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2 unusual facts about US Airways Center


Brandon Laird

In December 2009 Laird and his brother were arrested following a drunken brawl at US Airways Center during a Phoenix SunsBoston Celtics game.

Safe in New York City

The promo CD single contained a live version of the song, which was recorded at America West Arena in Phoenix in September of 2000.


1993 NBA Playoffs

Game 6 @ America West Arena, Phoenix (June 20): Chicago 99, Phoenix 98 (John Paxson hits the title-winning 3 with 3.9 seconds left, then Horace Grant blocks Kevin Johnson at the buzzer)

1994 NBA Playoffs

Game 4 @ America West Arena, Phoenix (May 15): Houston 107, Phoenix 96 (Kevin Johnson's famous dunk on Hakeem Olajuwon)

Central City, Phoenix

Also located in this village are the larger commercial and government buildings common of a downtown area, as well as sports venues such as US Airways Center and Chase Field.


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