(My Sportsbook) - The Philadelphia 76ers will close out their one-time home tonight, when the Chicago Bulls pay a visit to the Wachovia Spectrum. The Spectrum was home for the Sixers from 1967-1996, before the team moved into the luxurious confines of the Wachovia Center. The 42-year-old facility is slated to be demolished later this year to make room for a new hotel complex. The 76ers have alternated wins and losses over their last four games and opened a three-game homestand with Wednesday's 115-106 victory over Toronto. Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 29 points to lead the 76ers, who got 19 points and 13 rebounds from Samuel Dalembert. Andre Iguodala ended with 15 points, seven assists and five boards in a winning cause. Philadelphia is currently seventh in the Eastern Conference standings and will also host the Miami Heat on this residency. Iguodala is probable for tonight's contest with a back sprain. Chicago is fighting for a playoff spot and is tied with Milwaukee for the eighth and final postseason berth in the East. The Bulls have dropped the first two tests of a three-game road trip, including Wednesdays 107-79 setback at Orlando. John Salmons had 18 points and eight rebounds to pace Chicago. Brad Miller added 11 points in the loss. Bulls forward Tim Thomas (knee) is questionable for Friday's game. The 2008-09 season series between Chicago and Philadelphia is tied at a game apiece. The Bulls are 10-25 as the visitor this season, while the Sixers are 18-14 at home.
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