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Monday night I attended the Pacers season ticket holder party with fellow board member HookShotHibbert and had a great time. Well last night topped that ten-fold. We were hooked up in the biggest way possible. Courtside seats!!! Being a balcony level ticket holder, it brings an entirely new perspective to experiencing a game. You can hear the players talking to each other, see the expressions on their faces, see the effort that they truly give (or don't give), etc. We've always talked about sitting courtside at least once, and last night we did just that. I tried to get some pics during the game but was trying to really enjoy the experience so I didn't get as many as I would've liked to. Here are a few...

Been eighth row and fifth row (a couple times) and I must admit, there it was even better in the front row....Next goal: the Hollywood seats next to the bench!

Not as good of a story but, last night on the way in with my daughter (her first game), we were stopped by Pacer Marketing and given two tickets to Legends. Our seats were originally up in 210 and I knew I was going to be dropping some coin on refreshments. This was a shocking surprise to get great seats in the front row of that section and free food and drink to boot. Only wish we could have closed it out. Best seats I have ever had was 14 rows up in section 16. However, with refreshments, last nights game gives it a run for its money.

coolweed wrote:Not as good of a story but, last night on the way in with my daughter (her first game), we were stopped by Pacer Marketing and given two tickets to Legends. Our seats were originally up in 210 and I knew I was going to be dropping some coin on refreshments. This was a shocking surprise to get great seats in the front row of that section and free food and drink to boot. Only wish we could have closed it out. Best seats I have ever had was 14 rows up in section 16. However, with refreshments, last nights game gives it a run for its money.

That's pretty awesome. I've never sat in Legends but I imagine that it's pretty sweet, being that you get free food and all. If ever there was a season where I have been able to handle losing, this has been the one, simply because of how well the Pacers organization has treated their loyal fans. I honestly can't even recall how many games I have had my seat upgraded for free by the ticket sales department. They really are doing what they can to make the very bitter taste of defeat go down just a little more smoothly, even if they are the only ones doing it.

I've had good seats at Staples and the row right behind courtside at TD Banknorth. I would trade those for nosebleeds at Conseco for a Pacers game, though.