Sixers Move Up Opener for World Series
Game time pushed up to 6 p.m. so fans can watch Phils
By DAN STAMM
Updated 3:54 PM EST, Tue, Oct 28, 2008
The Philadelphia 76ers want to allow their fans to catch every moment of not only their NBA season opener, but also the World Series.
The Sixers have moved their October 29 opener up to 6 p.m. from the original 7 p.m. start time.
"We moved the start time of our home opener to 6:00 p.m. to allow our fans an opportunity to attend our game and to be able to see the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series," said Lara Price, Senior Vice President of Business Operations with the Sixers.
Game 5 of the World Series which won't begin until 8:37 p.m. weather permitting.
The AT&T Pavilion at the Wachovia Center will remain open after the Sixers game with beer specials and food so that fans can root on the Phightin Phils.
First Published: Oct 28, 2008 2:48 PM EST
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