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unusual facts about Amway Arena


2008–09 National Indoor Soccer League season

The Orlando Sharks were supposed to play, but due to scheduling conflicts with the Amway Arena the Twisters took the Sharks' spot for the season.


1995 NBA Playoffs

Game 1 @ Orlando Arena, Orlando (June 7): Houston 120, Orlando 118 (OT) (Nick Anderson missed 4 straight free throws to set up Kenny Smith's game-tying 3 with 1.6 seconds left to force OT; Hakeem Olajuwon tipped in a missed layup by Clyde Drexler with 3 tenths in OT.)


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Orlando Predators

Amway Arena was often nicknamed "The Jungle" during Predators games due to the hostile environment from the fans, harsh smoke that fills the arena during the players intro, and a Guns N' Roses song which "welcomes" other teams followed by their impending death.