The 5 most atmospheric basketball arenas in the NBA

1. The United Center, Chicago Bulls

A general view of the United Center before the start of a game. (Getty Images)

Before you read any further, watch this video to see why everyone outside the Windy City fears playing at the United Center:

In the 2000′s, the Bulls fans outnumbered any other franchise in attendance and in 2013; they are the top once again. Michael Jordan built this franchise through his 6 championship wins but today, Derrick Rose and co. run it. The 2000′s saw a drought in playoff runs yet, the fans didn’t fail to show up. When D-Rose hurt his knee in early 2012, hopes were lost – anywhere but Chicago. The fans still flocked at the United Center to cheer their team that bagged the number 1 seed in the East in 2012.

“The Madhouse on Madison” hosts the loudest, most enthusiastic and most dedicated basketball fans in the country. While a title run is eminent, just to imagine what the atmosphere would be like to relive the glories of the 90′s seems so daunting for any team to face up against the Bulls.