First, it's simply because I have never been any NBA games since I've been United States for so long, and we got the great deal for the package. Another reason is the player below, Allen Iverson, former Denver Nuggets player, was acquired by Detroit Piston in exchange for Chauncey Billups (1) and Antonio McDyess. One of my friends is Allen Iverson's big fan, so we decided to go for the Pistons game at Arburn Hills. Actually, I was there part of the reason is because of the big three, Ray Allen(20), Kevin Garnett(5), and Paul Pierce(34) from Boston Celtics. Boston Celtics was the NBA Champion team last year. Woooow... I prefer Ray Allen, he plays as shooting guard. He is sooooo goood...
Allen Iverson, right, the newest addition to the Pistons, holds up his new jersey with team president Joe Dumars during a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at the Palace.
Former Pistons player, Chauncey Billups (1) was traded by Pistons in exchange for Allen Iverson. He is now playing for Denver Nuggets, Jersey #7. He did a great job while playing with Detroit Pistons. Hope he will do well in Denver Nuggets too.
Boston Celtics Big Three... Start from left, Ray Allen (20), Kevin Garnett (5), Paul Pierce (34). Wooow... Paul Pierce was last season NBA MVP. But still, I prefer Ray Allen. He is the man... Three Point Shooter...
The game started at 6pm on November 9 at Arburn Hills. We departed around 2pm from Ann Arbor. After driving for an hour, we got Palace of Arburn Hills stadium. We got there earlier to avoid the traffic. It was cold that day. Here are some pics from Palace of Arburn Hills Stadium:
Will and I with the huge Pistons Basketball Shoe
As we got there earlier, we decided to shop around at Pistons Looker room. 
Former Pistons Player, Billups's Jersey #1. Now it's being replaced by Iverson #1. But the price still freaking expensive. Over $100 bucks per piece... Woooww.... We bought one to Andy two years ago. He did not wear it that day, as Jersey #1 at Pistons is no longer belongs to Billups... hehe... Believe it or not, I saw people wear the Jersey with a big cross at the billups's Jersey... it's funny!! 
Rodney Stuckey (3), Pistons bench player last season, but has a great potential to become a NBA superstar. Pictured with Rodney Stuckey's Jersey at Locker Room:
Detroit Pistons
Hanging out at Looker Room... Act like Richard Hamilton... haha...
For sure, there are some activities going on at Palace Arburn Hill Stadium... Basketball hoops for kids. 
We got the magazine for free from Locker Room
Finally got the tickets, as we ordered it online and pick up later. Here is the ticket:
Group picture
Chauncey Billups Pictures at Palace Arburn Hills stadium
Here is the ticket. We sat at second floor, gate 222. It was far away from the court. $99 for 4 tickets, what do you expect for the seats. Hehe... I think the front seat next to the court in NBA final season is around $2500 per piece. So, stop complaining for the seat. 
After lining up for half an hour, we were being able to get into the stadium. We got free Piston Calendar for all the games schedule at Palace Arburn Hill Stadium. It is a nice Calendar with all Pistons Players pictures. 
We lined up for a picture at Pistons basketball court. It was included in our package. Pictures from Pistons Basketball court:
Pregame warm-up in the Palace Arburn Hills stadium. Boston Celtics players were warming up in on court.
Pistons Player -- Tayshaun Prince (22) were shooting around the court for the pregame warm-up. I never ever so close to the NBA star. He is a great player at Pistons. He was the top scorer in the game that night. 
Tayshaun Prince, one of my favorite Pistons's player
We took a group picture at Detroit Pistons basketball court. I never thought that I could stepped on the NBA court. Amazing!! When I was a kid, I watched NBA from TV and wished that I could been there one day. But I never thought I really been here in United States!! So closed to the NBA Stars!!! 
History of Detroit Pistons
We got some snacks before the game starts. We went for Buffalo Wild Wings to get a dozen of wings. That's my favorite wings.
It was crowded!! The Palace of Arburn Hills stadium was crowded with Detroit and Boston fans!
Pregame warm-up on the court
Show brought by High School Cheerleaders:
Popcorn!! 
Boston Celtics players on the court
Count down... 17:39 for the game starts
Warming up before the game
Look!! HoT.. HOT>>>>!! Cheerleaders!!!
OMG!!! HOT... HOT.... keke....
I taped some introducing videos for both teams. I tried to upload it next time. Deeefense.... Deeetroit baaaasketball....
Time out show
Ray Allen were warming up before the second half starts
Ray Allen and Paul Pierce on the court
Kevin Garnett
Second half starts...
It was a sold out ticket game!! It was so crowded!!
Andy bought the alcoholic drink
Noise... Noise... Noise... Wooowwwwww....
OMG!! what can I say... HOT!!!
Detroit Piston got beaten up Boston Celtics. The picture below shows the final score, 76-88. Detroit was down by 20 points in the third quarter. They caught up a little when Tayshaun Prince scored couples three-points. I knew Piston would get killed by Celtics. I think It was an easy win for Boston Celtics. Well, I was there to support Piston anyways!! Go!! Go!! Pistons!!!
Overall, that happened to be my first time in watching NBA game and so closed to the NBA stars. It was a great experience and fun!! I am looking forward for my next NBA game, which will be next year, Detroit Pistons host Los Angelas Lakers --> Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher!!! Start looking for the ticket... keke...
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