Skullcandy headphones) really got an opportunity to take in the entire Barclays
Center experience, taking in a Nets game
before heading down to the auxiliary gym.
The players were given their of���cial Reebok
game kicks and they all suited up.
The vibe in the room transitioned. The
players became more and more focused
and it got more and more quiet.
A nice-sized crowed stayed after the
Nets game to catch the Midnight Run action, making the experience even more
special for the players. Once they were
all individually introduced, it was ���nally
game time.
Boston and New York played the first
game, with NYC grinding out a tough victory.
Chicago and D.C played the next game,
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and it was a scrappy one. D.C. got off to a
slow start, trailing 12-1 at one point. Chicago
was looking sharp, but D.C didn���t go down
easy. They came back in the end and had a
chance in the closing seconds thanks to a
deep three by playground legend Baby Shaq.
Down by three with one last chance, a successful inbound pass to the opposite corner
gave them an opportunity to send the game