The Los Angeles Clippers won’t have gained their season opener final night time … however, not even a 0-1 file may dampen followers’ pleasure over their new $2 billion state-of-the-art stomping grounds in Inglewood!
After years of development, the Intuit Dome made its common season basketball debut final night time because the Clips hosted Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns.
The person who owns the staff, and footed the huge invoice for the undertaking, Steve Ballmer, welcomed the fanbase like solely he may! And for sure, he was fairly excited.
“Let’s hear it, Clipper Nation! Fire up out there! Let’s freaking go!”
Secure to say that Clippers proprietor Steve Ballmer is fired up for the season opener at Intuit Dome tonight 😅pic.twitter.com/EFyamOjJuj
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The constructing is breathtaking … it is chock-full of cool expertise all geared toward making the viewing expertise higher for spectators. You do not even want to carry money or a bank card to purchase meals and drinks.
However, “The Wall” is probably the best characteristic within the area. Suppose of a faculty pupil part — The Wall consists of 51 rows of inexpensive seating, proper behind the basket … creating an intimidating scene for opposing gamers taking pictures free throws.
Though he was clearly a customer, Kevin Durant was an enormous fan.
“Incredible. I loved it. I absolutely love the wall that they got. It’s insane.”
Los Angeles Clippers proprietor Steve Ballmer welcomes fan to the Intuit Dome opener in signature trend pic.twitter.com/D3GQN13EX7
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And, it seemingly labored. KD missed two free throws dealing with The Wall, however it wasn’t sufficient to cease Durant from carrying the Suns to victory. He completed the sport with 25 factors, seven rebounds and three steals.
The Clips will now depart the pleasant confines of Intuit — taking part in two street video games — earlier than returning house on Oct. 30 the place they will look to lock up their first win within the new digs!
