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NBA: we have a problem in Houston: Rockets-Spurs postponed 22 minutes

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It sometimes happens in the NBA, too. The world&#8217s most famous and popular basketball league is the epitome of excellence but, on occasion it goes wrong. After the recent problem because of a slippery floor, this time it is a problem at the basket that delays the start of a game. The incident happened in Houston before the two-game ball between the hosts and the Spurs. During the warm-up phase, a player “bent” one of the two baskets, leading to the’inevitable substitution.

Fabrizio PonciroliFilled arena for the’NBA, however, the game is not played. Images

Full arena for the'NBA, however the game is not played. Images
The United Center in Chicago was packed with people who came to the arena to see the challenge between Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat
Unfortunately, however, the race was postponed due to the condition of the parquet floor
The United Center also hosts the Chicago Blackhawks ice hockey team, which had been playing for a few hours
The match was postponed due to moisture on the parquet floor, making the surface impassable
Despite the efforts of the facility officials, there&#039s been no way to ensure the safety of the players
Initially the match had been postponed by two hours but it was not enough
Officials, d'agree with the'organization and both teams, decided to postpone the challenge
The challenge between Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat has been postponed to a date to be determined

The tickets purchased for the challenge will also be valid for the new date
Players took the opportunity to take a few selfies with fans and sign autographs
"We apologize for the'inconvenience" wrote the Chicago Bulls on X but in the comments section there was a lot of controversy

Three technicians worked on the basket for a few minutes before the Spurs left the court and returned to the locker room about eight minutes after the scheduled start of the game. Some Rockets remained on the court warming up, shooting on the undamaged basket. All settled after 22 minutes. However, with nine minutes left in the game, there was a second interruption for a recheck on the basket replaced at the beginning of the game. Another nine minutes of waiting for the players and fans who, however, were able to celebrate the Rockets’ victory: 111-106 the final.

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In the other games of the night, Phoenix beat Philadelphia: 116-110 the final. For the Spurs, dragged by an excellent Booker (27 points), it was the 12th win in the last 16 games played. Chicago also smiles, which easily got rid of the LA Clippers (138-110 the final with as many as 25 triples scored for the Bulls). Utah also did well, surprisingly getting the better of its challenge with Minnesota: 127-122. For Hardy, coach of the Jazz, it was success number 100 in his career.

Important success of the LA Lakers who knocked out Denver: 115-107.Once again, the yellowviola thanked the super performance of Doncic who ended the match with 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. For James, a solid 19-point contribution. Bad defeat for Golden State, which surrendered to Toronto (145-127).

Finally, Miami overcame Sacramento with a final score of 130-117. Fontecchio shined again. For the Italian, a good 19 minutes on the court with 15 points on the scoreboard and a new performance that bodes well for his immediate future. Adebayo’s contribution was excellent, finishing with 25 points.

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