Before the season started, Steve Ballmer said he wanted the Intuit Dome to be the most exciting place to watch basketball. It looks like he’s on the right track. After a thrilling season opener at the new Intuit Dome, Kevin Durant expressed his appreciation to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, calling the experience “incredible.”
It cost $2 billion to build the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and it just held its first regular season game. With the Clippers now having their own arena, owner Steve Ballmer was hoping for a good reaction.
After the Suns-Clippers season opener, Kevin Durant praised Ballmer’s hard work in creating an amazing venue. Durant said, “Steve Ballmer did a great job with this arena, it’s incredible, probably the best one I’ve been in. It’s good to have two LA teams with their own arena.”
After 14 years in the league, the Slim Reaper’s confession made it clear that the $2 billion arena gave him a memorable moment he won’t forget anytime soon.
Kevin Durant excites Suns’ fans in close Clippers victory
Kevin Durant excited Phoenix Suns fans with a terrific game in their close 116-113 overtime win against the Los Angeles Clippers at the new Intuit Dome.
Devin Booker’s MVP pick scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. Devin Booker started slow but found his rhythm in the fourth quarter, finishing with 15 points before fouling out.
Fans were captivated by the intense closeness of the game until its conclusion. Durant made crucial baskets in the fourth quarter and tied the game with a jumper with less than 30 seconds left, forcing overtime.
With less than five seconds remaining in overtime, James Harden had a chance to tie the game. He made the first free throw but missed the second, allowing the Suns to win. After this win in Game 1 of a long season, fans are excited about the Suns’ strong start.
