Marcus Cousin Credit: Photo courtesy of the Austin Toros

The NBA D-League’s Austin Toros play five in a row at home starting tonight against the New Mexico Thunderbirds. The home stand runs through next Saturday, March 5. Click through for details on the promotions featured as the Toros continue their first full season at the Cedar Park Center.

Vs. New Mexico: Thu., Feb. 24, 7:30pm: No special promotions.

Vs. New Mexico: Sat., Feb. 26, 7:30pm: Youth Sports Night! Kids wearing their youth sports jersey get a free ticket at the box office and hot dogs ($1) and sodas ($2) will be priced to move.

Vs. Texas: Wed., March 2, 7:30pm: The Toros and their fans will support the Special Olympics and the Erase the R-Word Campaign as they face the Dallas Mavericks‘ affiliated Texas Legends.

Vs. Texas: Thu., March 3, 7:30pm: Also vs. the Legends, it’s Girls’ Night Out at the CPC. Role model and former University of Texas women’s basketball coach Jody Conrad will make a special appearance.

Vs. Sioux Falls: Sat., March 5, noon: It’s First Responders Night as Austin hosts the Sioux Falls Skyforce. First responders will be honored, there will be a “Guns vs. Hoses” contest at halftime, and fans can chow down on $1 hot dogs chased by $2 sodas.

Cedar Park Center, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, 512/600-5000. $5-100.

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