
Inside an old-school arena and in front of an impartial crowd, the 76ers began what is expected to be a very different season. On Tuesday night at the Roanoke Civic Center, the Sixers were technically the home team – the arena is operated by the team’s parent company, and Hip Hop’s Hare Raisers entertained during time-outs – but most in attendance were just eager for some big-time plays in the preseason opener.