(Eric Walden | The Salt Lake Tribune) Vivint Smart Home Arena's building operations crew disassembles the basketball court after the Jazz's Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, victory over the Washington Wizards in preparation for a hip-hop concert on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The Viv hosted an event for nine straight days from Feb. 21 to 29, each requiring a floor changeover.
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