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Side Quest: Pre-Game Routine

Posted on September 6

Ben McBee

Banners and window art on the Moda Center show Portland Trail Blazers figures and history. In front of the arena, a person rides a bike by a sign that spells out Rip City.

A winning mentality starts way before tip-off. (Mark E. McClure / Flickr)

Just like professional athletes, serious fans should be a little ‘stitious. Maybe you have to wear your beat-up Blazers hat (the one with the old logo) or you won’t take a sip of your beer until the Fire drill a three (our money’s on Bridget Carleton).

Now, we don’t want to throw you off your game, but we do have some fun suggestions to spice up your traditions on the way to the Rose Quarter to watch basketball.

🏀 Win a game of Pop-A-Shot at Spirit of 77.

😺 Say hi to the window kitties at The Pixie Project.

🍸 For a touch of class and skyline views, grab a drink at Metropolitan Tavern.

📸 Take the obligatory Rip City photo.

🏟️ Tell the Moda Center how good it looks at 30. There’s been a lot of talk lately (makeover this, breakup that) and no one’s really asked how the stadium feels.

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