close
close

first Drop

Com TW NOw News 2024

Kevin Durant admits ‘The Wall’ at Clippers’ Arena is ‘crazy’ after missed clutch FTs | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors
news

Kevin Durant admits ‘The Wall’ at Clippers’ Arena is ‘crazy’ after missed clutch FTs | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 23: Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on October 23, 2024 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photo, user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images

Kevin Durant’s first experience against “The Wall” at the Intuit Dome was a memorable one during the Phoenix Suns’ 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Although the Suns came away with the win, Durant admitted afterward that The Wall was a distraction when he missed two free throws in the fourth quarter at a time when his team was down by four points.

“Yeah, it was crazy,” Durant told reporters after the game about The Wall. ‘I was just staring at it the whole time. You’re not used to that.’

One of the unique features of the Clippers’ new arena is the baseline area next to the visiting team’s bench. While a typical basketball arena will have a few rows of seats for fans and suites about halfway down, the Intuit Dome opted for a different look.

The Wall features 51 consecutive rows of seats, with the first 13 rows filled with diehard Clippers fans who must go through a quick vetting process to get section tickets.

In addition to the inspection process, the Clippers offer various packages for a spot in The Wall department. “The Ultimate Wall Pass” is the most expensive at $1,299 and gives you access to all 41 home games, the ability to sit three rows above the ground and the ability to reserve a spot for other pass holders.

Even though this is undeniably overstated, the ultimate goal worked for at least one moment. Durant has the 15th best free throw success rate in NBA/ABA history at 88.4 percent.

It also seems strange to worry that anything at the Intuit Dome would be overkill when the arena cost $2 billion, making it the third most expensive sports venue in the country, behind MetLife Stadium and SoFi Stadium.

Durant got revenge on the Clippers and their wall by scoring 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime. His jumper, with 21 seconds left in regulation, tied the game at 103 and forced overtime.