We would be the music programmer of the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, we would not hesitate for a single second. For the return of Spurs to the play-offs, seven years later, we would put a good old Guess who\u2019s back<\/span> of Eminem (yes, even if he is a supporter of the Detroit Pistons) at the entrance of the players, on the night of Sunday to Monday against Portland. History of showing the muscles and recalling the history of a five-time NBA champion franchise.<\/p>\n It’s not this first round against the Blazers that should make Victor Wembanyama’s gang, surprising second in the regular season in the west, shiver, and always aim higher. But whatever the opponent and the adversity, this return of Spurs to the play-offs is celebrated by fans of the Texan franchise, and in particular here, in France, where the Spurs have a fairly impressive fan base.<\/p>\n \u201cThe return to this level of competition after several complicated years, frankly, is a relief,\u201d assures Guillaume, a Spurs supporter since 1989 and member of the Spurs Nation France* association. Before, there was a sort of habit of being in the play-offs, there we enjoy it even more, we won’t miss anything, even from the first round. The excitement is increased tenfold. We know that this year, we Spurs fans aren’t going to sleep much. \u00bb<\/p>\n Wake-ups are already scheduled, knowing that the first three matches of this duel against Portland will take place in the middle of the night. But, despite the late schedule, some will still come together to follow Wemby’s first steps in this new dimension. \u201cI have three, four friends in the South, we will try to meet up to watch matches live at 2 a.m., as far as possible, Jean-Patrick Nourricier, president of the Spurs Nation France association. It’s incomparable to see it delayed, especially in terms of emotion. And then you want to be part of it. \u00bb<\/p>\n Those who will be alone in front of their screen, their eyes still glued, will still be accompanied virtually, in particular by members of the association. \u201cThere will be a lot of us watching this at night,\u201d continues Guillaume, who lives near Paris. We even have internal association chats where we can all talk to each other live. It’s well organized. \u00bb All these beautiful people are still impatiently waiting for match 4. This could seal Spurs’ qualification for the future and, above all, it will be broadcast at a decent time in France (9:30 p.m.).<\/p>\n So much so that several events are already planned for April 26. In Paris, an NBA Viewing Party will take place at the Grand Rex (2,500 seats), organized by TrashTalk, Unibet and the NBA. The Spurs themselves have also planned a watching party in the capital, at Belushi’s (19th arrondissement), on the same date. \u201cOur organization has forged unique and lasting bonds with French fans, and we cherish every opportunity to strengthen this relationship through these initiatives,\u201d said RC Buford, CEO of the Spurs, in a press release.<\/p>\n In the provinces, too, we are getting ready for April 26. The History Rock Caf\u00e9, in Frontignan (H\u00e9rault), a usual gathering place for some Spurs fans, has already received requests for this match 4 of the first round. \u201cI try to broadcast all the Spurs European matches,\u201d explains the owner of the establishment. Last time, Spurs Nation France came with around ten. Plus my regulars, there must have been around twenty of us watching the match. \u00bb<\/p>\n The passion is such that he could even go further, if the Spurs go far in these play-offs: \u201cI hesitate to request exemptions from the town hall to open at night and broadcast the matches at 2 a.m.. If the demand is there\u2026 I have a group of four girls who tell me they are the only ones who wake up at night to watch the games. Plus, they’re karaoke regulars, and when I threw basketball, they were super happy. \u00bb<\/p>\nWatching parties organized on April 26<\/h2>\n
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Any exceptions to open in the middle of the night?<\/h2>\n