So a good friend of A's gave us tickets for the game. As a writer for the Oregonian, he was in town to cover the Trailblazers and a chance for he and A to catch up. We sat in the 2nd level behind one of the baskets - a much better spot than last years' 76ers nosebleed seats.
Hornets got off to a poor start and by the end of the first quarter it felt like the game was over. Charlotte bought it's infamous non-atmosphere (our host said it is the funeral home of basketball stadiums in the country). I sometimes wonder if the Hornets would do better with a decent crowd behind them. infected by the crowd, L and I went in search of food, and wasted a whole quarter getting it. But by the time we got back, the Hornets were back in the game. 3rd quarter ebbed and flowed, but the Hornets were never able to get their noses in front. Eventually the Trailblazers ran out 10 point winners, although with some better shooting the Hornets could've made a better game of it.
Our personal commentators (B&L) seemed to have a good time, but I feel they are still at the age where the concept of going to a game, whatever the sport, is more exciting than the game itself. I'm sure they'll grow into it more.
Portland Trailblazers 118 (R. Hood 27, J.Nurkic 26, D. Lillard 23) beat Charlotte Hornets 108 (J. Lamb 23, F. Kaminsky 18, K. Walker 18)
Crowd: 18,355
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