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Author:  Nas [ Thu Jun 20, 2024 5:43 pm ]
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Congratulations, Vegas!

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/las-vegas- ... 48925.html
Author:  badrogue17 [ Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:08 pm ]
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I gotta say, of all the things available to do in Las Vegas on the daily basis, taking in a WNBA game wouldnt be on the radar.
Author:  good dolphin [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 7:13 am ]
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my goodness, are people hard pressed for entertainment
Author:  Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 7:23 am ]
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Even with all the sold out venues, the WNBA is expecting to lose $50M this year? I'm not buying it.
Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 11:37 am ]
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Something isn't adding up
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Las Vegas Aces become the first WNBA team to sell out every home game in a season

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The Aces led the WNBA in attendance last season when they averaged 9,551 fans. They are averaging 10,379 this season, fourth in the league through Wednesday's games.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Mobile_Arena

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Capacity Overall: 20,000
Basketball: 18,000
Boxing/MMA/Pro Wrestling: 20,000
Ice hockey: 17,500
Concerts: 12,000–20,000[3]
Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 11:40 am ]
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They probably close the upper level for WNBA games.
Author:  Brick [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 11:59 am ]
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Oh, Caller Bob. Always doing Caller Bob things.
Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 1:14 pm ]
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Brick wrote:
Oh, Caller Bob. Always doing Caller Bob things.


There are open seats in the building, it's technically not a "sell out"
Author:  Brick [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 2:43 pm ]
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I'll help you out. The Aces don't play in T-Mobile Arena.

In fairness, it was only the second paragraph of Nas' article.
Author:  Douchebag [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 2:50 pm ]
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Brick wrote:
I'll help you out. The Aces don't play in T-Mobile Arena.

In fairness, it was only the second paragraph of Nas' article.

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Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 3:03 pm ]
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Brick wrote:
I'll help you out. The Aces don't play in T-Mobile Arena.

In fairness, it was only the second paragraph of Nas' article.


The Michelob Ultra Arena has a capacity of 12K. So they still really aren't "selling out" their games. Even when they play at their lesser capacity home arena, 1/4th to 1/3rd of the arena is still available for seating. The headline was "ginned" up to make the WNBA seem more popular than it really is.
Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 3:04 pm ]
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Caller Bob wrote:
Brick wrote:
I'll help you out. The Aces don't play in T-Mobile Arena.

In fairness, it was only the second paragraph of Nas' article.


The Michelob Ultra Arena has a capacity of 12K. So they still really aren't "selling out" their games.

Capacity and sellout are two different words with two different meanings, you fucking genius.
Author:  Nardi [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 4:29 pm ]
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Frank Coztansa wrote:
Caller Bob wrote:
Brick wrote:
I'll help you out. The Aces don't play in T-Mobile Arena.

In fairness, it was only the second paragraph of Nas' article.


The Michelob Ultra Arena has a capacity of 12K. So they still really aren't "selling out" their games.

Capacity and sellout are two different words with two different meanings, you fucking genius.

Be that as it may, "sold out" is a misnomer if seats are empty and unsold.
Author:  Brick [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 4:31 pm ]
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It may also be the difference between seating for the other events like fights and concerts and ones with a big basketball court in the middle.
Author:  Nardi [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 4:38 pm ]
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Brick wrote:
It may also be the difference between seating for the other events like fights and concerts and ones with a big basketball court in the middle.

I was talking about T-Mobile where they seemed a few short of a "sellout". I'd call it nearly a sellout.
Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 4:47 pm ]
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Brick wrote:
It may also be the difference between seating for the other events like fights and concerts and ones with a big basketball court in the middle.


Even in the article they admit that it technically wasn't a "sellout". You are splitting hairs here and completely missing the point.

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Las Vegas in March also became the first team to ever sell out its allotment of season tickets, leaving only individual game tickets available.
Author:  Brick [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 4:50 pm ]
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Caller Bob wrote:
Brick wrote:
It may also be the difference between seating for the other events like fights and concerts and ones with a big basketball court in the middle.


Even in the article they admit that it technically wasn't a "sellout". You are splitting hairs here and completely missing the point.

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Las Vegas in March also became the first team to ever sell out its allotment of season tickets, leaving only individual game tickets available.

Well first off I was just laughing at your point about them not selling out in the arena they don't play in.

I'm confused on your last point. Season tickets sold out in March. The may have sold all the individual seats in the 3 months since March.
Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 5:01 pm ]
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They havent truly sold out any arena it seems
Author:  Brick [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 5:05 pm ]
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Caller Bob wrote:
They havent truly sold out any arena it seems

How so?

Keep in mind I have no idea about the attendance at Aces games but you seem to be making an argument that they aren't selling out because season tickets sold out in March.
Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 5:08 pm ]
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They arent selling out because as laid out in the story, on avrage they are only filling 80-85% of capacity
Author:  Jaw Breaker [ Fri Jun 21, 2024 5:20 pm ]
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I'd also be interested to see what the average ticket price is and how many of those tickets were bought by the league and given away for free.

Also, not that the NBA doesn't have its share of non-calls, but come on:
Author:  Nas [ Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:02 pm ]
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Today's game between the Sky and Fever was a thriller. Angel Reese, the leading MVP candidate, led all scorers in points and rebounds. The Sky made a remarkable comeback in the fourth quarter, overcoming a nearly 10 point deficit to secure an 88-87 victory. Caitlyn Clark put up 17 points and 13 assists, but her performance was marred by her excessive focus on creating as many turnovers as she does assists. It is worth noting that the game was played without tackling.
Author:  Hawg Ass [ Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:24 pm ]
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Nas wrote:
Today's game between the Sky and Fever was a thriller. Angel Reese, the leading MVP candidate, led all scorers in points and rebounds. The Sky made a remarkable comeback in the fourth quarter, overcoming a nearly 10 point deficit to secure an 88-87 victory. Caitlyn Clark put up 17 points and 13 assists, but her performance was marred by her excessive focus on creating as many turnovers as she does assists. It is worth noting that the game was played without tackling.

Thanks for the report, WNBA Insider.
Author:  This Ends in Antioch [ Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:37 pm ]
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Author:  Brick [ Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:40 pm ]
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Some of the best players in the world.
Author:  Jaw Breaker [ Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:42 pm ]
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Some of the ugliest basketball I’ve ever seen.
Author:  Douchebag [ Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:49 pm ]
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Jaw Breaker wrote:
Some of the ugliest basketball I’ve ever seen.

Maybe next year they can play in the NCAA Men's tournament
Author:  Nas [ Sun Jun 23, 2024 7:24 pm ]
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This Ends in Antioch wrote:


Caitlin James ran from the moment. The only play is for her to shoot it.
Author:  conns7901 [ Sun Jun 23, 2024 7:26 pm ]
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Douchebag wrote:
Jaw Breaker wrote:
Some of the ugliest basketball I’ve ever seen.

Maybe next year they can play in the NCAA Men's tournament


It would difficult for them to win a 4a Regional in IHSA basketball.
Author:  KDdidit [ Sun Jun 23, 2024 7:39 pm ]
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