Governor Steve Ballmer of the Los Angeles Clippers ultimately spent $2 billion to get out of this situation. lakers'Shadow. The result was the Clippers' state-of-the-art arena, the Intuit Dome, which hosted its first game on Wednesday night when LA's other team faced the Clippers. phoenix suns.
The Suns defeated the Clippers 116-113 in overtime. The Clippers were without injured star Kawhi Leonard for this game, and Paul George also walked on base. philadelphia 76ers He became a free agent this summer over a contract dispute. The Clippers will likely struggle this year in a loaded Western Conference, but they have one thing no other team can boast: their team. It's a “wall.”
“The Wall” is one of Intuit Dome's signature features. There you will find unlimited access to toilets and sports. ” The largest and most high-tech video board. “The Wall” is Ballmer's idea for the NBA's college basketball student section. Located behind one of the baskets, “The Wall” features 51 uninterrupted rows of fans on a steep vertical slope, and is expected to be loud and a nuisance to opponents throughout the game. Masu. The first 13 rows are standing room only.
Kevin Durant went to the line for two free throws on a crunch-time shot against the wall. Durant somehow missed both:
The Suns shot 73 percent on the night. In the fourth quarter against 'The Wall', Phoenix shot just 66 percent (6 of 9) from free throws.
This is what it looks like from the top of “The Wall”. It's steep!
Here's what “The Wall” looks like from ground level on the other side of the floor.
Watch “The Wall” again here at Intuit Dome. Clippers fans line up in 51 uninterrupted lines and the only way to get in is by having an “Ultimate Wall Pass.”
It's steep and uncomfortable pic.twitter.com/GZzXb0uPKa
— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) October 24, 2024
And here's what Durant looked like when he was on the air at the line in the fourth quarter.
Here's what Ballmer looks like in the new fan section.
Will “The Wall” actually give the Clippers true home court advantage? I'm not ready to buy it after just one game. The Clippers led by 10 points at the end of the third quarter, but the Suns won the game in the fourth despite some shots against “The Wall.” What the Clippers really need is a healthy Kawhi Leonard, but it seems highly unlikely that will happen again.
Perhaps more importantly, other players think the stadium is cool and may have “the wall” in their heads as they approach the foul line. Durant said this about “The Wall” after the game:
“We've got to come out of the second half better next game, but I really liked what we did in the fourth quarter.”
The Suns rallied from a 10-point deficit in fourth place to move into first place over the Clippers in OT at the new $2 billion Intuit Dome.
“I couldn't believe it. I loved it. I really loved 'The Wall' they created.” #sans pic.twitter.com/ec20JlW6BB
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) October 24, 2024
The Clippers may be an eyesore this season, but their arena is unlike any other in sports today. I'd like to fly to LA and get tickets to “The Wall.” I'm sure I'm not the only one.
