In a thrilling opening night at the Intuit Dome, the LA Clippers faced the Phoenix Suns, with Kevin Durant experiencing a unique challenge dubbed 'The Wall'—a dedicated section of fans that created an electrifying atmosphere. Despite Durant's impressive fourth-quarter performance, the Suns edged out the Clippers 116-113 in overtime.

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer envisioned this arena as a home-court advantage, and the fans' energy was palpable, especially when Durant missed two crucial free throws, igniting the crowd. James Harden contributed significantly but lamented the missed opportunity for a historic win.