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New York is set to host Philadelphia at Madison Square Garden on October 20th, a night when the reigning champions will unveil their first championship banner since 1973.
As of Monday, the cheapest available tickets for the Knicks-Sixers matchup ranged from $1,881 to $1,923 across various platforms.
According to the Sports Business Journal, this could make it the most expensive NBA season opener ever.
LeBron James' arrival adds significant weight to the event. The King begins a new chapter of his career in Philadelphia, making the Sixers one of the league's biggest attractions even before the season officially tips off.
Moreover, the immense interest isn't limited to their New York road game.
For Philadelphia's home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 22nd, the cheapest resale tickets are already fetching around $500. In comparison, last season's Sixers home opener tickets were selling for approximately $100.
These are just current prices, which are likely to climb as the season opener draws nearer.
Reports indicate that Philadelphia is involved in nine of the ten most expensive NBA games this season, a clear testament to the frenzy surrounding LeBron's arrival.
Last year, Philadelphia didn't have a single game among the top ten in terms of ticket prices.
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