This season has not been the strongest for the Sixers in regards to attendance figures. They are currently ranked 24th in attendance with just over 14,000 per game. It's no surprise, however, that they have pulled in at least 18,000 per game over their last five home games. The buzz is out about them. I have been at games throughout the course of the year and sometimes it's just dead in there. I understand it's more exciting to see them play the Lakers on a Friday night then it is to see them play the Bobcats in the middle of the week, but a packed house is ALWAYS more exciting. The Boston and Denver games are true evidence of this. I am really hoping they don't jack up the price of tickets too much for the playoffs as they did a few years back and no one shows up. That is truly embarrassing for the city and Philadelphia fans everywhere.
On an interesting side note, the Heat, despite having the worst record in the league, are 7th in the in attendance while the Hornets, holding the top spot in the Western Conference, are 27th.
I was invited to go to an event tonight with some of the Sixers and coaches. Full recap, with hopefully some interesting tidbits, to come.
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the sixers have always had attendance problems the only time they consistently packed the place was when Pat Croce would stand on broad st. handing out tickets
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