NBA Reschedules Games Postponed by LA Wildfires and Atlanta Storm
League Finalizes Schedule Changes
After three games were postponed last week — two in Los Angeles and one in Atlanta — the league announced Wednesday that it has rescheduled nine games to accommodate the impacted teams.
Los Angeles Games Rescheduled
The Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets was the first contest to be postponed on Jan. 9, and that game will now be held at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 19.
Two days later, the Los Angeles Clippers’ home game against the Hornets was postponed. The Clippers will now host the Hornets at the Intuit Dome on March 16.
Atlanta Game Rescheduled
Crossing the country, the Hawks’ game against the Houston Rockets had to be postponed due to a winter storm on Jan. 11. Atlanta and Houston will now meet up on Jan. 28 at State Farm Arena.
Scheduling Changes
With the three games being moved to later in the season, six other changes had to be made for scheduling purposes. Here are those changes:
- Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Clippers moved from Jan. 21 to Jan. 20.
- Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz moved from Jan. 23 to March 19.
- Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers moved from Feb. 11 to Feb. 10.
- Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Clippers moved from March 16 to Jan. 23.
- Washington Wizards at Portland Trail Blazers moved from March 18 to March 17.
- Los Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz moved from March 19 to Feb. 13.
Conclusion
The NBA has successfully rescheduled the games affected by the LA wildfires and Atlanta storm, ensuring that the impacted teams can continue their seasons. The league’s flexibility and cooperation with the teams have allowed for a smooth transition, minimizing disruptions to the schedule.
FAQs
* Q: Why were the games postponed?
A: The games were postponed due to the California wildfires and Atlanta winter storm, which made it impossible for the teams to play safely.
* Q: How many games were rescheduled?
A: Nine games were rescheduled to accommodate the impacted teams.
* Q: When will the rescheduled games take place?
A: The rescheduled games will take place on the following dates: Lakers vs. Hornets (Feb. 19), Clippers vs. Hornets (March 16), Hawks vs. Rockets (Jan. 28), and the other six games listed above.
