The NBA has made the decision to postpone the Wednesday night game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans due to a historic winter storm that blanketed the city with about a foot of snow. The winter storm that hit on Tuesday created hazardous road conditions in a city not accustomed to such heavy snowfall, leading to challenges in snow removal efforts.
The Milwaukee Bucks took proactive measures by arriving in New Orleans a day earlier than usual, flying in on Monday to ensure they were in place if the game could proceed at the Smoothie King Center, which has a seating capacity of 18,000. However, with temperatures remaining in the 30s on Wednesday and many major highways in the metro area closed by authorities, the decision was made to postpone the game.
Throughout the city, surface roads were left icy and treacherous, prompting schools and businesses to remain closed on Wednesday. The Bucks are now faced with uncertainty regarding their travel plans, as they are scheduled to play in Miami on Thursday. It is unclear whether they will be able to depart from New Orleans in time for the game.
Louis Armstrong International Airport also felt the impact of the winter storm, canceling all commercial departures on Wednesday. The Pelicans, who were set to play in Memphis on Friday night, will now have to adjust their schedule accordingly due to the game postponement.
This winter storm has disrupted not only the NBA schedule but also daily life in New Orleans, highlighting the challenges posed by extreme weather events in regions unaccustomed to such conditions.
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