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Armor to tip off Nov. 19 against BayHawks |
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SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield Armor open their season in the NBA Development League (NBA D-League) on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. when they travel to play the Erie BayHawks at the Tullio Arena.
They return to the MassMutual Center for their home opener on Friday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. as they take on the Maine Red Claws in the first game of a back to back weekend showdown.
The Armor-Erie contest on Nov. 19 is the first of 50 regular season games for the Springfield Armor, 24 of which will take place at the MassMutual Center in Downtown Springfield.
The Armor will also take part in the 2011 NBA D-League Showcase that will take place from Jan. 10 to 13 at The South Padre Island Convention Centre in South Padre Island, Texas.
Also highlighting the 2010-11 NBA D-League Schedule is the fifth annual NBA D-League All-Star Game and the Dream Factory skills competition, which will take place as part of NBA Jam Session presented by Adidas at NBA All-Star 2011 in Los Angeles, Calif.
This season, the Armor home schedule has 23 of the 24 games falling on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including the home opener on Nov. 26. Out of those 23 days, five games fall on Thursday nights, six games fall on Friday nights, 10 games fall on Saturday evenings and afternoons and two games fall on Sundays.
"Our home schedule this year is very conducive to what we are trying to do here in Springfield, and that is providing affordable family entertainment," Springfield Armor General Manager Alex Schwerin said. "Having the majority of our games on weekends gives families the opportunity to come out and enjoy each other in a fun and exciting environment."
Fans can purchase season ticket packages for Springfield Armor home games now by calling 746-3263 and speaking with an Armor representative. Season tickets start as low as $91 for the lower bowl.
Groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets to one game at only $5 each and may qualify for the Armor's Fan Experience Programs which let you be a part of the action right down on the court.
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