Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_27698941_8 (team VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Who were the 76ers opponents on January 17?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT team FROM table_27698941_8 WHERE date = "January 17"