Jam, Reign begin rivalry Friday in Long Beach

December 9, 2004 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Maywood Laguneros News Release


WHO: Long Beach Jam (5-1) vs. Portland Reign (2-1)

WHAT: The American Basketball Association (ABA) defending champion Long Beach Jam have won its last four games in a row. The Reign, coached by former Laker and Clipper Antonio Harvey will make their first trip to Long Beach. The Jam are led by Felipe Lopez, Maurice Spillers, and Percy Miller AKA Master P and coached by NBA Hall of Famer Nate "Tiny" Archibald. Joining the Jam is Japan's top point guard, Kazuyuki "Kazu" Nakagawa.

All season long, celebrities and members of the media will suit up with the Jam as the team's 11th man for one game. On Friday, Power 106's street reporter Joe Grande will join the team.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 10, 2004

7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Long Beach Pyramid

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90840

(562) 985-4111

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