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The Los Angeles Clippers (No. 5 seed) forced a Game 7 after defeating the No. 4-seeded Denver Nuggets 111-105 in Game 6.
With James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell leading the way, the Clippers look to end the Nuggets' NBA playoff run on March 3. The winning team moves on to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round.
"We've just got to go for it," Clippers head coach Tye Lue told reporters. "Lay everything out on the line. These are the moment you live for growing up as a kid — being in the playoffs, going to Game 7s. We've got to come ready to go."
Making sure the Clippers feel the fan support in enemy territory on Saturday night, team owner Steve Ballmer.
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer sits courtside.Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
According to multiple reports, Ballmer personally flew out well over 100 fans from Los Angeles to attend the Game 7 showdown in Denver.
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne posted, "It seems about 120 members of “the swell” flew on a charter plane this morning. Steve Ballmer covered the plane, tickets and busses to the game."
"One important thing to point out," Shelburne noted, "These seats are very good seats right next to the Clippers bench and under the basket the Nuggets will likely shoot on in the second half.
"No idea how Ballmer managed to get these particular seats away from Nuggets fans. But it couldn’t have been cheap."
Fans absolutely loved the gesture. A Lakers fan commented, "Gotta give it to ballmer he actually cares and invest hella into his team."
One person responded, "I'd go a step further say it's investment in fan engagement and retaining their loyal fans. This something they'll never forget, and will be incredibly grateful for.."
Comedian Paul Scheer wrote, "Love this guy." One fan gushed, "BEST TEAM OWNER IN SPORTS HANDS DOWN!"
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With James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell leading the way, the Clippers look to end the Nuggets' NBA playoff run on March 3. The winning team moves on to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round.
"We've just got to go for it," Clippers head coach Tye Lue told reporters. "Lay everything out on the line. These are the moment you live for growing up as a kid — being in the playoffs, going to Game 7s. We've got to come ready to go."
Making sure the Clippers feel the fan support in enemy territory on Saturday night, team owner Steve Ballmer.
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Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer sits courtside.Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
According to multiple reports, Ballmer personally flew out well over 100 fans from Los Angeles to attend the Game 7 showdown in Denver.
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne posted, "It seems about 120 members of “the swell” flew on a charter plane this morning. Steve Ballmer covered the plane, tickets and busses to the game."
"One important thing to point out," Shelburne noted, "These seats are very good seats right next to the Clippers bench and under the basket the Nuggets will likely shoot on in the second half.
"No idea how Ballmer managed to get these particular seats away from Nuggets fans. But it couldn’t have been cheap."
Fans absolutely loved the gesture. A Lakers fan commented, "Gotta give it to ballmer he actually cares and invest hella into his team."
One person responded, "I'd go a step further say it's investment in fan engagement and retaining their loyal fans. This something they'll never forget, and will be incredibly grateful for.."
Comedian Paul Scheer wrote, "Love this guy." One fan gushed, "BEST TEAM OWNER IN SPORTS HANDS DOWN!"
Continue reading...
