Power Rankings: NBA Arenas

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Mar 2, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view of the Target Center during the second half of the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Washington Wizards. The Wizards won 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

#21 – Target Center – Minnesota Timberwolves

The Name: It helps that targets have centers that you are supposed to aim for, but the arena does not take advantage of this happy accident. This wasted opportunity really hurts, because otherwise this is one of the least interesting arena names in the entire NBA. 4/10

The Aesthetics: Aesthetically, this stadium is absolutely appalling. Outside, it looks like an actual Super Target. Inside, the two-tone wood for both inside and outside the 3-point arc are headache inducing. It’s a dirty, aging monument to NBA indifference, a shame that it represents a young and emerging squad.

The Experience: The Target Center has cracked and stained seats (in cloth no less), and the concessions charge too much for poor-tasting arena food. Watching the emerging T-Wolves adds to the enjoyment of the game, a benefit over witnessing a game at Sleep Train Arena or the Wells Fargo Center.

Overview: The NBA has blessed the Timberwolves with Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and the adorable kitten that is Ricky Rubio. It’s time to try harder and get a new arena.

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