Flash Point
Published on March 9, 2009 under NBA G League (G League)
Utah Flash News Release
THIS WEEK (all times MST)
- TONIGHT, March 9 - Idaho Stampede, 7 p.m., McKay Events Center, Orem, Utah
- Friday, March 13 - Bakersfield Jam, 7 p.m., McKay Events Center, Orem, Utah
- Saturday, March 14 - Sioux Falls Skyforce, 7 p.m., McKay Events Center, Orem, Utah
THIS WEEK IN THE COMMUNITY
- Tuesday, March 10
G Kevin Kruger to address an assembly at Riverview Elementary School, Spanish Fork, Utah, 2:20 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12
G Kevin Kruger to address assembly at Foothill Elementary School, Orem, Utah, 2 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12
Flash Tailgate Party at Macey's Grocery Store, Pleasant Grove, Utah, 4-6 p.m.
Rev up for big game against Bakersfield Jam on March 13 with Flash Fox, Pinnacle Dancers, NBA Live video games, Guitar Hero, Pop-A-Shot contests with chances to win Flash tickets and merchandise.
UPCOMING MARCH GAME SCHEDULE (all times MST)
Fri. 13 Bakersfield Jam 7:00
Sat. 14 Sioux Falls Skyforce 7:00
Mon. 16 Idaho Stampede 7:00
Wed. 18 Reno Bighorns 7:00
Fri. 20 Erie BayHawks 7:00
Fri. 27 Anaheim Arsenal 7:00
Sat. 28 Anaheim Arsenal 7:00
IN REVIEW
- The Flash won at Albuquerque on March 6.
- The Flash is currently in second place in the NBADL West Division, one-half game behind Idaho.
NBA D-LEAGUE PLAYOFF FORMAT
Eight teams will qualify for the postseason.
Qualifying are three division winners and the five teams with the best records, regardless of division.
The three division winners will select their first round opponent from the teams ranked five through eight.
The top-seeded division winner will select first, with the second and third ranked division winners following.
The fourth seeded team will play the remaining team.
The first and second rounds will be one game each, while the Finals will be a best-of-three series.
The first two rounds will be played on the higher seeds home floor.
The Finals will begin at the lower seed's arena and finish at the higher seeds home court.
PLAYOFF SEEDING GOING INTO TODAY'S PLAY
Team W-L Pct Division
Colorado 14ers* 23-10 .696 Southwest
Idaho Stampede* 22-14 .611 West
Iowa Energy* 21-14 .600 Central
Austin Toros 25-12 .675 Southwest
Utah Flash 20-13 .606 West
Dakota Wizards 21-16 .567 Central
Erie BayHawks 22-17 .564 Central
Bakersfield Jam 20-17 .540 West
*division leaders
NBA G League Stories from March 9, 2009
- Big Idaho Comeback Seals Victory Over Flash - Utah Flash
- Portland Trail Blazers Affiliate Night This Friday - Idaho Stampede
- Colorado 14ers Weekly Update - Colorado 14ers
- Charlotte's Ajinca And Singletary Assigned To D-League Affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce - G League
- Three Quarters Of Goal Reached For Hoops Against Hunger Food Drive - Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- Flash Point - Utah Flash
- BayHawks In Playoff Hunt - Erie BayHawks
- D-League Announces Innovative 2009 Playoff Format - G League
- Toros Host Public Safety Night - Austin Spurs
- Local Sports Teams Set To Participate In Wiggin' Out For Kids Fundraiser - Sioux Falls Skyforce
- Daniels and Rice Named D League Performers of the Week - Erie BayHawks
- Erie Teammates Daniels And Rice Named D-League Co-Performers Of The Week - Erie BayHawks
- NBA D-League Daily Developments - G League
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