
Time Warner Cable SportsNet Increases D-Fenders Coverage
November 14, 2014 - NBA G League (G League)
Los Angeles D-Fenders News Release
EL SEGUNDO, CA (November 14, 2014) - Time Warner Cable SportsNet and the Los Angeles D-Fenders announced today that the television network will increase its coverage of the team, upping the number of live telecasts to nine this season. Time Warner Cable SportsNet will again televise every D-Fenders home game - 24 games total - with f ormer Laker and three-time NBA Champion A.C. Green returning to provide color commentary and broadcaster Eric Rothman handing play-by-play duties. The first live telecast is tomorrow, Saturday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m.
"We work incredibly hard to create and televise games and programming on Time Warner Cable SportsNet that let our viewers be completely immersed in their favorite teams," said Mark Shuken, TWC Sports Senior Vice President and General Manager. "Televising nine live D-Fenders games will let Lakers fans follow the team's top prospects all year long and we're thrilled to strengthen our partnership with the Buss Family and such a great franchise."
"We are excited to be featured on Time Warner Cable SportsNet for a third season," said Joey Buss, President/CEO of the D-Fenders. "This is a great opportunity for fans to follow top NBA prospects and Lakers assignment players showcased throughout the season."
Time Warner Cable SportsNet is in its third season televising Los Angeles D-Fenders and Los Angeles Lakers games. The network also provides comprehensive coverage of the teams in its live studio and original programming, with segments about the D-Fenders airing in shows like the behind-the-scenes documentary series "Backstage: Lakers."
Earlier this year, the D-Fenders announced Phil Hubbard as their new head coach along with Gene Cross, Jordan Brady, Jermaine Byrd and Will Scott as their assistant coaches. The opening-day roster features former D-Fenders and NBA veterans Manny Harris and Jamario Moon along with Lakers affiliate players Keith Appling, Jabari Brown and Roscoe Smith. The veterans will join a group of exciting young players to form a talented roster for the 2014-15 season.
Time Warner Cable SportsNet Los Angeles D-Fenders Schedule
DAY DATE TIME OPPONENT TV TIME
Saturday Nov. 15 6:30 p.m. vs. Texas LIVE
Wednesday Nov. 19 7:00 p.m. vs. Rio Grande Valley Friday, November 21, 1:00 p.m.
Friday Nov. 21 7:00 p.m. vs. Idaho Saturday, November 22, 3:00 p.m.
Saturday Nov. 22 6:30 p.m. vs. Idaho LIVE
Friday Dec. 5 7:00 p.m. vs. Santa Cruz Saturday, December 6, 3:00 p.m.
Saturday Dec. 6 6:30 p.m. vs. Reno Sunday, December 7, 2:00 p.m.
Thursday Dec. 11 7:00 p.m. vs. Austin LIVE
Saturday Dec. 13 6:30 p.m. vs. Idaho Sunday, December 14, 12:00 p.m.
Thursday Dec. 18 7:00 p.m. vs. Sioux Falls LIVE
vs. Dec. 20 6:30 p.m. vs. Reno Sunday, December 21, 11:00 a.m.
Saturday Jan. 3 6:30 p.m. vs. Reno LIVE
Thursday Jan. 22 7:00 p.m. vs. Santa Cruz (In Ontario) Friday, January 23, 1:00 p.m.
Friday Jan. 30 7:00 p.m. vs. Bakersfield LIVE
Saturday Jan. 31 6:30 p.m. vs. Bakersfield Sunday, February 1, 3:00 p.m.
Sunday Feb. 8 5:00 p.m. vs. Santa Cruz LIVE
Saturday Feb. 21 6:30 p.m. vs. Austin LIVE
Wednesday Feb. 25 7:00 p.m. vs. Westchester (In Ontario) Thursday, February 26, 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 28 6:30 p.m. vs. Bakersfield LIVE
Friday Mar. 6 7:00 p.m. vs. Rio Grande Valley Saturday, March 7, 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Mar. 7 6:30 p.m. vs. Texas (In Ontario) Sunday, March 8, 12:00 p.m.
Saturday Mar. 21 6:30 p.m. vs. Idaho Sunday, March 22, 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday Mar. 25 7:00 p.m. vs. Oklahoma City Thursday, March 26, 4:00 p.m.
Friday Mar. 27 7:00 p.m. vs. Fort Wayne Saturday, March 28, 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Mar. 28 6:30 p.m. vs. Fort Wayne Sunday, March 29, 4:30 p.m.
* - All times listed are PT.
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