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New York Liberty Announces 2004 Schedule

Published on January 21, 2004 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release


NEW YORK, January 21, 2004 – The New York Liberty announced today its 2004 regular season schedule. The schedule, which opens on the road on May 21 and includes 17 home games, is highlighted with six games at the historic Radio City Music Hall.

Looking to regain its prominence in the Eastern Conference, the Liberty will begin the 2004 campaign with a road game on May 21st against the Indiana Fever, followed by the team's 4:00 p.m. home opener against Western Conference nemesis, the Houston Comets, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, May 23rd. New York native Sue Bird makes her East Coast return when Seattle invades The Garden on June 15th. Opening night at Radio City Music Hall is scheduled for Saturday, July 24th when the Liberty welcomes Finals MVP Ruth Riley and the defending WNBA Champion Detroit Shock.

"Our goal remains to compete for the WNBA championship – and to provide our fans with an overall in-arena experience that is second to none – that is particularly true this year, when we make history by playing at Radio City Music Hall," said Carol Blazejowski, New York Liberty Senior Vice President and General Manager. "As one of the WNBA's first franchises, we have been involved with many league milestones, this season's unprecedented opportunity to greet our competitors with two home court advantages– at the World's Most Famous Arena and the Showplace of the Nation – we hope will take the Liberty and our fans to a whole new level."

Due to the requirements of the Republican National Convention, scheduled to be held in August at Madison Square Garden, the New York Liberty will play a portion of the 2004 season on the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall. The New York Liberty will become part of history on Saturday, July 24th, making them the first sports team to hold a competition in a historic landmark. The Liberty will play a total of six games at Radio City Music Hall and will return to The Garden for its final regular season contest on Sunday, September 19th against Chamique Holdsclaw and the Washington Mystics.

In order to accommodate WNBA players who are expected to represent their individual countries during the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, the WNBA will not play regular season games from August 2 – 31. The New York Liberty will resume its season on Thursday, September 2 against the Charlotte Sting at Radio City Music Hall.

Ticket plans for the 2004 Liberty season are currently available by calling 212-465-6073. Individual tickets for the 2004 New York Liberty season will be available for purchase in the spring at the Madison Square Garden Box Office or by calling 1-877-WNBA-TIX. In addition, tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets and online at nyliberty.com.

The New York Liberty basketball team, in its eighth year of operation with the 2004 season, is part of the Madison Square Garden, L.P. Cablevision Systems Corporation owns a controlling interest in the MSG L.P., which also includes the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL), the Hartford Wolfpack (American Hockey League), the MSG Network, Fox Sports New York and the Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area.

2004 New York Liberty Schedule

Date Day Opponent Venue **Eastern Time**
MAY
May 21 Friday @ Indiana 7:00pm
May 23 Sunday Houston MSG 4:00pm
May 26 Wednesday Detroit MSG 7:30pm
May 30 Sunday @ Minnesota 6:00pm
JUNE
June 1 Tuesday @ Charlotte 7:00pm
June 3 Thursday @ Houston 8:30pm
June 5 Saturday @ San Antonio 8:00pm
June 11 Friday Indiana MSG 7:30pm
June 13 Sunday @ Washington 2:00pm
June 15 Tuesday Seattle MSG 7:30pm
June 19 Saturday @ Indiana 8:00pm
June 22 Tuesday Los Angeles MSG 7:30pm
June 24 Thursday @ Phoenix 10:00pm
June 26 Saturday @ Seattle 10:00pm
June 29 Tuesday @ Los Angeles 10:30pm
JULY
July 1 Thursday @ Sacramento 10:00pm
July 6 Tuesday Sacramento MSG 7:30pm
July 8 Thursday Washington MSG 8:00pm
July 11 Sunday Phoenix MSG 4:00pm
July 15 Thursday Minnesota MSG 7:30pm
July 18 Sunday Charlotte MSG 4:00pm
July 20 Tuesday @ Charlotte 12:00pm
July 24 Saturday Detroit RCMH 7:30pm
July 30 Friday @ Detroit 7:30pm
July 31 Saturday Connecticut RCMH 7:30pm
SEPTEMBER
September 2 Thursday Charlotte RCMH 7:30pm
September 3 Friday @ Connecticut 7:00pm
September 9 Thursday @ Washington 7:00pm
September 10 Friday Connecticut RCMH 7:30pm
September 12 Sunday San Antonio RCMH 4:00pm
September 14 Tuesday @ Detroit 7:30pm
September 16 Thursday Indiana RCMH 7:30pm
September 17 Friday @ Connecticut 7:00pm
September 19 Sunday Washington MSG 4:00pm

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