In late 2003, the church signed a long-term lease with the city of Houston to acquire the Compaq Center, a 29-year-old former sports arena.
Some observers also criticize the absence of traditional religious symbols in the former Compaq Center, such as a cross or altar.
It was renamed the Compaq Center from 1998-2003.
What was most telling followed the Houston Rockets' 83-71 victory in the Compaq Center.
The team had played their home games in the Toyota Center, which they moved to from the Compaq Center for the 2003-04 season.
Officials with the Compaq Center canceled Thursday's game for the city's women's professional basketball team.
The Compaq Center had a maximum capacity of 16,285, which was reduced for Bad Blood.
This was their final year in the Compaq Center.
The celebration echoed through the Compaq Center and filtered hauntingly into the loser's locker room.
The Compaq Center was formerly the name of the following locations: