Hornets offer group rate cuts
By By Richard Dark / EMG staff writer
Jan. 9, 2003
NEW ORLEANS In an effort to draw more fans from the region, the New Orleans Hornets are dropping prices on group rates during this, the final 26 home-game stretch.
Group rates kick in whenever 20 or more tickets to any game are sold. The rates are available in two categories: The "Super" games and the "Slam Dunk" games.
The Super game group prices range from $15-$40 for varying seat locations. The Slam Dunk prices range from $10-$30 per ticket.
The Martin Luther King Day contest against Phoenix, which tips at 2:30 on Mon. Feb. 20, is one game on the Slam Dunk slate.
Some other games that fall in this price range include this Friday's game against Ben Wallace and the Detroit Pistons as well as a Sunday date against Denver two days after Valentine's Day.
Notable Super games are: Sunday tilts in March against New Jersey (3/9) and San Antonio (30) and Friday matchups against Portland (1/24), Memphis (2/21) and Milwaukee (3/21).
Attending the games in groups also entitles the customer to other discounts, planning assistance from account executives and your group or organization will be recognized on the Jumbotron screen. These deals are great for church and civic organizations as well as schools or just a group of 20 friends or a large family outing.
All regular single-game tickets in the 17,000-seat New Orleans Arena begin at $7. There are also $10, $20 and $40 in the second level.
For more information, call (504) 525-4667 or visit the Hornets' Web site: Hornets.com to purchase tickets online.
Baron's back still bad
Arguably the team's best player, guard Baron Davis, has missed most of the last four games with severe back spasms. He exited the New Year's Eve home game against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter with the recurring pain and did not return.
In his absence, coach Paul Silas has used reserves Courtney Alexander and Bryce Drew, who have generated production but the team as a whole has won twice during that stretch.
Elvis is in the building
Wednesday's home game against Boston was televised on ESPN. The team celebrated with a tribute to Elvis Presley called Elvis Night; on what would have been The King's 68th birthday.
Fans were able to purchase special discount tickets. The regularly priced $48 seats sold for $38.
Presley's songs were played, and clips from his movies were shown on the Jumbotron throughout the game. Fans also had an opportunity to win Elvis prizes.
