The NBA is following in the NHL's tracks of having it's game being played outdoors. As you remember, NHL took its game on ice on New Years day with the Sabres/Penguins.
The 16,000 seat Indian Wells Tennis Garden will have an intimate feel to it. I can imagine how fun the atmosphere will be for the fans and the players. Suns said they picked the Nuggets for their star players (Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson) and because there are direct flights from Denver to Palm Springs.
I like the idea of this concept. I mean...why not? Especially if it's during the pre-season, why not? I would even go as far to have a regular season game played out doors if this is a success on Saturday night. It should be fun for everyone involved. The NBA is copying the NHL, but this is a world of copiers. This is an idea I like.
We'll see what happens.
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