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Phoenix Mercury face the LA Sparks on August 5 - Back to School Night

Published on July 27, 2006 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Phoenix Mercury News Release


Join the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, August 5 for Back to School Night. The Mercury meets the top team in the West, the LA Sparks at 7 p.m.

The first 3,000 fans will receive a WNBA basketball coin bank courtesy of Bank of America.

Donate at least one pair of socks to benefit Valley kids through the Back to School Clothing Drive and you'll be entered to win courtside seats for the game OR a framed pair of official WNBA socks autographed by the entire Phoenix Mercury roster.

WHEN: Saturday, August 5

TIME: Tip-off is 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

WHERE: U.S. Airways Center

THE TEAM: The Mercury is paced by two WNBA All-Stars including Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter. The backcourt duo is averaging 43 points a game. Taurasi leads the league in scoring, posting 23.1 points per outing.

BEST DEAL: The Family Fun Pack is the Valley's hottest deal of the summer! You can purchase it for just $48 and includes four lower-level ticket, four hot dogs, four sodas and two 10th Anniversary Phoenix Mercury t-shirts. Additional fans can be added to a Fun Pack for $12 each.

UP NEXT July 30 vs. Houston Comets at 4 p.m.

AT HOME: August 3 vs. Charlotte Sting at 7 p.m.

August 5 vs. LA Sparks at 7 p.m.

August 8 vs. Minnesota Lynx at 6:30 p.m. - LIVE ON ESPN2

- 5,000 fans will receive a team poster, courtesy of Chester's Harley-Davidson

- 45-minute autograph session with the entire Mercury team following the game

August 13 vs. Sacramento Monarchs at 7 p.m.

- Breast Health Awareness Night: Honor Breast Cancer survivors and collect a pink boa, cup and pom-pom. Plus, log onto phoenixmercury.com to find out how to win an autographed Melissa Etheridge guitar.

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