Got Dec4-9 booked on my calendar. I'll likely be in Europe, but would love a chance to go to Vegas and see the Blazers in the final 4. Could be the biggest Blazer wins since the 2019 WCF which is now 5 seasons ago.
Group round tourney games are Nov 3, 14, 17, 21. So most likely by the 17th we will have an idea if the Blazers may have a chance, and know for certain on the 21st. So will have a few weeks to buy plane tickets/hotel if we can go. The great thing about Vegas is flights and hotels are super cheap and theres obviously a ton to do besides the NBA games. This in season tourney is such a great idea because its a time the weather should be good there but there's no skiing or other winter sports to do elsewhere yet. The more I think about this I wonder if I should just book a trip there regardless of the teams and hope the Blazers end up with a chance to go. Was in Vegas for summer league and it was fun but the crazy hot weather wasn't nice at all. Especially coming from Texas - I need a break from the heat in the summer. I bought my plane and hotel the night before flying to summer league so I guess even if I wait to book this tourney there should be good options.
Ok so it sounds like tournament is 8 teams but that first elimination game is at the higher seeds home court, so only 4 teams go to Vegas for the semifinals and finals. What are odds Blazers make it this year? Probably less than a percent or something. We are a bad team but also have so little chemistry and new teammates we could have one of the worst starts in the league. But eventually one of these years we will make it to Vegas. Would love to get the chance to go and watch that.
