I was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina, so by default, my favorite NBA team growing up was the Charlotte Hornets. After following Tim Duncan's career closely at Wake Forest (my parents are Wake alum and we were season ticket holders), I became a diehard San Antonio Spurs fan. Living in Atlanta for the last 20 years, I've become an Atlanta Hawks fan as well. I guess you could say Charlotte is now my third-favorite NBA team, but they'll always have a special place in my heart. The Hornets teams I have the fondest memories of were the teams with Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, Dell Curry, and Hersey Hawkins (early to mid 90s). Muggsy Bogues was one of my favorite players at the time. Not only was he a Demon Deacon, but to this day, he remains one of the shortest players to ever play in the NBA at 5 feet 3 inches tall. He played 14 seasons in the NBA (10 with Charlotte) and even averaged a double-double one year: 10.8 points and 10.7 assists in 77 games in 1993-94. Incredible. NBA Jam: Tournament Edition (arcade/console video game), released in 1994, featured the five aforementioned Hornets players. Curry and Hawkins could be unlocked after beating all 27 teams in Tournament Mode. On paper, the Hornets had a good, balanced team with All-Stars LJ and Zo at the power forward and center positions, Muggsy Bogues dishing out the assists, and Curry and Hawkins nailing shots from downtown. Dell Curry, who played at Virginia Tech, is the father of Steph Curry and Seth Curry. This team was also my squad of choice in NBA Live 95 for the Super NES. In reality, the furthest this team advanced in the playoffs was the Eastern Conference Semifinals where they lost to the New York Knicks, 4-1, in 1993. Three-time All-Star Glen Rice was the star of the team from 1995 to 1998. I ended up meeting Glen Rice on several occasions in the early 2010s when his son, Glen Rice Jr, played for Georgia Tech (I've been a Tech men's basketball season ticket holder since 2005). The Hornets moved to New Orleans beginning with the 2002-03 season. Charlotte's new NBA franchise, the Bobcats, started play in 2004-05. After the New Orleans Hornets became the New Orleans Pelicans starting with the 2013-14 season, the Bobcats changed their name to Hornets effective with the 2014-15 season. Michael Jordan, who grew up in North Carolina, became part-owner and head of basketball operations for the Bobcats/Hornets in 2006. He's been the principal owner of the franchise since 2010. Since the Bobcats' formation in 2004-05, the Bobcats/Hornets have only made the playoffs three times and lost in the first round each time. Kemba Walker was the face of this franchise throughout the 2010s. Walker joined the Boston Celtics in the 2019 offseason via sign-and-trade. One of the Hornets' stars in 2019-20 was Devonte' Graham. He had a breakout year and did wonders for my fantasy team (a great, under-the-radar, free agent pickup for me). Graham was born and raised in Raleigh and played all four years of college ball at Kansas before being drafted by the Hawks in 2018 and getting traded to the Hornets for two second round picks. On Yelp, four stars means "Yay! I'm a fan." So I'm giving the Charlotte Hornets four stars. I'm a fan. read more

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Always a fun experience. If you get a chance, try the Crown Club. Free food, drinks and access to the players. read more

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This was an amazing experience! The Charlotte Hornets is a very respectable organization. The food here was absolutely delicious. Especially in the suites, where there is pizza, wings, and salad. The court side food is also scrumptious. Dipping Dots, cotton candy, and the T-Shirt toss are some of the many things that your children can enjoy. Totally recommend! read more

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The service was great and the workers were friendly but they didn't let me get Cooper Flagg signature that was the only reason I came I missed school to go to the game read more

Enjoyed the game! Our attendant was cool. Hornets vs Grizzlies!! Waiting to see a well team play, No Melo or B Miller Good time read more

Getting to sit courtside next to all the player is great you can hear everything they say. Just make sure you grab something to eat having a lounge access is probaly the best way without having to stand in line for a while. read more

Hornets games are always a blast, whether you're a huge basketball fan or not. Be prepared to walk a bit. Pro tip: measure your bag if you're carrying one. New restrictions prohibit entry with medium and large bags. You don't want to walk alllllll the way back to your car! read more

It's always nice when the home team wins! The organization has done a lot to enhance the fan experience. I thought they did a really good job to make the fans feel like they really support the team, especially where this team used to be in the past, even though they may not be the winningest team, it doesn't feel that way sitting in the stand. Great job! read more

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Been here for games before, I like it. Expensive but decent food options (as expected at sports events) and the bars have decent drinks with nice bartenders. I'm always content with the seats, no matter where you sit you get a good view of the court. Other than that, the staff is a hit or miss. They need new security guards though...one woman wouldn't let my partner and I enter through one of the sections, made a big deal because we had a seat that was a "low number"...even though it could be accessed through either side? Went back out alone and came back her way and she let me through no problem. Weird. Inconsistency in rules? read more

I'm giving the Bobcats 3 stars because I don't love them, but yet I don't hate them. Unless they are playing the Magic or the Heat... I still don't hate them then... I just don't want them to win. I was able to see the Bobcats play the Magic in the playoffs back in 2010 in Orlando and it was such a fun and wonderful experience. Luckily, my team (the Magic) won and we beat them by a pretty decent margin. The final score that night was 92 - 77. I did enjoy seeing the Bobcats play. I love the NBA and I'm on a mission to be able to see every team play in person. Hopefully I'll be able to accomplish that in my lifetime. What was really super cool about this game is that Michael Jordan himself was there! I was SO stoked about that! I kept pointing and telling my husband throughout the entire game, "There's Michael Jordan! There's Michael Jordan!" I mean, I didn't get to meet him or anything as awesome as that, but we had great seats and I was able to see him the entire time. I'm not sure if I did more basketball watching or Michael Jordan watching. LOL Even though I'm not a fan, the Bobcats are a good team and I'm still very happy I was able to see them play in person! =) read more

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Charlotte finally has the Hornets back for the 2014/15 season! The name Hornets is important to Charlotte, like "Yankees" to New York, "Brewers" to Milwaukee and "Dodgers" to Los Angeles. Okay, not so much on that last one. You see, back during the days of the Revolutionary War, the English commander sent a letter back to London, referring to Charlotte as "a veritable hornet's nest of rebellion." And so the name belongs here. Anyway. The Time Warner Cable Arena is a nice, modern arena with the appropriate number of comfortable seats that have a good view of the court, plenty of sky boxes and lots of concessions that charge the usual arm and a leg. The name seems to have helped some. We're not in last place any more. Yay? As for the "Lady Cats" I referenced in my earlier review... they are now the "Honey Bees" and they're just as cheery now as they were then. read more

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I always enjoy my time when I visit the stadium. The half time show has been very entertaining. I wish there was a more variety of places to eat in the stadium. Personnel have been very friendly and we have never had any issues with our seating either we sat floor side or nose bleeds my experience has been well. read more

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First time to the TWC and first Charlotte Hornets game. Let me tell you in all my years from the moment we walked in to the restaurant, Bars etc the staff here is outstanding, Friendly, Helpful and Welcoming. Charlotte Hornets Lost but it was a winning night for us and very enjoyable. We took the Lynx too, What an Awesome way to get to the game. read more

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At some point we're going to be serious contenders but im going to be a hornets fan until the end! read more

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Yo Charlotte hornets I think that you guys are the best because you are all heart. You never give up and that's why I have loved you for the last ten years. Go Kemba!! PS Kemba I know that you will make the all star team again this year. No doubt read more

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Worst possible experience I could have imagined. I put down a $200 deposit two months prior to the schedule release to from what I was told secure my seats for the royal box section for me and my son for the warriors game. When the tickets became available they were already completely sold out as if they had no availability information. At this point I was told I could purchase nosebleeds at best and that I could not get my money back but only apply the money towards other seats to a different game which is a complete scam. They completely misrepresented the sale and my 6 year old son hasn't stopped talking about this game since back in June and now I'm left picking up the pieces of this mess and still having not received feedback or my deposit. read more

For a fabulous, professional basketball experience, Charlotte Bobcats have you covered. Although I've only been to one game, I've had the pleasure of watching some super athletic players is a stunning arena that is TWC. If you haven't been to the arena, or a Bobcats game yet, you're missing out. There really isn't a bad seat in the house, parking is fairly stress free and direct, and the Bobcats staff runs fun promos of all sorts. Discounted ticket nights, social media challenges, special offers at the store, upgraded seats, etc. Especially within the past year or so they have really listened to the Charlotte fans and implemented some really great, interactive specials. The arena is super clean, easy to get around and HUGE, natch. Food and beverage options are a plenty and seats are pretty comfortable. If you're lucky enough to score some box seats you may enjoy some tasty buffet and super sweet service. Who doesn't like the VIP treatment? For groups and interests of all ages and sizes, catching a Bobcats game is a great option in Charlotte. I'm looking forward to heading out to more games this year. Go Bobcats! read more

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The suite was sweet! Thanks Yelp and bobcats. It was nice being able to walk in the executive entrance right beside the players I was about to see. We were then guided down to the floor for pre-game casual warm-ups, somewhat entertaining, but not really my thing. Off to the suite we went. A little far from the court in my opinion, but very clean, comfy seats, and great snacks and beer. Cheese balls in the Chex mix, wowzers! Definitely a great way to entertain 50-100 people. I hadn't been to a game in a while and was pleasantly surprised by the size of the turnout. 5 stars for time warner arena, 4 for the bobcats. A little more excitement in the game and a few more wins, and you'll have another fan. read more

Definitely a must see! The Charlotte Bobcats, though fairly new to the city have all the makings of a great experience or evening out. Time Warner Cable Arena is also new and kept very clean - it's always a pleasure to watch a Bobcats game or any other event that the arena hosts. Parking is.... always going to be parking, but I was a little skeptical when they started building the new arena downtown. It really isn't that bad- I always like to play the "find the cheapest parking lot" game and it usually makes me walk a bit toward the arena, but we've all got to walk at some point. Now they have some parking decks to help carry the load instead of all surface lots. Location, Location, Location! With all that downtown has to offer, it does make sense that the arena is located in the heart of the action. I do like the fact that I can drive in, grab dinner at a nice place and then go to the arena without hoping in and out of the car since everything is walking distance. OR.. you can just grab dinner at the arena too. There are tons of vendors - I think there is even a restaurant in the arena itself (I need to check up on that). Support your Bobcats! read more

To quote ESPN... "c'mon man!" How about putting a decent product on the floor. And where is Michael Jordan? Does he attend games? The night we went they were playing the Celtics. BTW, we are BIG Celtics fans. It reminded me of seeing a Red Sox game in Camden Yards. In other words, felt like a home game for Boston. As in most sporting arenas, the concessions are RIDICULOUSLY OVERPRICED. Two sodas that you would pay $2 - $3 for at a fast food place cost $12. I also ordered a Jerk Chicken Sandwich. Did it come straight from the refrigerator? Cold cold cold. Back to the concessions, why do we... the Joe Q. Publics of the world put up with that? Next time, I'm eating before and will visit the local water fountain for a drink! At the end of the game, I went to meet a fellow "Yelper" and we were chatting for no more than 2-3 minutes when an usher came along and said we needed to vacate. Thanks for coming... now get the *&^%$( out! Haha. He was very pleasant about it. Well, no more Celtics visits until next season. See you then. read more

Lets go Bobcats!!!! I'm a true fan of the game, so I love now being able to say I have a sports team so close by!!! The Bobcats are very fun to watch and make for a very exciting night out. The few players I've met have been very nice and engaging. They really make sure to put their fans first, taking pictures with kids, signing tickets and autographs! I loved the half time show, and all the great selections for food and drinks! If you want it, they have it here from hot dogs and pizza to donuts and coffee! Great Arena, Great Team, Great Time! read more

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Had a super time. Great seats at mid court, lower level. Had our own concessions available so didn't have to go fight the crowds. The game was so much fun to watch. The exceptional athletes are a site to behold and can't wait to go back read more

I'm not a big fan of the Bobcats, but I love the NBA, so it was cool getting to see them play!! Keep in mind that I saw them waaaay back in 2010 when they played the Magic in the playoffs... As a Magic fan I must say I enjoyed the result of the game and the series immensely!! It was really cool to see Michael Jordan sitting on the sideline... I grew up watching him play on tv, but never got to see him play in person...I must say he didn't look too thrilled the entire game, but I can't really blame him, since the Bobcats were beaten so thoroughly the entire game. If you're an NBA fan like me, I would highly suggest seeing the bobcats play at least once! read more

Okay Okay, I must confess, I wasn't rootin' for ya'll. I'm a Charlottean by way of SoCal boy so I support the Clip show (Lakers Suck!). You go Blake! Differences aside, I still support my city's team when the West Coast isn't in town. MJ has built a good squad and even without any "Lebron-esque" superstars, the Bobcats are usually in playoff contention. How can you be mad at that? Great arena, pimpin' suites and always a darn good time. Great, friendly, helpful staff, top notch facility, great people and entertaining basketball. "Gotta love it". Yelp is like the rich uncle I never had. Feeding me, buying me drinks providing court side experiences during training, renting out Suites at NBA games and even throwing in a little TV airtime. Hi Mom! Thanks Nicole, thanks Yelp and Go Cats! read more

What a fun organization and team to watch! I went to a game last Friday, and to my surprise, it was mascot night. I got to meet Hugo the Hornet and Sir Purr from the Panthers! My husband went to UConn, so we were really excited to watch Kemba Walker and Jeremy Lamb play. We got there early to watch the players warm up, and even associate head coach Patrick Ewing was out there in his sweats with the team! As if that wasn't enough of a celebrity sighting, Michael Jordan was just 4 rows in front of us, sitting courtside, for the game! We can't wait to go back for another game! read more

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For the CMYE for the Bobcats game, it was a real winner in my book. The people, space, and amenities are top notch and though the home team didn't win, the night overall was a winner in my book. Watching the team practice and sitting so close to court side was a real treat. Add in a lovely box seating area with plenty of seating to watch the game and I was really impressed. Snacks and pizza was provided along with complimentary beer which really added to the evening. The place is very clean and well organized. Box seating is unique in the fact that there are multiple floor plans both large and small. So if you are considering renting one of these babies for a corporate or company event they've got you covered. I mean box seats are the best you can get and a real treat for me whenever I get a chance to be seating in such professional athletic events. The place was buzzing with excitement....there was great half time entertainment...and we had a nice close game to watch...maybe next time Bobcats as I know they'll be a next time for me at a home Bobcats game in Time Warner arena. read more

One of my first preteen memories was of me wearing a Charlotte Hornet's Starter jackets...man I wish I still had that thing. Who would have thought the Hornet's would come back to the Queen City?!?! I always have a blast at the games from court side to upper level the fans are extreme for the Hornet's. You have to love the games when they handout bobbleheads as you walk through the doors. This season, the arena has done an upgrade on the food and beer selection. I have to admit the halftime shows can be a bit cheesy, but where else am I going to watch a contorshanist shoot arrows at a bullseye with her toes while standing on her head ;-) read more

It,s just great to have an opportunity to respond to the fans , especially when the hornets are a very top team . We all know, but I haven't heard anyone with high basketball knowledge, say it. If (we) the hornets just need one piece of the puzzle to be complete. A Big man that can rebound, score and protect the basket. Hornets can be a top 10 ten in the NBA is that piece was in place. Somehow they need to make that happen somehow. read more

Go Bobcats!! Okay, admittedly, I'm one of those annoying LA fans, go Lakers! And Clippers, doing well this season, surprisingly. But, because of ridiculous ticket prices, have never seen those teams play. On this front, the Bobcats make watching a game extremely affordable. The venue they play in (Time Warner Area) is located right in the middle of uptown with plenty of parking options nearby. This last time we got really lucky and found a spot on the street two blocks down = free parking. The most expensive parking option is the lot right next to the entrance at $15, but close by options can be found for $5. I've been to a couple of their games this season and though they aren't quite up there yet, they are improving and provide great entertainment. The view from the nose bleed sections are pretty good, unless you get stuck behind a handrail. And the view from a box suite is great. The between play entertainment is fun to watch and very interactive. They definitely know how to engage the fans. There are plenty of vendors walking through the stands selling popcorn and cotton candy. There are also many food stands throughout the venue and most of them sell beer. But they stop selling it after the 3rd quarter, just fyi. For a good, affordable time, go to a Bobcats game. read more

The Bobcats are an up and coming team. Although they haven't had a great season, they make up for it by entertaining their fans during the game. The announcer thoroughly enjoys calling out the players names, highlighting a great play. The video people seem to always find enthusiastic fans to promote...the dancing is contagious and sometimes a bit over-the-top (you know what I mean if you saw that little elementary kid dancing "the dirty.") The Lady Cats have definitely got their groove going on and make for quite a hot performance! To top it off, the Bobcats run special deals in their pro shop and have lots of sponsors willing to treat fans during the timeout breaks (e.g., boxers, t-shirts, pizza, Bojangle's). There is parking everywhere surrounding the arena. You can park for as cheap as $5...or like Todd W. said, the light rail makes a very convenient stop there too. Their social media department is fabulous! @BobcatsHannah and @Bobcats regularly interact with the fans throughout the week and game, making it even more of a personal experience. I've been to a few games and each seat is a great one, the prices are affordable, and if you splurge, you can get a suite. The suites are very comfortable and provide great views and a fun experience for you and your friends. Thanks, Bobcats for being such a fun team and treating your fans! read more

"LET'S GO CATS!" This is the cheer you hear reverbing around the TWC Arena when the Bobcats are pulling off yet another underdog win in the 4th quarter. The Bobcats seem to be one of those teams that manages to lose the games they should win easily, and win the games that nobody expects! I've been to see the Bobcats play the Lakers (3 times), the Celtics (once), the Mavericks (once), and the Knicks (my recent check-in). Most of those games we were not favored to win, but managed to pull it out anyway. Maybe I'm a lucky charm? Probably not. ;) Parking isn't really a problem unless you're expecting to park for free. The BB&T garage is super convenient to both the arena and a lot of Charlotte nightlife. They sell some liquor drinks at the arena (stands), but they are overpriced and kind of weak so I'd recommend getting a (still overpriced) beer if you are looking for a little buzz. One thing my husband and I always comment on is how terrible the Bobcats can be about getting the crowd involved. The cheerleaders do not lead the audience in cheering; they used to have a man-and-woman announcer-types team that did some commentary but they seem to have disappeared this year. (Probably not very popular because the woman in particular was kind of annoying.) The screens over the court are rarely used for anything fun other than occasional "dance parties" and "celebrity look-a-likes" (which, btw, the people NEVER look like the celebrities. Whomever is in charge of this needs to renew his/her subscription to US Weekly or something.. or better yet, Bobcats, are y'all hiring? I could blow this guy/girl out of the water!) Overall that is important because it means that unless the game is close in the 4th quarter, the audience plays almost no role in the game. I would say the Bobcats have virtually no home-court advantage, particularly when playing a team like the Knicks (when there are so many NY transplants down here)! Half the fans there are cheering for the other team! It is very quiet during the first half of the games. Much less vocal fans than even the Panthers and LEAPS AND BOUNDS below the decibal level of the RBC Center when the Hurricanes play! The Bobcat cheerleaders, however, are the biggest disappointment to me. Consistently. They seem to be there purely for overly-tanned, hair-extensioned, fake-breasted decorations. There is one girl on the squad who can execute any tumbling maneuvers at all, judging by their routines, and their "dancing" looks like they pulled girls out of a local nightclub, or worse yet, topless bar. One year I went to a game and they were wearing one-piece orange-and-white outfits and thigh-high white platform boots, that LITERALLY looked like a cross between Julia Robert's outfit on the cover of Pretty Woman, and the Hooters uniform! Compared to NFL cheerleaders who are usually classically trained (whether their routines showcase it or not), they are a huge disappointment if you actually expect them to get the crowd hyped up. I suspect their real purpose is just to tittilate rich men at season ticketholder events, and make Jordan some money off merchandising through sales of their calendars, swimsuit videos, etc. Overall though I will be back to cheer for the team. Go Cats! read more

Hornets are an awful team, ran by TERRIBLE management and ownership. They also have the least clean venue and food, as proven by a recent study. This team doesn't care about putting a winning product on the court. They only care about lining their greedy pockets with money.... although they will hemorrhage money away for players who are known to be god awful or are on their way out (Marvin Williams, nic Batum, MKG, Cody zeller, terry rozier, the list goes on and on)... and also by never being in contention for anything. Not a notable player, not a playoff win, nothin. Don't waste your time and hard earned money for a company that doesn't care what product they deliver. SELL THE TEAM MJ! This franchise is an embarrassment to Charlotte. Prove me wrong Hornets... prove me wrong. read more

We had awesome box seats complete with some tasty snacks and beverages. While I don't claim to know much about Basketball ...(or anything really), I was able to still have a great time. They had plenty of entertainment including a really awesome competitive teen cheer leading routine, children's choir, and great jazz band. The venue itself is very nice- and we even got to see Michael Jordan! read more

Had an opportunity to be wined and dined (or beer and dined) by the Bobcats last night. I've been to a number of NBA arena's and while the team isn't doing so great, the arena really is top shelf. Great sight lines (especially when you are courtside!), excellent customer service all around, and incredibly handy from a location perspective. You can readily get tix right now and the Bobcats office staff offers a plethora of promotions and discounts to get the community involved. Overall I give this an overwhelming thumbs-up! If you haven't been to a Bobcats game, you owe it to yourself to check it out soon! read more

Went to my first NBA game last night, and it was great! The Bobcats were really fun to watch! The beautiful arena, lively announcers, and of course the Bobcats themselves made for a very entertaining experience. The pre game and halftime shows were really cool too. The Lady Cats were full of moves! Easy parking was the icing on the cake! We parked right next door, a few turns and we were out of the post game traffic and back on the freeway headed out of town. For a low hassle, fun filled night, the Bobcats are the stuff! read more

My first ever basketball game, first time in the arena for their first game of the season, lol. I swear, I thought the Hornets were going to win. Hornets 90 Hawks 92. Not too shabby! I'm not a sport fan, but it was nice to watch. Loved the arena! read more

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Had a class trip to see the Hornets play the Rockets. We had the best time! They welcomed us on the jumbo-tron and also allowed us on the court afterwards to take photos! A great experience. read more

I admit it, I'm a fan if the Bobcats. They're beginning to put a more entertaining product on floor every night and tickets are not too expensive. The arena is nice and there's really not a bad seat in the house. With the light rail dropping you off right outside the arena and the Epicentre across the street, there's no reason not to go see a couple games per year. Go Bobcats! read more

I'm giving you two stars. One is the obligatory star, it's like showing up and signing your name when you take the SAT. The second star is for beating the Celtics 114-106 in OT. read more

This was my 5th NBA game. Charlotte Hornets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 1/2/2016. We finally went to our most local NBA arena. The arena seemed kinda small compared to the Quicken Loans arena in Cleveland and the Verizon Center arena in Washington where we has been before. We had serious nose bleed seats (Section 209 Row Q).The Time Warner Cable Arena doesn't know how to put on a show or make the fans feel great. The Hornets arena is updated and the staff is really nice but time outs and half time need some work. My favorite NBA arena is the Quicken Loans arena in Cleveland where every time out is a festival of sights and sounds. Please people of the time Warner Cable arena put your mascot and announcers to work, make your fans feel like they are at a festival / playoff game at every turn and the fans won't be so damn non emotional as I witnessed at the game 1/2/2016. I noticed that only certain sections got a gift on the seats... really, are all your fans not special. Please rethink how you do things and watch your fans get more involved. Nice arena now put on a show to compliment our great team and keep the fans interested winning or losing. read more

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