A recent study showed that the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks were named two of the best NBA teams for tourists. FlashPicks, a betting picks, parlays, predictions, and news brand, analyzed all 30 of the NBA teams on various factors. The factors were tickets, food and drinks, parking prices, distances to nearby train stations, crime rates in local areas, TripAdvisor reviews, Google searches, and Instagram hashtag data, to demonstrate an NBA team’s prestige — or lack thereof. All 30 NBA teams were ranked using 11 different factors for a total score of 100.
Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks’ Rankings
FlashPicks’ study was great news for the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks, as both NBA teams ranked in the top five. The Rockets ranked second with a total score of 67 out of 100. The Rockets’ average ticket price is just $26.37 — one of the most affordable in the NBA. A group of four would only spend $105.48. The parking at Toyota Center is just $19.09 compared to the national average of $38.96. The crime rate in Houston, Texas, is just 40.32 offenses per 1,000 people. It’s safe for attendees to walk 0.9 miles to Toyota Center.
The Mavericks trailed the Rockets coming in fourth place with an overall score of 65.7 out of 100. American Airlines Center, an arena with a 58.9% “excellent” rating on TripAdvisor, is conveniently located just 0.1 miles from Victory Station. Attendees — including tourists — can easily travel to and from the American Airlines Center. There are also 138 bars within a mile of the American Airlines Center for pre and post-game drinks.
Houston and Dallas At a Glance
The cities of Houston and Dallas, both in Texas, are 239 miles apart but differ in attractions. Houston is America’s fourth-largest city, with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping, and nightlife. From strolling the Historic Heights to exploring the Space Center Houston, Houston is an urban chic city with Southern hospitality. There’s something for everyone in Houston.
Dallas is the ninth-largest city in America. Dallas can help one be bold. From sporting events to music festivals, Dallas can help one achieve a sense of belonging. One would feel a positive vibe with every step through the city, thanks to cultural experiences, historical properties, sustainable efforts, diverse neighborhoods, and gourmet restaurants.
Top Ranking
The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks weren’t first and second place in FlashPicks’ study. The New York Knicks topped the list with an overall score of 70.4. Madison Square Garden achieved the top score for public transportation, with Penn Station located underneath the arena. Madison Square Garden has the most bars within a mile, with 240 to choose from. The Knicks achieved the best score for Instagram hashtags, with a whopping 841,000 posts on the platform and a 67% “excellent” rating on TripAdvisor.
Callum Broxton, Head of Operations at FlashPicks said, “With the NBA’s global popularity soaring, we wanted to find out which teams and arenas are the best for tourists to attend a game … Our study shows that both the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks should be high on tourists’ bucket lists of NBA teams to go and see, as their respective arenas offer an affordable, convenient experience for basketball fans wanting to enjoy a game.”
