NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans
2 months ago

NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The NBA has postponed Wednesday night's game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in the Big Easy. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the weather by flying in Monday, a day earlier than usual, in the event that road conditions became safe enough to hold the game at the 18,000-seat, downtown Smoothie King Center. But temperatures remained in the 30s on Wednesday, many main highways in the metro areas were closed by authorities and surface roads throughout town remained coated in ice.

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Winter storm causes rescheduling of NBA and college games across the South
2 months ago

Winter storm causes rescheduling of NBA and college games across the South

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wednesday night's NBA contest between the Milwaukee Bucks and …

Winter storm causes rescheduling of NBA and college games across the South
2 months ago

Winter storm causes rescheduling of NBA and college games across the South

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW ORLEANS — The NBA and multiple college basketball conferences postponed games in response to winter weather that broke snowfall records in some southern states and coated others with a mix of snow and ice. In nearby Baton Rouge, LSU’s fifth-ranked women’s basketball team was …

NBA game postponed in rare circumstances as 'once in a lifetime' snowstorm hits city
2 months ago

NBA game postponed in rare circumstances as 'once in a lifetime' snowstorm hits city

Daily Mail  

The NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night has been postponed due to a rare snowstorm hitting Louisiana. The Bucks had tried to beat the weather by flying into New Orleans earlier than planned on Monday, but tonight's game has still been postponed. The Bucks are scheduled to play in Miami on Thursday, and …

Wednesday’s Bucks-Pelicans game in New Orleans postponed due to snow
2 months ago

Wednesday’s Bucks-Pelicans game in New Orleans postponed due to snow

New York Times  

After a historic snowstorm left roadways in New Orleans covered with ice and much of the city inaccessible by car, the NBA postponed Wednesday’s game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Milwaukee Bucks. Per league and team sources, the Bucks will not be able to fly back to Milwaukee on Wednesday and instead will attempt to return early enough …

Milwaukee visits New Orleans following McCollum’s 45-point performance
2 months ago

Milwaukee visits New Orleans following McCollum’s 45-point performance

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after CJ McCollum scored 45 points in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 123-119 overtime win over the Utah Jazz. New Orleans allows 117.2 points to opponents and has been outscored by 8.0 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 7-3, averaging …

NBA postpones Rockets vs Hawks game due to winter storm
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA postpones Rockets vs Hawks game due to winter storm

The Hindu  

The game between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of a winter storm. The NBA said the decision was made “to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area.” The league said a date for a rescheduled game will …

NBA postpones Rockets vs. Hawks game because of winter storm
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA postpones Rockets vs. Hawks game because of winter storm

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The game between the Houston …

Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in Miami
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in Miami

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Trey Murphy III knew his mother was in downtown New Orleans to ring in the new year. “But there were a lot of people that didn’t hear that sigh of relief today.” Wednesday was a game day for Murphy and the New Orleans Pelicans. Their minds, predictably, were in New Orleans — as they, like the rest of …

New Orleans takes on Miami on 10-game skid
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans takes on Miami on 10-game skid

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans looks to stop its 10-game losing streak with a victory over Miami. The Pelicans average 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.1 fewer made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Heat give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Heat: 6-4, averaging 110.5 points, …

Bucks and Thunder to vie for NBA Cup championship following semifinal victories
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3 months, 1 week ago

Bucks and Thunder to vie for NBA Cup championship following semifinal victories

CNN  

CNN — The second edition of the NBA Cup championship game will pit the Milwaukee Bucks versus the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday after both teams emerged from the in-season tournament semifinals on Saturday. “That was the most important thing down the stretch.” The Bucks improved to 11-1 all-time in NBA Cup games, with …

New Orleans and Cleveland Set to Clash in Non-Conference Showdown
4 months, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans and Cleveland Set to Clash in Non-Conference Showdown

Associated Press  

New Orleans and Cleveland clash in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday night. The Cavaliers hold the edge with a 8-0 record, while the Pelicans are struggling at 3-5. The Pelicans will be without key players Trey Murphy, Jordan Hawkins, and CJ McCollum due to injuries. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, are without Dean Wade, Caris LeVert, and Emoni Bates due to illnesses. …

NBA: Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks visit plummeting New Orleans Pelicans
2 years ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks visit plummeting New Orleans Pelicans

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks didn’t take full advantage of its recent homestand. The New Orleans Pelicans desperately needs to take advantage of its four-game homestand that begins Wednesday night against the Mavericks. “Just seeing where guys’ legs are, seeing where they are mentally, just seeing how many teams stick to their game plan.” The Pelicans have lost six of their last …

More COVID woes: NBA postpones Thursday's Nets-Blazers game
3 years, 3 months ago

More COVID woes: NBA postpones Thursday's Nets-Blazers game

The Hindu  

The NBA on Wednesday called off the next game for both the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets due to COVID-19 issues, after determining that neither team has the minimum eight players necessary to start a contest. Brooklyn's next possible game would be Saturday, part of the NBA's five-game Christmas slate, with the Nets scheduled to visit the Los Angeles …

N.B.A.'s Adam Silver says Christmas games will go on
3 years, 3 months ago

N.B.A.'s Adam Silver says Christmas games will go on

The Hindu  

The National Basketball Association has no plans to pause its season despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, league commissioner Adam Silver said. Seven games have been postponed since last week, with a report on the league's website saying at least 84 players from 20 teams had entered health and safety protocols as of Tuesday. U.S. media reported the 10 NBA …

NBA Postpones Five Games over Covid Concerns
3 years, 3 months ago

NBA Postpones Five Games over Covid Concerns

News 18  

The NBA announced the postponement of five games on Sunday amid a rising tide of Covid-19 cases around the league. “The next games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers, as well as the next two games for the Brooklyn Nets, have been postponed because of players and staff members entering NBA health and safety protocols,” the league …

NBA champion Bucks to visit White House on Nov. 8
3 years, 4 months ago

NBA champion Bucks to visit White House on Nov. 8

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Milwaukee Bucks will visit …

NBA: Spurs-Pelicans game called off in contact tracing measure, league's virus woes continue
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Spurs-Pelicans game called off in contact tracing measure, league's virus woes continue

Firstpost  

As has been the case with most of the other games that have been postponed, contact tracing was cited as the cause of the Spurs-Pelicans postponement. San Antonio’s game in New Orleans was called off Monday night in the latest virus-related postponement for the NBA, one that came when the league determined that neither team would have enough players available. …

NBA: Celtics-Heat game postponed due to virus concerns - Basketball News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Celtics-Heat game postponed due to virus concerns - Basketball News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Boston was going to have to face Miami with the NBA minimum of eight players on Sunday night. Sunday’s game between Boston and Miami was postponed — not because the Celtics ruled out seven players because of the league's health and safety protocols for playing during the coronavirus pandemic, but because of concerns of exposure within the Heat roster. The …

Bucks resume NBA playoffs after sparking historic stoppage
4 years, 6 months ago

Bucks resume NBA playoffs after sparking historic stoppage

Associated Press  

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Milwaukee Bucks came to the arena and prepared for a game, just as they did three days earlier. The rescheduled Game 5 of the Bucks’ series against Orlando began Saturday as the NBA postseason resumed after a historic stoppage that players hope will bring change in their communities. We’re in the trenches and we’re …

NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments
4 years, 6 months ago

NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments

Associated Press  

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — NBA players want change that makes their communities safer. “We’re all hurt, we’re all tired of just seeing the same thing over and over again and everybody just expects us to be OK just because we get paid great money,” Paul said. “We’re human, we have real feelings and I’m glad that we got a …

NBA schedules tripleheaders for Saturday, Sunday
4 years, 6 months ago

NBA schedules tripleheaders for Saturday, Sunday

Associated Press  

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Milwaukee Bucks were the first team that refused to take the floor in these NBA playoffs, and they’ll be in the first game when play resumes Saturday. On Saturday: Milwaukee takes on Orlando at 3:30 p.m., followed by Oklahoma City against Houston at 6:30 p.m. and the Los Angeles Lakers meeting Portland at 9 …

NBA playoffs to resume Saturday after the Bucks boycotted game over Jacob Blake shooting
4 years, 6 months ago

NBA playoffs to resume Saturday after the Bucks boycotted game over Jacob Blake shooting

Daily Mail  

The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after play was suspended on Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted their postseason game against the Orlando Magic in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake. In this picture from Wednesday night, Bucks teammates Sterling Brown and George Hill read statements to the media Members of the Los Angeles Lakers, including LeBron …

NBA arenas set to be used as voting centers as part of social justice initiative
4 years, 7 months ago

NBA arenas set to be used as voting centers as part of social justice initiative

LA Times  

The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday following a three-day stoppage in the aftermath of the police shooting of Jacob Blake. executive director Michele Roberts and NBA commissioner Adam Silver: We had a candid, impassioned and productive conversation yesterday between NBA players, coaches and team governors regarding next steps to further our collective efforts and actions in support of social justice …

NBA postpones playoff games after Bucks boycott to protest racial injustice - Sportstar
4 years, 7 months ago

NBA postpones playoff games after Bucks boycott to protest racial injustice - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The National Basketball Association postponed three playoff games scheduled for Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game five of its playoff series against Orlando Magic in protest over racial injustice. In addition to the Bucks-Magic game, the Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers games were also postponed and will be rescheduled, the …

NBA Postpones Games After Milwaukee Bucks Boycott, Other Sports Follow Suit
4 years, 7 months ago

NBA Postpones Games After Milwaukee Bucks Boycott, Other Sports Follow Suit

News 18  

The National Basketball Association postponed all three playoff games on Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic to protest racial injustice, triggering similar moves across other sports. Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer and the Women’s NBA also postponed games, while two-times tennis Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka joined the protests by …

NBA Teams Boycott Playoff Games After Kenosha Police Shooting
4 years, 7 months ago

NBA Teams Boycott Playoff Games After Kenosha Police Shooting

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The NBA postponed all playoff games on Wednesday night in response to several teams’ decisions to not participate over the recent police shooting of a Black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin, which has resulted in days of unrest. “The past four months have shed a light on the ongoing racial injustices facing our African American community,” Bucks guard …

NBA season is SUSPENDED over coronavirus: All games are postponed
5 years ago

NBA season is SUSPENDED over coronavirus: All games are postponed

Daily Mail  

The NBA has announced the indefinite suspension of its season due to coronavirus fears following the postponement of Wednesday's Jazz-Thunder game in Oklahoma City, where Utah center Rudy Gobert has tested positive for the respiratory infection. The NBA postponed the season Wednesday night, shortly after the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz game was called off. NBA postponed all games …

NBA wrap: Road Warriors Milwaukee Bucks too hot from the field, beats Nuggets
6 years, 4 months ago

NBA wrap: Road Warriors Milwaukee Bucks too hot from the field, beats Nuggets

The Hindu  

Milwaukee Bucks, which has been road warriors in November, took its show on the road to Denver on Sunday, roughly 24 hours after losing in overtime to the Clippers in Los Angeles. For a team that would have had every excuse to be tired — which often leads to poor shooting — Milwaukee was hot from the field, shooting 57-percent …

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