Jam To Host Pre-season Game On November 20
October 29, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release
(Bakersfield, Calif., Oct. 29, 2007) - The Bakersfield Jam, members of the NBA Development League, today announced that they will play host to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on November 20 at the Rabobank Arena in a pre-season game. The game will tip off at 7:00 p.m. and will be free to the public, allowing fans a preview of the 2007-2008 squad before they begin the D-League season on November 24 against the Austin Toros in Texas.
"This is a great opportunity for basketball and entertainment fans to sample a Jam basketball game at no charge," says Michael Hirsch, team president, Bakersfield Jam. "For fans considering season tickets, they also have the chance to actually pick out seats for the upcoming season."
Vouchers for the game will be available at area Fastrips, Wienerschnitzels, and the Rabobank Arena box office. Vouchers must be exchanged at the box office and seats will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. In addition, season ticket holders will be given their regular season seats for the game.
The game itself will be played under NBA D-League regulation rules, and the Jam will run a modified version of a regular season game presentation. Showcased will be the Jam's first ever post-game Kids Lay-Up Line, where all kids in attendance will be invited down on the court following the game to shoot a lay-up on the same court that the second highest level of basketball is played. Jam players and Swish will join the fans during the lay-up line, signing autographs as fans participate.
Season tickets, flex plans and group tickets are currently available. For more information on securing the best tickets for the season to Bakersfield's highest level professional sports team, please call 716-4JAM.
The Bakersfield Jam, members of the NBA D-League, play their home games at Rabobank Arena and offer the Bakersfield community a top-tier professional sports team at affordable prices. The 2006-7 Jam roster featured eight players with NBA experience and the organization is committed to providing Bakersfield with the best family entertainment option. For season ticket or group information, please contact the Jam offices at 716-4JAM.
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