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November 7, 2008 (Friday)

The Frog and I were suppose to go home that very day. Since the Frog is really a big Houston Rockets fan plus he found out that they were coming to LA to play against the Clippers. We opted to stay for another week. And got ourselves a couple of tickets via Stubhub. It was both our first time to watch a live NBA game. So naturally we got a bit star struck with the immensity of Staple Center, where the usually basketball game is always in play. We really got a good seat for a good price too!!! I was snapping away most of the time especially at Yao Ming (the Frog’s favorite player) I always see him on sports channel but in person he is really huge!!! He towered above all the other players. Froggy also gave me a crash course in basketball 101. I was really not into the game. But live games I found can be really exciting especially if the scores are really really tight. In the end, even if I didn’t become a converted basketball fan. I am in total respect for the game. By and by. Houston’s won!!! It was 83 - 92!!!

“The Golden Ticket!”

“Excited to watch the game live!”

“A statue of Shaquille O’Neil”

“The Staple Center basketball court.”

“Houston Rockets are warming up before the game.”

“A lively dance number by the Clippers girl.”

“The National Anthem sang by Georgina.”

“The Jump Ball.”

“Standing tall.”

“2 points for Yao!”

“The Clipper girls.”

“Clippers 83 - Rockets 92″

“Houston commentators.”