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76ers vs. Nets: How to Watch Sixers’ 2022 Preseason Debut

Game notes for the Philadelphia 76ers' first preseason battle against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
76ers vs. Nets: How to Watch Sixers’ 2022 Preseason Debut
76ers vs. Nets: How to Watch Sixers’ 2022 Preseason Debut

The Philadelphia 76ers last took the court in May 2022. Entering Game 6 against the Miami Heat in the second round of the playoffs, the Sixers were an underdog in a do-or-die situation.

A victory over the Heat would’ve forced a Game 7 in Miami, a city the Sixers couldn’t get a victory in during the postseason. A loss would allow the Heat to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals while the Sixers would pack their bags and begin preparing for the 2022-2023 season.

The latter situation happened. The Sixers left their Game 6 loss to the Heat feeling like they weren’t good enough to be considered championship-caliber, and toughness was a key reason the team felt they didn’t have what it takes to win a title.

Going into the offseason, the Sixers had a specific need. Tough-minded players, capable perimeter shooters, and defensively tough prospects. With trades and free agency, the Sixers ended up with De’Anthony Melton, PJ Tucker, Danuel House, Trevelin Queen, and Montrezl Harrell.

On paper, the Sixers look better prepared to make a run for a title than last season, but putting the roster together is only half the battle. The 76ers have a lot of work to do before another playoff run, and the first phase of the new season started last week with training camp in Charleston, South Carolina.

The next phase begins on Monday, as the Sixers are set to face the Brooklyn Nets for their preseason opener on the road. Plan on tuning in to watch the 76ers and the Nets battle it out for Game 1 of the preseason? Here’s everything you need to know!

Game Details

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets

Date: Monday, October 3, 2022

Time: 7:30 PM ET.

Location: Barclays Center

How to Watch

TV Broadcast: NBA TV

76ers Listen: 97.5 The Fanatic

Nets Listen: N/A

Live Stream: Click Here

Game Odds

Spread: Nets -7.5

Moneyline: BKN -333, PHI +240

Total O/U: 218

*All Odds are Provided by SI Sportsbook


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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s Philadelphia 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia Threads: @JGrassoMedia

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