Mercury Announces Western Conference Semifinals Schedule
Published on September 10, 2009 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Phoenix Mercury News Release
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Mercury today announced its schedule for the Western Conference Semifinals. The Mercury's opponent and time for Game 1 is still to be determined; however, the dates of play have been confirmed with the team's first postseason appearance taking place on the road on Sept. 17.
Phoenix, the West's No. 1 seeded team, will return home to host the fourth seed in the West on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at US Airways Center. If necessary, Phoenix will host Game 3 two days later on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
The first contest will be telecast live on ESPN2 with Game 2 airing live on NBA TV and returning to ESPN2 for Game 3.
The Mercury owns a three-game lead over the second-place Seattle Storm, while the Los Angeles Sparks currently sit in the third playoff spot. The San Antonio Silver Stars and Minnesota Lynx are currently tied (14-18) for the fourth and final berth in the West. In the event of a tie, San Antonio will earn the postseason trip thanks to a 3-1 advantage in the season series over Minnesota.
Fans can now secure seats for the 2009 WNBA Playoffs. Packages for the team's entire playoff run and single game tickets for Game 2 are available for purchase by visiting phoenixmercury.com or by calling 602-252-WNBA.
There is also time to catch the team's last regular season matchup when the Mercury hosts the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, Sept. 13 at noon. Lower-level tickets are still available for $10.
The Mercury's official viewing party for Game 1 will take place at Native New Yorker in Tempe on Thursday, Sept. 17. Scorch, the mascot and the Hip Hop Squad will be on hand with Mercury giveaways. Visit phoenixmercury.com for complete playoff information.
Western Conference Semifinals
Phoenix vs. TBD Local EDT Broadcast
Game 1 - Thu Sept. 17 Phoenix at TBD TBD TBD ESPN2
Game 2 - Sat Sept. 19 TBD at Phoenix 7 p.m. 10 p.m. NBA TV
Game 3 * Mon Sept. 21 TBD at Phoenix 7 p.m. 10 p.m. ESPN2
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