NBA announces Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat Game 1 date, time - 4/13/2011

Philadelphia, Pa. – April 13, 2011 – This afternoon, the NBA announced that the Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Miami Heat in Miami for Game 1, Round 1 of the 2011 NBA Playoffs on Saturday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. The game will be nationally-televised on ABC and broadcast on ESPN Radio nationwide. Further Round 1 schedule details will be announced at a later date.

Tickets for the playoffs are on sale now online at SIXERS.com, by phone at 215-339-7676 or in person at the Wells Fargo Center box office.

Tonight, the Sixers will thank their fans for their season-long support and give out more than 2,000 prizes during Fan Appreciation Night when they host the Detroit Pistons at the Wells Fargo Center at 8:00 p.m. All fans in attendance will receive a commemorative team photo card, courtesy of Sierra Mist, and can take advantage of a number of special offers, including $1 Hot Dogs, courtesy of Dietz & Watson; 20% off all Fan Gear merchandise, including Sixers jerseys; and vouchers for free haircuts at Bernard’s Salon. Tickets are still available for tonight’s game.