ATLANTA — 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 be announced at a later time.
A winter storm dumped snow and ice on the Atlanta area Friday and roads were expected to refreeze Saturday night.
Power outage numbers around Atlanta crept up Friday night as falling trees on power lines became a widespread issue. More than 110,000 customers were without electricity, mostly in the Atlanta area.
The Rockets-Hawks postponement marks the third game taken off the NBA schedule on Saturday.
Southern California wildfires forced officials to call off the San Antonio Spurs game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and the Charlotte Hornets contest vs. the L.A. Clippers at Intuit Dome.