The NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat was postponed and later canceled. What happened?

The organizers failed to ensure the quality of the court.

Details: Last night, in the 38th round of the NBA, the Chicago Bulls were set to face the Miami Heat at the United Center in Chicago. However, the start of the game was delayed, and after some time, it was officially announced that the game was canceled and would be rescheduled for a later date.

The root cause of the incident was an excessive amount of water on the court before tip-off. Organizers tried to dry the court using towels and mops, but their efforts were unsuccessful—the playing surface remained unfit for a professional game.

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Initially, the organizers postponed the game hoping to resolve the issue, but within an hour it became clear that the matchup would have to be canceled altogether.

The most likely reason for the amount of water was that the Chicago Blackhawks, who also play at the United Center, held several training sessions on Wednesday. This led to condensation forming on the court, which could not be eliminated in time.

At the moment, the official rescheduled date is unknown, and fans are voicing their frustration on social media.

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