OKLAHOMA CITY, Thursday, March 15 – The Oklahoma City Thunder's next two home games at Chesapeake Energy Arena against the San Antonio Spurs (Friday, March 16) and Portland Trail Blazers (Sunday, March 18) will start later than normal, 8:30 p.m. CDT. Doors for these late games open at 7 p.m. The late starts are to accommodate national television.
Beginning at 6 p.m. fans can enjoy live music and pop-a-shot games on Thunder Alley on the plaza outside the Arena. Fans can tune in both games on Fox Sports Oklahoma (COX OKC Ch. 37, HD 722) or listen on the Thunder Radio Network, led by WWLS-The Sports Animal (98.1 FM/640 AM in Oklahoma City).
The Thunder Rewards Zone, presented by Buffalo Wild Wings on Northwest Expressway, will offer a last-minute opportunity for tickets for both games. Fans can enter the raffle to win or purchase pairs of tickets, beginning at 5:30 p.m. outside the Arena for Friday and Sunday’s games. The first 75 fans in line can enjoy wings from Buffalo Wild Wings and are guaranteed the opportunity to win or purchase tickets. The raffle drawing will be held one hour prior to tipoff, 7:30 p.m.