Going to Game 1. Any Magic Fans out in LA?

by jimbrophoto on Jun 1, 2009 9:25 PM EDT Comment 25 comments

I just bought tickets to game 1 on ticketsnow.com. Got them for $330 each after taxes. Section 304, row 9. Going with two of my friends who are also Magic fans. If there's any other Magic fans going to this, let's link up and maybe do a bit of tailgating before the game! Gotta stick together because we will be a severe minority at the Staples Center.

Let's go Magic! Hope to see you there!

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Have fun at the game.

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by erivera7 on Jun 1, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think I could deal with a sea of ignorance

Then again, I doubt it matters. It would probably be worse wearing a Kings jersey at Oracle than Staples honestly.

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by pookeyguru on Jun 1, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

sure you could

in fact you can blend right in.

by giggles on Jun 2, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Member of the sea of ignorance here............whatever that means.

I would have sold you my tickets for the same price and they are better. Wish I could go, but I need the money. Sec. 302 Row 11. 2 rows higher, but in line with the court. Anyway have fun, and despite what pookey thinks you wont have any problems.

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by pslakerfan on Jun 2, 2009 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's nice of you to offer.

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by erivera7 on Jun 2, 2009 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

Maybe I should have posted on here looking for tickets first? Oh well. I doubt I have enough money, but if the series goes into the extra games maybe I’ll try and buy a ticket off you if I can afford. Thanks.

by jimbrophoto on Jun 2, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I grew up in LA

and Its kinda bittersweet for me that we’re playing them but if anything, I feel like Ive already won since my two favorite teams are in the Finals for the first time.

But have fun in LA, I love that city.

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by magic12ball on Jun 2, 2009 1:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think you're going to find too many other Magic fans, jimbro........

You may run in to a few Magic “symapthizers” or bandwagon jumpers, but I highly doubt you’re going to run into too many true Orlando fanatics. If you’ve never been to Staples, you’re not going to find anywhere to “tailgate” either. The set-up for parking isn’t the traditional “stadium parking”. You’ve got the main lot that is highly policed and a lot of surrounding parking “lots” on the surrounding streets with people taking the money you pay and moving you along to the stadium.

Your best bet may be to pay to park a few blocks away (the more you pay the closer you are) or take the Metro (it leaves you a block away from the Staples and it will be easier to leave your car at Union Station). Grub it up at the Pantry over on Figueroa (great food and perfect LA ambiance) and then walk over to LA Live and “tailgate” it over at Lucky Strike Bowl or the ESPN Zone and take in the local flavor until game time.

Be safe, man. Remeber, not all Laker fans are created equal.

by DJ Bento Box on Jun 2, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I dont't expect there to be many Magic fans at all, if any.

Figured if there were, they might check this site and see the post. Worth a shot. Glad I know a couple friends who live out here that are also Magic fans and willing to go with me.

I’ve been to a bunch of away games as a Jaguars fan and seen some heavy threats directed at me for no reason other than the colors I wore. I figure if I can handle a playoff game at Heinz Field I should be sweet at Staples. Gotta show respect anytime you’re going for the away team though.

Thanks for the tips!

by jimbrophoto on Jun 2, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There are always dumb a$$es whenever you cheer for the road team

Even when you mind your own business. People get stupid.

by Golden Boy on Jun 2, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You'll probably make more noise

Than the Lakers fans. The Lakers do not have anywhere close to the best crowd in the NBA…

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by skywaker9 on Jun 2, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think because we win so consistently and so often go deep in to the playoffs that a regular season win or division and conference series victory tend to be pretty mundane.

Ah, another Blazer fan bandwagoning from site to site hoping someone, ANYONE can defeat the mighty Lakers because his squad is too busy being on vacation come playoff time.

Again.

Like usual.

by DJ Bento Box on Jun 2, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Enough. Please.

.. this a warning to stop instigating things. This site isn’t the place for this type of argument.

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by erivera7 on Jun 2, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Understood.

But you know what I’m talking about, E.

by DJ Bento Box on Jun 2, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do, don't worry.

.. just trying to keep it chill around here.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on Jun 2, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

In all fairness skywaker9 trolls EVERYWHERE whining about the Lakers.....

It gets old quickly.

Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny

by pslakerfan on Jun 2, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, Ben and I will handle the situation accordingly .. if action is required.

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"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on Jun 2, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am not saying it is actionable (up to you of course)............

I just meant I understood his need to respond.

Well, sir, you are a cowardly son of a bitch! You just shot an unarmed man!.......Well, he should have armed himself if he's going to decorate his saloon with my friend. – Will Munny

by pslakerfan on Jun 2, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Word, I hear you.

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"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on Jun 2, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I went to a Laker game

2 years ago wearing a Grant Hill jersey(?!). The Magic won but no one really said anything to me. I was actually really impressed considering I got in a fight with a Raider fan at Qualcomm and I have been thrown out of Dodger stadium when Jake was dominating (again!)

Laker fans really love their team and just want them to win. But this is the Finals so if the Magic pull out game 1, I would head to the exit pretty fast.

Go Magic!

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by L Magico on Jun 3, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dope signatures, homie.

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by erivera7 on Jun 3, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks

I got 1 more up my sleeve if they can come through for us!

"Dwight Howard couldn't score 40 points in a game if he was going against Yi Jianlian's chair." Bill Simmons chat 5/20

"I don't feel this team can beat us four times," Mo Williams 5/21

by L Magico on Jun 3, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm surprised you got them that cheap.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 3, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, 300 bucks for Finals tickets in L.A. .. seems like a bargain.

But I don’t know the pricing trends at the Staples Center, so I’m just guessing.

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"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on Jun 3, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

His seats (sec 304 row 9) are among the most "nosebleedly" you can get at Staples

Still a good price considering the game.

Fans in the 300 level are mostly the “common folk” and definitely more boisterous than the elitist vibe you can get in the lower bowl. It should be a blast.

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by swiss mcgee on Jun 3, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs