The place to be for Sacramento Kings playoff action is Round Table Pizza on the first floor of the University Union.

This was certainly the case on Wednesday night as the Kings took on the Phoenix Suns in the first round finale. About 115 people gathered in what used to be The Hive to watch the game on one of the 15 televisions placed around the restaurant.

The combination of the pizza, beer, and the readily accessible TV?s makes Round Table a great gathering place to cheer on the Kings.

“It is better than sitting at home watching the game,” sophomore Andrew Pevny said.Sophomore Adam Hurst said that the reason he comes to Round Table to watch the game is simply because of the atmosphere.

The atmosphere is also great for the restaurant?s business, and management has no problem accommodating the fans who choose to spend their time and money at the restaurant during the game.

“We normally would close at 9 p.m., but when there is a Kings game we stay open until it?s over,”

Manager Patrick O? Brien said. “We have had good crowds for every Kings game during the regular season and now in the playoffs.”

While the energy is high and the crowd is loud, finding a seat might be tough if you do not get there early. The restaurant was crowded 30 minutes before the game even started. With 15 minutes before the game it was impossible to find a table and some fans were forced to stand near the doors to catch a glimpse of the game. And Wednesday?s crowd was mild compared to previous nights.

“It was even more crowded for game three (vs. Phoenix),” senior Tony Garcia said. “There were people outside (on the patio). I think the weather might have kept some people away tonight.”

With the Kings defeating the Suns, and now in the midst of a heated series with the LA Lakers, the fun is just beginning.

The Kings battle the Lakers on Friday night at 7:30, and if you?re not headed to Arco Arena, you may want to watch the action at Round Table in the University Union.