It was a blistering, cold evening as my dad and I neared the arena, and rows of cars blocked the streets as thousands of Rockets fans crowded into the parking garage. My first Rockets game was nearing tipp-off, and I was bursting with excitement as my dad and I piled out of his gold colored Nissan Titan. Wearing my white Tracy McGrady jersey that went down to my knees and blue jeans, and having my Rockets banner in hand, we walked down multiple flights of stairs to the bottom of the concrete structure.
I still couldn’t believe I had won these tickets by just reading books and taking quizzes over the events of the books. I just wanted to read the books for the fun of reading the story within them. I was pleasantly surprised when I came into …show more content…
We sat down in an open pair of seats we assumed were ours, until the real owner claimed his seats and evicted us, causing us to scramble for our seats. Finally, we found our seats. Looking up onto the walls as we sat down, I marveled at the rafters where championship banners and retired numbers hung. There was a great pre-game show, but finally Rockets vs. Lakers was coming up, and Kobe vs. McGrady was ready to commence. The lights in the arena dimmed as the announcer in his thunderous voice roared “Tracy McGrady” as McGrady made his way off the Rockets team bench. Finally tip-off began, and scoring dominated the game with one basket after another made. I jumped and yelled “Go Rockets,” cheering the team on as they began to outscore the Lakers. I enjoyed every minute of being with my dad since we got to enjoy each other’s company while enjoying a great basketball game. The game roared on as my dad and I continued to cheer and high five after every amazing shot made. Even through all the madness of the game and my desire to go see the team play, all I really wanted to do was have fun and bond with my dad. As the final seconds ticked off and a piercing buzzer sounded throughout the Toyota Center. A familiar voice gleefully announced the Rockets had won. My dad and I began to hug and then high five random fans sitting around us. I had enjoyed the game, and I enjoyed the win. I was relieved that the game was over and the Rockets had won. However, I was disappointed that our bonding time was over and we would have to return
I still couldn’t believe I had won these tickets by just reading books and taking quizzes over the events of the books. I just wanted to read the books for the fun of reading the story within them. I was pleasantly surprised when I came into …show more content…
We sat down in an open pair of seats we assumed were ours, until the real owner claimed his seats and evicted us, causing us to scramble for our seats. Finally, we found our seats. Looking up onto the walls as we sat down, I marveled at the rafters where championship banners and retired numbers hung. There was a great pre-game show, but finally Rockets vs. Lakers was coming up, and Kobe vs. McGrady was ready to commence. The lights in the arena dimmed as the announcer in his thunderous voice roared “Tracy McGrady” as McGrady made his way off the Rockets team bench. Finally tip-off began, and scoring dominated the game with one basket after another made. I jumped and yelled “Go Rockets,” cheering the team on as they began to outscore the Lakers. I enjoyed every minute of being with my dad since we got to enjoy each other’s company while enjoying a great basketball game. The game roared on as my dad and I continued to cheer and high five after every amazing shot made. Even through all the madness of the game and my desire to go see the team play, all I really wanted to do was have fun and bond with my dad. As the final seconds ticked off and a piercing buzzer sounded throughout the Toyota Center. A familiar voice gleefully announced the Rockets had won. My dad and I began to hug and then high five random fans sitting around us. I had enjoyed the game, and I enjoyed the win. I was relieved that the game was over and the Rockets had won. However, I was disappointed that our bonding time was over and we would have to return