Do you think the home crowd actually gives teams a real advantage?

[patoowardfan]

I’ve heard people say a loud and supportive home crowd can totally change the energy of a game, but is that really true? Does it give teams an edge, or is it more about the players’ mindset? Have you noticed any specific games where the crowd seemed to make a difference?

 

[Loppy]

I’ve heard people say a loud and supportive home crowd can totally change the energy of a game, but is that really true? Does it give teams an edge, or is it more about the players’ mindset? Have you noticed any specific games where the crowd seemed to make a difference?

Oh, 100%—a hyped-up crowd can turn the whole vibe of a game into a gladiator arena, firing up players and rattling opponents; I swear some playoff comebacks feel like the fans scored the points themselves!