TONIGHT AT 11 (eastern) HURRICANE RELIEF GAME

[ALVAREZ6]

On TNT.

Players scheduled to appear include NBA All-Stars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Garnett, Stephon Marbury, Jermaine O'Neal...and others. Each player will participate in the game, as well donate funds/supplies to aid hurricane victims.

Here's a great opportunity for you guys that miss basketball to watch some.

Sorry if already posted.

[Boo]

I'll be sure to watch it!

[ALVAREZ6]

[Dex]

I had almost forgotten about this thing. 11 E / 10 C seems kind of late, but I'm glad it is, or I would've missed it.

Hooray! Basketball to watch (that isn't WNBA)!

[JMarkJohns]

Should be a lot of fun... I'll be taping the game since I'll be at work during it's airing...

Wish some more youngsters like Iguodala and Livingston were included, though.

[Horry For 3!]

but I'll be watching Colts vs Ravens. I guess i'll switch back n forth.

[angel_luv]

I might regret this tomorrow but I'm in too.

[Sense]

3 more hours....



DAMNIT!

[exstatic]

OK, I'll say it:

STUPID TIME SLOT.

Do they not WANT anyone to watch?

[angel_luv]

3 more hours....



DAMNIT!

Take a nap and get up for it!

That is what I should do.

[Sense]

Take a nap and get up for it!

That is what I should do.

I hate taking naps during the day...


I always wonder what I missed during that time.

[Boo]

angel_luv is that a real picture of you and rasho?

or is it photoshopped?

[Marklar MM]

OK, I'll say it:

STUPID TIME SLOT.

Do they not WANT anyone to watch?

I agree. 11pm on a Sunday. I can understand on a Saturday, but Sunday.

[ALVAREZ6]

NBA Players Hurricane Relief Game takes place in Houston Sunday
Kenny Smith Hosts Benefit Game

Sept. 7, 2005 -- TNT basketball analyst and former two-time NBA champion with the Houston Rockets Kenny Smith will host the NBA Players Hurricane Relief Game, to help aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The game will be held Sunday, September 11th at 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CT) from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, and will be televised on TNT at 11 p.m. (10 p.m. CT). Players participating in the game will donate over $1 million to hurricane victims. Throughout the telecast public service announcements will be made encouraging fans to support the relief efforts through donations to the Red Cross via redcross.org, or by calling the Red Cross help line at 1-800-HELP-NOW.
( See video of Kenny Smith calling on NBA stars for assistance ).

“The game is a show of our support and solidarity for those affected by this natural disaster,” said Kenny Smith. “As professional athletes we’ve been very privileged. These are the types of communities where we come from and this is one way we can help take care of our own.”
Prior to the game on Sunday, players will distribute truckloads of their donated goods and supplies to shelters throughout the Houston area. Items will include food, clothing, water, toiletries and other basic necessities.

TNT’s broadcast team will include analysts Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley, host/play-by-play Ernie Johnson and sideline reporter Craig Sager. Tickets are available for purchase, with all proceeds being donated to charity, for $300 (includes floor seats and player meet/greet) $25, $15 and $10 (see attached ticket information). Special ticket arrangements will be made for Hurricane Katrina victims.



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Kenny Smith, on the set of Inside the NBA with Magic Johnson, Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley, hosts Sunday's contest to help aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Isaac Baldizon/NBAE/Getty Images

NBA players scheduled to participate include:*

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves
Jermaine O’Neal, Indiana Pacers
Stephon Marbury, New York Knicks
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns
Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
Alonzo Mourning, Miami Heat
Antonio McDyess, Detroit Pistons
Steve Francis, Orlando Magic
Sam Cassell, Los Angeles Clippers
Ron Artest, Indiana Pacers
Chauncey Billups, Detroit Pistons
J.R. Smith, New Orleans Hornets
Dahntay Jones, Memphis Grizzlies
Mike James, Houston Rockets
Lindsey Hunter, Detroit Pistons
Derek Anderson, Houston Rockets
Carlos Boozer, Utah Jazz



*Participants subject to change.

[Marklar MM]

Detroit has the most players...woot. Hope they don't get hurt.

[ALVAREZ6]

Detroit has the most players...woot. Hope they don't get hurt.

I hope they do.



And that'd be great if Kobe or LeBron went down.

[1Parker1]

I hope they do.



And that'd be great if Kobe or LeBron went down.

You guys are horrible!


On a side note...good to see they have at least one New Orleans player for the game

[exstatic]

I understand that they don't want to compete with SNF or MNF, but for godsakes, have it during primetime on Tue or Wed.!!!

[tw05baller]

i wish just one spur was in it

[tw05baller]

I hate taking naps during the day...


I always wonder what I missed during that time.

that is exactly how i feel when i do that

[Dre_7]

Is it possible that they wanted to have it on 9/11??

[spurs=bling]

I hope they do.



And that'd be great if Kobe or LeBron went down.

[Mixability]

I hope they do.



And that'd be great if Kobe or LeBron went down.

thats not cool

[Sense]

that is exactly how i feel when i do that

I am not alone !! yes!!

[usckk]

The game is already over. I know the score. haha.