MEMPHIS - May 5, 2013 – The schedule for the remaining games of the 2013 NBA Western Conference Semifinals match-up between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder has been set.
The Memphis Grizzlies’ schedule for the remaining games of the 2013 Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder is set, with the Grizzlies looking to make a comeback on the road for Game 2 at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Tuesday, May 7 at 8:30 p.m. (all times CT). The team returns home to Memphis for Games 3 and 4 beginning Saturday, May 11 at 4 p.m. at FedExForum. Game 4 will follow on Monday, May 13 at 8:30 p.m. If necessary, the team would travel back to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Wednesday, May 15 and return back home for Game 6 on Friday, May 17. Game 7 would be held in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 19. Tip-off times for Games 5, 6 and 7 to be determined.
New this season, Grizzlies’ fans looking for local coverage can tune into SportSouth after each Western Conference Semifinal game for GRIZZLIES LIVE, presented by Chuck Hutton Toyota. GRIZZLIES LIVE will feature post-game analysis and recaps from play-by-play announcer Pete Pranica, analysts Brevin Knight and Sean Tuohy from FedExForum and in-depth behind the scenes coverage from sideline reporter Rob Fischer who will be on location in Oklahoma City. Check your local listings and grizzlies.com for future shows, times and channel locations.
All Grizzlies Western Conference Semifinal games will be carried live on 92.9 FM ESPN Radio and will feature play-by-play announcer Eric Hasseltine and analysts Hank McDowell (Games 1, 2, 6) and Elliot Perry (Games 3, 4, 5, 7). Coverage begins with the pregame show 30 minutes prior to tip-off hosted by Gary Darby.
Coming off 13-straight home playoff game sellouts, Grizzlies’ fans are encouraged to guarantee their playoff tickets by purchasing 2013-14 Season Tickets. Season Tickets start at just $5 per game. Grizzlies’ fans can purchase single game tickets for the Western Conference Semifinals Games 3 and 4 (Round 2, Home Games 1 and 2) beginning Monday, May 6 at noon while supplies last. In addition, MVP Season Ticket Holders will have the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance during a pre-sale event at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 1-800-4-NBA-TIX, by visiting the FedExForum Box Office or online at grizzlies.com or ticketmaster.com. For more information on the Memphis Grizzlies, please visit grizzlies.com, ‘like’ Memphis Grizzlies on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@memgrizz). The 2013 Memphis Grizzlies Playoffs are presented by Memphis Toyota Dealers, First Tennessee Bank and Sonic Drive-Ins.
Below is the Grizzlies’ local broadcast schedule for the remaining games of the 2013 Western Conference Semifinals (check Grizzlies.com for channel listings):
Western Conference Semifinals Schedule for first three games:
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**GRIZZLIES LIVE post-game coverage to follow all games on SportSouth