Moriah and I went to the Blazers/Suns game. Wow. The big storyline was the number 52. Most would associate this with Brandon Roy's monumental 52-point performance. It was phenomenal. The guy can score in so many ways. However, I would also point out the other #52: Greg Oden. While it was not a huge night for him (foul trouble, as is common with him lately). But I point to the first few minutes of the game. Shaq came to play, and Greg was up to the challenge. They both went at each other during the opening minutes, and I tell you what...Greg held his own. He dunked (a couple times) and had a couple nasty blocks. It was encouraging to see him step it up in a meaningful game.
Another cool thing about this game for me was Moriah being there. First, we got there EXTREMELY early - the snow was heavy, so we left early to get there in good time. Also, it was a national TV game, so it started later than usual...so we were there way too eraly. But it allowed us to go down courtside and watch the players practice. It was interesting to see what each individual was working. LaMarcus was working on footwork and short range jumpers. Bayless was shooting 3's and free throws. Sergio was shooting outside. And Shavlic Randolph was doing some vertical exercises combined with post ball control. Pretty cool to see. We also got our faces painted and enjoyed the game. Moriah was even dancing with me during big moments. Those are great memories of my little 6-year-old Moriah dancing with Daddy at a Trail Blazers game. I have a co-worker who has regular tickets and he says he's so jealous that I've been to such great games this years. He's missed them! I have been lucky to be at some great games this year.
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