> At a Glance
> – Bulls vs. Heat postponed due to condensation on court
> – 2-hour delay before officials called off game
> – Makeup date not yet announced
> – Why it matters: Tickets remain valid, but Heat have no more scheduled visits to Chicago
Thursday’s Eastern Conference matchup between the Bulls and Heat never tipped off, becoming a rare NBA postponement after condensation formed on the United Center floor.
The Delay
Players were sent back to their locker rooms after tipoff passed and maintenance crews worked to address the court conditions. The Bulls cited above-average temperatures and humidity in Chicago as the likely cause of the condensation.
After nearly two hours of delays, officials postponed the contest entirely.
Schedule Impact
With the Heat not scheduled to return to Chicago this season, the league faces a scheduling challenge. The teams do have two games remaining in Miami:
- January 30 at Miami
- February 1 at Miami
Key Takeaways
- Condensation caused by unusual Chicago weather conditions
- Game delayed nearly 2 hours before postponement
- Tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date
- No makeup date has been announced
- Heat’s remaining games vs. Bulls are both in Miami
The postponement leaves both teams with an unexpected break in their schedules as they await word on when this game might be made up.
