From the number of reporters and cameras on the sidelines, one might think it was the finals. Major TV stations have sent their best reporters, cameramen, and hosts to Vancouver.
The staff of the General Motors players are experiencing such a spectacle for the first time. Last season, the arena was mostly quiet, only bustling when the Chicago Bulls played.
Tonight's situation is something everyone is encountering for the first time. Luckily, the arena management and NBA planning team prepared in advance two days ago, put together contingency plans, and ensured everything could proceed smoothly.
