JOURNAL ARTICLE

How the Clippers Engineered the NBA's Best Home Court Advantage.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Boudway, Ira 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Los Angeles Clippers' inaugural season at the Intuit Dome, a $2 billion arena designed by team owner Steve Ballmer to enhance the fan experience and improve home court advantage. After a rocky start, the Clippers finished the season with a strong home record, attributed in part to unique features like the "Wall," a dedicated fan section that discourages opposing team support and has been linked to lower free-throw success for visitors. The arena's innovative ticketing and payment system, along with efforts to engage fans, contributed to a significant increase in game day revenue. Overall, Ballmer expresses satisfaction with the Intuit Dome as a successful venue for fostering camaraderie among fans. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185948594
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