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Steve Ballmer Makes Cool Gesture to Clippers Fans Before Game 7 in Denver

Steve Ballmer reacts during a 2024 game. | Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Clippers have the unenviable task Saturday of playing a Game 7 on the road against the Denver Nuggets— but owner Steve Ballmer appears to be making sure they aren't alone in their travels.

Ballmer personally paid for a section of Clippers fans to attend the game, according to a Saturday afternoon report from Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey.

On top of that, Ballmer paid for their flights and a bus as well.

Los Angeles has enjoyed a true home-court advantage for the first time in history this season, having opened the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. in August. The venue includes a much-remarked-upon 51-row section called "The Wall" at the end of the court closest to the visitor's bench.

The Clippers went 30-11 at home this season against 20-21 on the road.

Los Angeles is seeking its first Game 7 win since 2021 against the Dallas Mavericks—and there's no better place to start.


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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Steve Ballmer Makes Cool Gesture to Clippers Fans Before Game 7 in Denver.

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