66ers Host Game One of Semifinals Friday Vs. Iowa
Published on April 14, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Tulsa 66ers News Release
TULSA, Okla., April 14, 2011-The Tulsa 66ers are set to host Game One of a best-of-three series against the top-seeded Iowa Energy this Friday, April 15, in the semifinals of the 2011 D-League Playoffs. Tip time is scheduled for 7 p.m. inside the Tulsa Convention Center.
The game can be viewed online for free via webcast at nba.com/futurecast and can be heard in Tulsa on KAKC 1300 AM.
Fourth-seeded Tulsa and top-seeded Iowa have met three times this season, all in Tulsa. The 66ers posted a 2-1 record against the Energy, with their last win coming on Dec. 19 by a 109-104 margin.
The 66ers swept the Texas Legends in the opening round of the 2011 playoffs to advance. Tulsa posted a 94-83 win over Texas on April 6 before handing a 104-89 final decision to the Legends on April 8 to end the series.
Iowa advanced to the semifinals after defeating the seventh-seeded Utah Flash in the quarterfinals, two games to one, capped off by a 112-107 home win on Tuesday night.
The two squads will travel to Des Moines for Game Two on Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m. inside Wells Fargo Arena. The Energy will host an if-necessary Game Three on Tuesday, April 19., also at 7 p.m.
The two teams also met in last year's semifinals of the playoffs, with Tulsa defeating Iowa in the best-of-three series to advance to the finals.
Fans can take advantage of special ticket packages to Friday's home game, including an offer that includes a sideline seat, hot dog and soda for just $11.
Fans can call the Tulsa 66ers business office at (918) 585-8444 for more information or log onto Tulsa66ers.com.
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