This will probably surprise some of you, but I like NBA basketball. I know, shocker.
Anyway, I recently found myself in Portland, Oregon, home of the Trail Blazers. According to many reporters who cover the league, their venue--The Rose Garden--is among the best in the sport. Of course, the support for such accolades is usually short on detail. Having a free night while in town, I got a ticket and decided to check it out.