The Pittsburgh Phantoms were an

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professional basketball team whose office is based in the

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suburb of

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. The Phantoms were a member of the current

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, and began play in December,

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. The Phantoms played their home games in

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at the

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- Athletic Club as well as the Langley High School Gymnasium. Although the Phantoms intended to play games in the ABA during the 2010-11 season, no games were held. Despite problems with games not being held they did garner some fan support. The Phantoms had originally planned to be a charter member of the Global Professional Basketball League before leaving for the ABA.

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