Philadelphia 76ers: 5 must-watch games on 2019-20 schedule

The Philadelphia 76ers’ schedule is loaded with enticing games. Here are five that stand out.

The NBA released its full 82-game regular season schedule Monday afternoon. The Philadelphia 76ers are featured in a slew of big games, totaling 36 national TV broadcasts. That’s the fifth-highest number in the league.

Starting Oct. 23 and ending April 15, the Sixers will appear in six ABC broadcasts, nine ESPN broadcasts, nine TNT broadcasts and 12 NBA TV broadcasts. The Sixers, as expected, will be in the public eye quite a bit.

It’s natural considering both the star power and marketing power on the current roster. Joel Embiid branded a rebuild, turning ‘the process’ from a cult slogan into a universally recognized nickname. Ben Simmons is one of the league’s hottest up-and-comers. Al Horford, Tobias Harris and Josh Richardson all have strong pedigrees.

As favorites in the East, TV providers want the Sixers in a spotlight. The Western Conference figures to be an absolute bloodbath, but it’s also important to feature the West’s potential NBA Finals counterpart. Milwaukee and Boston are both slated for significant coverage for the very same reason.

With opening night just a couple months out, here are five games on the 2019-20 schedule that deserve special attention.