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Florida Flame announce additional schedule changes for two home dates

October 28, 2005 - NBA G League (G League)
Florida Flame News Release


FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct. 28, 2005 - The Florida Flame, presented by Century 21 Sunbelt Realty, have announced additional schedule and time changes for two home games. Due to a scheduling conflict at Germain Arena, Florida's previously scheduled home contest versus the Tulsa 66ers on Saturday, January 21, 2006 has been moved to Wednesday, January 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., while the Flame's Saturday, February 11 home game against the Albuquerque Thunderbirds has been moved to Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Florida's season opener is scheduled for Friday, November 25 against the Roanoke Dazzle at Germain Arena. This season the Flame will serve as the NBA Development League affiliate of four NBA teams. The Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, and Minnesota Timberwolves will be directly affiliated with the Flame for the upcoming 2005-06 D-League campaign. All four teams will have the ability to assign players in their first two seasons to Florida and play in the NBA D-League.

Season tickets are now on sale for the Flame's 2005-06 NBA Development League campaign. With the goal of providing increased value and benefits to season ticket holders, the Flame are offering an array of benefits highlighted by entry into a grand prize drawing to win an all-expenses paid trip for two to the 2006 NBA All-Star Game in Houston, Texas, and a season ticket holders trip to a Miami Heat game at the American Airlines Arena.

The 2005-06 NBA Development League season runs November 2005 through April 2006. The Flame will play 48 regular season games during the 2005-06 campaign, with 23 home games played at Germain Arena. Florida will play 15 of its 23 regular season home games on the weekends, including 11 Friday and Saturday home games.

Season ticket packages for all Flame home games at Germain Arena start as low as $276. As an incentive for fans, the Flame are offering the innovative Flame VIP Rewards Card program for all season ticket holders. By using their Flame VIP Rewards Card, season ticket holders will receive discounts on products and services at participating businesses, such as restaurants and retail stores across Southwest Florida.

Individual game tickets start at $13.00 (Gold Bowl). Other prices are $22 (Platinum Bowl), and $28 (Courtside Seats). Front row seats are sold out. The Flame are also presenting a Seniors Discount with all fans 65 or older receiving $2 off any game ticket.

In addition, the Flame are offering Flex Plans designed to fit any fan's schedule. With the purchase of a Flex Plan, fans receive ten (10) tickets for $120 and can select the games they would like to attend during the season. Fans may select the game they would like to attend at the time of purchase or redeem their vouchers on the day of the game (seats are subject to availability).

To order your season tickets, call the Flame today at (877) FLAME-TIX or visit floridaflame.com.

For additional information, please visit floridaflame.com or contact Florida Flame Director of Media Relations, Tim Becwar at (239) 561-8130 and tbecwar@nba.com. For additional information on the NBA Development League, please visit NBADLEAGUE.com.

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