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Edited by Iti9 at 25-12-2023 01:16 PM
Why are these arenas called 'devil's home courts'? As we all know, home-court advantage is undoubtedly one of the main factors deciding the outcome in the NBA. However, these courts are referred to as 'devil's home courts' by many players and have been selected multiple times as the least desirable places to play an away game. Today, let's take a look at them.
Utah Jazz Home Court: The reason is high altitude. The Jazz's home court is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with an average altitude of 1,300 meters. Many players experience discomfort due to altitude sickness, which significantly affects their game performance. While playing for 40 minutes at sea level may not be tiring, playing for 30 minutes at the Jazz's court often leaves players gasping for air. Furthermore, the Jazz's home court has a notorious incident where fans allegedly poisoned Michael Jordan. It is said that before a game, Jordan ordered a pizza, but a Jazz fan posing as a delivery person delivered a poisoned pizza to him. After eating it, Jordan suffered from vomiting and diarrhea. It seems that home-court advantage can sometimes be rather underhanded.
Golden State Warriors Home Court: The reason is the deafening fan noise. The design of their arena amplifies fan cheers to levels almost equivalent to the noise of a plane taking off. It's no wonder that some players have reported to the league that the cheers at the Warriors' court are too loud, potentially constituting foul play.
Boston Celtics Home Court: The reason is a hidden floor trap. During the era of the "Red Auerbach" as the head coach, the Celtics secretly set a trap on the court floor. If an opposing player dribbled the ball to a certain spot, it wouldn't bounce back. The catch is that before the game, visiting players wouldn't know which spot had the issue, so they had to be cautious while dribbling.
Denver Nuggets Home Court: The reason is high altitude and limited entertainment facilities. The Nuggets' home court is situated in Denver, which is at an even higher altitude than the Jazz's home court, averaging 1,600 meters above sea level. This has caused many NBA players to experience altitude sickness and shortness of breath while playing in Denver. Additionally, the Pepsi Center, the venue for Nuggets' games, lacks nearby entertainment options. James Harden once complained that Denver is the most boring city. After the game, there are few suitable places to go, especially if you want to visit a nightclub.
Being considered a 'devil's home court' isn't without reason, but what's particularly concerning is the poisoning incident – using such tactics to help one's favorite team win is undoubtedly despicable! |
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Post time 30-10-2023 20:43:30
