It's that time of year when a handful of NBA teams take extended road trips because of special annual events in the their home arenas. Both the Lakers and Clippers are on the road this weekend due to the Grammys, while other teams are affected by similar events, which are oftentimes specific to their cities.
Here's a quick list:
Los Angeles - The Grammys
Chicago Bulls - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
San Antonio - Stock & Rodeo Show
Milwaukee - Home Brewers Guild Meeting
Minnesota - Gathering of the Juggalos
Miami - Over-sized Sunglass Convention
Sacramento - Some Pyramid Scheme hosted by the Maloofs
New Orleans - Herpes Week
Charlotte - Junior High School Basketball Finals (first sellout for the arena all year)
Cleveland - Garbage Dump Convention
Orlando - Some Disney BullshitPortland - Piercing Parade
Boston - 3rd Annual Dance Gronkathon
Houston - It Just Smells Bad in February
Detroit - Murder
[Photo via Hipster Runoff]
