8/11/08 - Oklahoma City's NBA Team to Play Preseason Game in Tulsa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tulsa, OK, August 11, 2008 - Oklahoma's first glimpse at its new NBA franchise comes on Oct. 13 when the team plays a preseason game against the Houston Rockets at the new BOK Center in downtown Tulsa. Although the Oklahoma City franchise will technically be the visiting team for the game against the Rockets, it will be the first time they will play in the state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma City's full preseason schedule will be released later this week.

"Tulsa is an important part of Oklahoma's NBA experience," said Clay Bennett, chairman of the Oklahoma City franchise. "We are thrilled that Tulsa and the new BOK Center are able to host the first chance for fans in Oklahoma to see their new team on the court. The people of Tulsa have shown that they are committed to making the NBA work in Oklahoma, and having the chance to host a preseason game this year is a direct result of their commitment and excitement."

Bennett made the announcement at the BOK Center along with Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor and BOK Center General Manager John Bolton.

Tickets for the game can be purchased at www.bokcenter.com, Tulsa Convention Center Box Office, 1-877-TULSA-CC, or area Reasor's and Homeland locations.

About the BOK Center

The BOK Center, a 19,199-seat entertainment venue scheduled to open Fall of 2008, is managed by SMG, the world leader in venue management, marketing and development. Headquartered in Philadelphia, SMG provides management services to over 220 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums, performing arts centers, theatres and convention, conference and trade centers. As the recognized industry leader since 1977, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales and marketing and event booking and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through our in house catering company, Savora Catering by SMG, currently servicing 65 accounts worldwide. With facilities across the United States, and in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, Europe and the Middle East, SMG controls over 1.5 million entertainment seats and manages more than ten million feet of exhibition space.

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