Questions/Advice for trying to make the Lakers/GSW game

Tony Almeida · Retired Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 12072

Hey, LG.

There may be a chance I can finally make it to a game at Staples, but wanted to check to see if it's at all realistic, and if so, the best plan.

It's the GSW game Tuesday night at 7:30. My flight is supposed to get in at 8:00. I also plan on getting a rental car once I get in. Although it's been suggested maybe cab it to Staples and then go back for the rental (that'll be pricey though).

You think it's realistic to make it to Staples to catch the second half and watch the annihilation in person? Any idea on how much you can get tickets for at that point in the game (scalper I assume? Never went this route)? Parking spots? Best way to get there from LAX?

No idea about the traffic from LAX to Staples at that time of day, ticket availability, prices, parking, etc. I just really want to make it to Staples once to see the Lakers, and for the foreseeable future this may be it. It may be unlikely, but if there's a chance, I want to try.

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

numero-ocho · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 11:56 am Post subject:

Honestly, no.

Assuming your plan lands on schedule that's another 15 min to de-plane unless you're flying first class.

Even if you've got no luggage to pickup (add another 15-20 minutes if you do), the rental cars aren't at the airport. You'll have to take a shuttle to pickup the car and that could another 30 min.

Traffic should be lighter at that time and less people commuting due to the holidays, but from LAX to Staples with light traffic it's still probably 20-25 minutes.

Then you'll have to find somewhere to park downtown, walk from there to Staples, and then find some tickets. I've never bought tickets from a scalper but do they hang around that long after the game starts?

If you cab it to the airport what are you going to do with your stuff?
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mhan00 · Retired Number Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32067

Buy the ticket, and then send it to mhan00. He'll watch the game for you and take lots of pictures, so you'll feel like you're right at the game yourself!

Tony Almeida · Retired Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 12072

Tony Almeida · Retired Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 12072

mhan00 · Retired Number Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32067

Honestly, you can try, but it probably wouldn't be worth it, and it's likely to be more a source of frustration than joy as you stress about any possible delay during your attempt to make the Staples Center. If you want to try, then it would probably be better to buy a nosebleed ticket online prior and print it out, so you don't have to rely on any possible scalpers who might be remaining.

mhan00 · Retired Number Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32067

Maybe call the airline and see if you can make an earlier flight, but that's probably going to be a nightmare too with all the holiday traveling.

styleripftw · Star Player Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 1721

Schedule your flight earlier. Problem solved.