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Went to my first Blazer game at the Staples Center. Oh what fun. I was decked literally head to toe in Blazer gear with my opening night hat and my brand new Addidas Blazer kicks. I was heckled quite politely at a bar before I even got to the arena. Two nice old guys told me the Blazers would lose and then wished us luck. When I got to my seat I immediately began my usual Laker heckling which consists mainly of me yelling at every player to pass the ball to Kobe and then yelling at Kobe to shoot the ball when ever he got it. My favorite part came when Kobe missed a free throw while all his fans were chanting "MVP" and then Brandon Roy went to the line the next play and I got to be the only guy in the Staples Center yelling "Rookie of the Year". A few guys behind me were making a few "Go  back to Oregon and hug a tree" comments but they kept there mouth shut in the 4th quarter.

Jarrett was phenomenal. He scored 30 and you barely noticed. He just did his job. Aldridge was a freaking assassin from midrange. They'd leave him wide open at the top of the key and he was just automatic. I hadn't seen him play that many minutes before and I was a big fan.

The worst part of the game was obviously Joel going down. The Vanilla Gorilla is my boy. He signed my Chalupa coupon last year. It was painful to watch him limping off the court. Also it was no fun watching Martell still looking lost and ineffective out there.

All in all though it was a great feeling. Getting all geeked out and dressed up in my gear and yet still not looking like an idiot cuz my team won! Doesn't get better than that.

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LA vernacular, you've got huevos, boy.  Sounds like you had a great time.  Still, be careful, I don't want to read that a crazed Blazer fan was beat up outside the arena.

by ken @ Blazer's Edge on Feb 22, 2007 6:07 AM PST reply actions  

There ya go...
taking one for the team. A loyal fan, indeed.

by blazerprophet on Feb 22, 2007 7:05 AM PST reply actions  

Thank You!
for representing!
Ball Don't Lie

by bothteamsplayedhard on Feb 22, 2007 7:43 AM PST reply actions  

fatty,
they don't hug trees in CA anymore. They chop 'em down and sue their neighbor claiming the neighbor did it.

by blazerprophet on Feb 22, 2007 8:45 AM PST up reply actions  

no prophet
oregonians you know oregon,trees,forrest everywhere.

by fatty on Feb 22, 2007 9:06 AM PST reply actions  

Forrest?
Forrest Gump?

No, he was from Alabama.

by EngineerScotty on Feb 22, 2007 9:13 AM PST up reply actions  

fatty man,
I'm the first to admit it - I'm here in Portland, and I am HUGGIN' those trees! I freakin' love me some trees. And please, do not be calling me soft.
Ball Don't Lie

by bothteamsplayedhard on Feb 22, 2007 9:36 AM PST up reply actions  

fatty, nooooooooooooooooooooooo...
those are transplanted Californicators we have to deal with.

by blazerprophet on Feb 22, 2007 10:54 AM PST up reply actions  

bothteamsplayhard
i can never call you soft my man..

by fatty on Feb 22, 2007 9:56 AM PST reply actions  

Bwah!!
Major kudos to you for braving the LA scene in full Blazers gear!

I have to admit, even though I don't heckle those who show up to the Rose Quarter wearing the opponent's gear, I still give them the stink-eye! Having another team's supporter in the home court just brings out an aggressiveness in people!

"What do you think you're doing in my house, foo?!"
The future Mrs. Espresso- So hands off that Rookie! That means you, Dave!

by ripcitygal on Feb 22, 2007 10:43 AM PST reply actions  

hey sweety
did'nt i tell you 2 weeks ago,someone would come through for you,i'm just sorry that,the softa** fans,started crying because they can't see the wine list,oooops i meant the game...i hope to see you on,3/31 against the clippers.i'll definately be there...

by fatty on Feb 22, 2007 11:29 AM PST reply actions  

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