LA lights

We are on board the Tim train again . Tonight it’ll be the NBA , the Clippers v Golden State Warriors. In what would be the only setback for the night; there’ll be no Steph Curry , due to injury . Emma got the tickets and Tim does all the chaperone work . Perfect . The approaching drive at dusk sets the scene perfectly. Downtown during the day is pretty uninspiring , but at night it transforms . We get in early so as Tim can capture the jungle on dusk , and it doesn’t disappoint. I can’t wait to see how some of the photos come up . Sitting on overpasses watching a sea of lights streaking down freeways with the lit up backdrop of the LA skyline , awesome Leroy and I wait as Tim risks life and limb crossing major intersections ,setting up on sweeping bends with no footpath and only two feet of curb between him and oncoming traffic . If these shots come good he certainly earned it . Now it’s the Staples Centre . It has a real docklands type of feel , surrounded by flashing lights and restaurants. In the middle a large Christmas tree and ice rink make it picture perfect.The Clippers I’m all over them . I was pretty happy with my choice until Lebron signed with the Lakers … shit , I can’t change now . Leroy and Tim are pretty keen on the Warriors , and why wouldn’t you when they’ve almost got the ‘World 5 ‘ starting for them . When captain Tim pilots the course you hang on and follow . We queue jump and get in the venue with at least 30 waiting patiently behind us . Then Tim says ” forget about those tickets Howie ,I’ll get us on the 1st level close to courtside “. We pick the busiest entry and sneak into prime VIP seats almost on the glass balustrade at the bottom of the 2nd level . By quarter time we are still sitting ,surrounded by plenty of connected types . It’s hard to get comfortable, as I’ve got one eye on security just waiting for them to twig on , and they do . Tim laughs and we just play dumb as we are ejected from the seats . Tim won’t give up . He tells court staff that he and his son (Leroy ) are flying out 1st thing in the morning and it would be a shame to disappoint his sons dream of getting close to Kevin Durant . He pulls it off and we are given seats 15 m on the 1st level . Tim’s loving it and Leroy and I follow like sheep . From here on in its time to suck it all in . Blow this picture up below and we’ve got KD on filmThe Clippers lead all day until Clay Thompson goes nuts late and ties it all up . With everyone on their feet a desperate finish sends it into overtime, but it’s my boys day . The Clippers prevail . Thanks Tim , there was never any doubt you’d show us around our town and upgrade us all the way .