 22 teams that did not qualify for the Quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup have been assigned two regular-season games that will be played on Dec. 12 or 13 and Dec. 15 or 16. pic.twitter.com/o9hdY52LFP— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) December 4, 2024
All 22 teams which failed to advance to the Knockout Rounds of the NBA Cup were scheduled for a pair of games — one at home, one on the road — to ensure they all had 82 games on their regular season slate. Each team was only given 80 games originally as part of the new scheduling method.
The Sixers, who defeated Charlotte in a thriller on Tuesday night, will be back in action Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, who will stick around for a Friday night battle, too. Then, an extremely light stretch ensues for the Sixers, who will only play three games in a 12-day span:
Sixers' next three games after their two-game set vs. Orlando Wednesday/Friday:
– Dec. 8 @ CHI
– Dec. 13 vs. IND
– Dec. 16 @ CHA
They'll have a stretch in which they play 3 games in 12 days. Next game after that road Charlotte game not until Dec. 20… vs. Charlotte at home.— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) December 4, 2024
Currently sitting at 5-14, the Sixers must do everything in their power to reestablish their chances of earning a playoff berth in a rudderless Eastern Conference.
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