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NBA exhibition coming to Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS - The NBA is returning to Cedar Rapids.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play the Milwaukee Bucks in an exhibition game at the U.S. Cellular Center on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
The Timberwolves have played in Iowa three times, the last time in 2002. The Timberwolves and Bucks will be the first NBA teams to christen the arena's new basketball floor.
The Gazette Company and ImOn Communications will be the presenting sponsors with a portion of each ticket going to the United Way of East Central Iowa.
Tickets, which range from $13.50 to $200, go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m.
A news conference, including Timberwolves Senior Vice President Ryan Tanke, will be held today at noon at the DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Complex during the Downtown Rotary Club meeting. Check thegazette.com this afternoon for full coverage.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) looks to pass the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Jon Leuer (30) in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in Minneapolis. The two teams will play in the U.S. Cellular Center in October this year. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
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