NBA postpones Rockets-Hawks game due to winter storm in Atlanta
Game in between Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to the winter storm.
The NBA said the decision was made “to prioritize the safety of players, fans and staff due to severe weather and hazardous ice conditions in the Atlanta area.”
The league said the date of the rescheduled game will be announced at a later date. The Rockets’ team flight arrived in Atlanta before the delay was announced.
A winter storm dumped snow and ice on the Atlanta area on Friday, and roads are expected to freeze again Saturday night.
The number of power outages in the Atlanta area increased Friday night as trees falling on power lines became a widespread issue. More than 110,000 customers were without power, mostly in the Atlanta area.
On Friday, four passengers were injured after a Delta Air Lines flight bound for Minneapolis aborted takeoff. Delta spokesman Morgan Durant said the plane had an engine problem.
Although the problem occurred during a snowstorm that caused massive cancellations and delays at Atlanta — the world’s busiest airport — officials could not say whether the problem was weather-related.
The 201 passengers, two pilots and five flight attendants on board were evacuated from the Boeing 757-300 using inflatable slides and brought back to the concourse by buses. One of the injured passengers was taken to the hospital, while three others were treated at the airport with minor injuries.
Associated Press reports.
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2025-01-11 16:41:00
