8. Moda Center (Portland Trail Blazers)
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Even if it no longer known as “The Rose Garden,” Moda Center is still one of the mainstays of “The Rose City.” In fact, when the stadium was to be renamed to The Moda Center, after Oregon-based Moda Health struck a 10-year sponsorship deal with Paul Allen’s ownership group, it was met with substantial backlash by residents of the greater Portland area, who preferred the old name. Unfortunately, here we are.
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In fairness to Portland fans: while we ourselves think the Rose Garden was a far better stadium name, the consolation prize is that the unique acoustics of the stadium still make it one of the most exciting venues in the NBA to watch a game.
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