The Portland Trail Blazers have long been known for their loud arena and passionate fans. A statistical comparison is showing that the support may make a difference too. Michael Lopez and the folks at StatsbyLopez have compiled data from the four major American sports leagues, and it turns out the Blazers rank 5th overall in Estimated Homecourt Advantage among all professional teams.
The methodology and full chart of professional teams can be found through the link. Blazers fans will want to note the following:
- NBA homecourt advantage outstrips all other leagues.