Kammys Musing

Yesterday was the 5th day of nursing my back pain when a friend suggested to watch a basketball game between Perth Wildcats vs Sydney Kings.

Secured the tickets a couple of hours before the 1pm tip-off. Coughed out $185 for two tickets…yikes. But it was worth it.

Scanned our tickets at Door #10 and as we stepped up the stairs, the view of the court gave me mild goose bumps. Obviously not a court side seat but the experience is one for the memories.

The fans were pumped in The Jungle; really pumped. Everyone stood up as the game was about to start and only sat down when Wildcats made their first basket.

“Anyone driving slower than you is an idiot and faster than you is a maniac.“

George Carlin

Each time the Wildcats score, there will be thunderous claps and hurrahs.
Any calls by the refs against the Wildcats were met with boos and jeers. The most deafening sound comes when the Kings are taking a free shot. It must have worked – we scored 18 of 20 compared to Kings 12 of 21.

This is a lifeline game for Perth Wildcats. They don’t just need to win; but it has to be a minimum of 11 points to make it through the next round. Talk about pressure.

The Kings have nothing to lose; they are already through to the next round. As a sports fan, it was satisfying to see them chipping through the Wildcats lead from time to time. The adrenaline rush for the final 3 minutes was exhilarating.

Feels elated to attend my first NBL game and the team won. Final score : Perth Wildcats beat Sydney Kings 96-84.

Until the next ballin session – stay hungry, stay safe.