The top-seeded Indiana Fever will meet the New York Liberty, the East’s No. 4 seed, in next week’s Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Fever (21-13) and Liberty (19-15), begin the East Semifinals Thursday, Sept. 15 at Conseco Fieldhouse (8:00 p.m., ESPN2). A schedule follows:
Game 1: Thursday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m.
New York at Indiana
ESPN2
Game 2: Saturday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m.
Indiana at New York
NBA TV
Game 3 (If necessary) Monday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.
New York at Indiana
ESPN2
Tickets already are on sale at FeverBasketball.com, the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals begin at $10 as part of a family special that requires a minimum purchase of two tickets.
The Fever will also conduct its 2011 playoff rally on Monday, Sept. 12, from 5-7 p.m., at the Kroger Store in Nora (1365 E. 86th Street)
Fans will be greeted by Freddy Fever and Indiana Fever players. Cheer cards, fan interactives, ticket and prize giveaways and autograph signing by Fever players highlight the event. The Pacers Fan Van will be present with games and prizes. XFINITY will involve its promotional vehicle, plus a remote control mascot and prizes. Indiana Members Credit Union will provide cookies and a cash cube for fans to win free money. St. Francis will be on site with cholesterol and blood pressure screenings.
From 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Fever players will include Jessica Davenport, Shyra Ely, Briann January and Erin Phillips. From 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Fever players on hand will be Shannon Bobbitt, Katie Douglas, Tangela Smith and Shavonte Zellous.