The Philadelphia 76ers are about to hit the final 20 games of their 2026-27 season, and it’s looking like a wild ride, kicking off on March 7 with a nationally televised showdown in Boston against Jaylen Brown’s old team. Talk about jumping straight into the fire, right?
The East Coast Grind Hits Hard
Right after that big game in Boston, the Sixers gotta hustle back home to Philly to battle the Utah Jazz on March 8. Yep, a back-to-back right out of the gate. That Celtics game, being on ABC and a 1:00 p.m. ET start, is definitely gonna be the priority for player participation, which is a good thing because the Jazz could be a much tougher opponent than we’ve seen in years past. After that East Coast sprint, they’ll head west through the middle of the country for more national TV games, first against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in San Antonio, then up to Minnesota to face the Timberwolves. Then it’s back home to take on the Raptors, followed by a bit of a breather with a home game against the Bulls and a quick train ride to D.C. to challenge the Wizards. Heads up, though, those Bulls and Wizards games? Another back-to-back. The schedule makers sure do love to make ’em earn it!
The League Wants That Embiid vs. Wembanyama Rematch, Trust Me
Once they’re back from the nation’s capital, the Sixers are seeing the Spurs again, for the second time in just 10 days. The schedule always seems to bunch opponents together like that, but hey, it means we get two chances to witness the Joel Embiid vs. Victor Wembanyama matchup, and who’s complaining about that? After facing the reigning Western Conference champs at home, it’s time for their final trip out West of the season. That swing starts with a back-to-back against the Jazz and Warriors, then it’s up to Portland and finally Denver. We’re all eagerly waiting to see if Embiid plays his first game in Denver since 2019, and with one off day before the Nuggets game and two after, the setup is definitely there for it.
Back home, they’ll see the Warriors and Atlanta Hawks again, with yet another trip to Washington sandwiched in between those games. Their final regular season road trip takes them to Toronto and Miami, with the regular season wrapping up at home against the Charlotte Hornets. You’ve got tough teams like the Spurs, Wolves, and Celtics closing out the season, but also some “frisky” squads like the Raptors and Heat in the mix. Typically, this is the time of year when teams are in cruise control, trying to stay healthy for the playoffs, but every game still matters. That final regular season matchup against the Hornets is gonna be everything for the Sixers, setting the tone for what’s next!
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Originally reported by Liberty Ballers.
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