Indy ranked one of the best cities for NBA fans

Zoom in: Oddspedia ranked the arenas based on arena quality; travel and accommodation ease; nearby entertainment options; and the city's sports culture.

What they're saying: "In the heartland, all visitors are treated with warmth – even when they're rooting for teams shooting against the hometown Pacers. It's just part of Midwestern culture to be nice, after all," Oddspedia writes.

• The city also got some love for affordable accommodations, great places to eat and Gainbridge being located in the middle of downtown.

Yes, but: One factor that led to Indy's strong performance won't be on display this weekend: low ticket prices.

• NBA All-Star 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most expensive ever with an average sold ticket price of $2,112 as of Feb. 9, according to data from Vivid Seats.

• That's the second highest in 14 years, trailing only the $2,116 average of the 2018 All-Star Game in Los Angeles.
• 🤯 The most expensive tickets for sale on Vivid Seats last we checked were a pair in the third row, going for $13,540 each. You have to buy both, and with a service fee of $4,738 per ticket, your total is a little over $36,500.