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MERCURY TO HOST OFFICIAL WNBA WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS VIEWING PARTY AT HARD ROCK CAFÉ

Fans are invited to cheer on the Mercury as they take on the Minnesota Lynx

Mercury fans are invited to “Run With Us” to the WNBA Western Conference Finals, as the team takes on the Minnesota Lynx.

The team will host an official Game 1 viewing party at Hard Rock Café in downtown Phoenix (Jefferson and 2nd St.) on Thursday, September 24 beginning at 5 p.m. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.

The viewing party is free and open to the public. X-Factor members (Mercury season ticketholders) are encouraged to bring their membership card to receive a 20 percent discount on food during the party.

In addition, Hard Rock Café will give all X-Factor members in attendance a FREE shot glass if the team defeats the Lynx.

The Mercury will host the Minnesota Lynx at US Airways Center for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday, September 29. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.  Fans can visit phoenixmercury.com to purchase tickets.