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| - It is summertime in Phoenix and that means the mercury is rising - not only outside, but on the basketball court too! I had never been to a WNBA game before, but I took advantage of a Guys Night Out package where tickets to the game were discounted. Lower level seats normally $45 were $25 - and that included one free drink and a pass to the Man Up Zone. From previous reviews, it is clear that I hate TicketMaster - but even with their ridiculous fees, it was $32. The drink included wine, beer or soda - so that savings basically covers the TicketMaster fees.
Arriving at US Airways Arena, I found the seats easy to locate. The arena wasn't too packed - only about 50% full I would estimate - but even though it was not full, the crowd was really into the game and the decimal meter reflected the excitement. The Mercury were taking on Candace Parker and the LA Sparks - these two clubs fought back and forth with the energy and game-changing drama of a Suns vs. Lakers game. The Hip Hop Dance Team put on a show during time outs and half time that pumped the crowd even further. The video scoreboard announced it was time for Fourth Quarter and the crowd went wild. A back and forth match with Phoenix's Diana Taurasi scoring 20 on the night, and even though LA's Candace Parker had 26 points and 12 rebounds, the game came down to a defensive stop at the buzzer and a 1 point Mercury win! Mighty, Mighty Mercury, indeed!
It was nice to see after the game that the entire team stood on the court while DeWanna Bonner addressed the announcer's questions and thanked the fans for coming out and supporting the team. A few minutes later two players arrived at a table in the concourse for a post game autograph signing. Another thing that was great to see was the excitement from the kids. A train congo line allowed people to dance around the court during a time out. Looking around the arena I saw older women smiling and getting into the game probably wishing the WNBA existed when they were young girls - and there were the teens and younger girls who were into the game looking up to these ladies as role models. Inspirational for all ages!
What a fun time! Cheap tickets, a chance to see a quality team (2007 & 2009 WNBA champs), and conveniently located on the light rail. I would like to see more fans get behind the team - these women play with energy and excitement, leaving it all on the court and they are the defending champs. Since being formed in 1997 they have two championship rings. Since being formed in 1968, the Suns have zero. Come out, grab some great seats and support a winner.
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