The NBA's best arenas according to fans

• Star power is the name of the game in the NBA, but a great arena can elevate fans' in-person viewing experience from good to spectacular.

• Podium.com — a startup that helps local businesses manage customer reviews — has used data from Google reviews to identify the best NBA arenas as of the beginning of last season.

• As the mecca of basketball, the New York Knicks' Madison Square Garden tops the list, but the Los Angeles Lakers' and Clippers' shared home at the Staples Center came in at a close second.

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NBA games are all about big stars, flashy handles, and gravity-defying dunks. But when it comes to the fan experience, a great venue can make all the difference, which is why Podium.com — a startup that helps local businesses manage customer reviews — has used data from Google reviews to identify the best NBA arenas as of the beginning of last season.

Podium consolidated review data for all 29 NBA arenas through its platform to produce the following rankings:

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