It may be the heart of football season, but it's clear that the 76ers are making a splash on the local sports scene.
The network said Tuesday night's preseason opener on Comcast SportsNet drew a 1.6 rating, the highest rating for a preseason game since the 2011-12 season.
Much of the interest, of course, came from it being Joel Embiid's first game in a 76ers uniform after being injured for the last two seasons. It was also Dario Saric's first game for the team.
CSN carried a simulcast of its sister station in Boston, Comcast SportsNet New England.