'The Wall' of Fans Confounds Kevin Durant During Intuit Dome's Debut

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The first regular-season NBA game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., showcased the largest double-sided halo display in an arena setting and "The Wall" — and it's arguable the latter had the most impact during the L.A. Clippers' game against Phoenix.

As reported by ESPN, the Suns' Kevin Durant found himself at the free-throw line with 10 minutes left in the game, facing something he hasn't experienced in his 17 seasons as a pro. Durant was up against The Wall — 51 uninterrupted rows of seats, the first 13 rows of which are filled with diehard Clippers fans vetted by the franchise in advance and expected to stand and chant for the entire game — and the career 88.4% free-throw shooter missed two foul shots, sending the Dome's sellout crowd of 18,300 into a frenzy.

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