NBA sets weekend schedule after players agree to resume postseason

The NBA announced the updated postseason schedule after the league postponed play following the Bucks’ decision to not play on Wednesday.

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The NBA announced the updated postseason schedule after the league postponed play following the decision by the Milwaukee Bucks to not play Game 5 on Wednesday to condemn racism and police brutality following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

The NBA and NBPA on Friday agreed to resume the postseason with the understanding that the league together with the players will work to enact several commitments and initiatives to help raise awareness for key issues and promote social equality in the United States.

Among the conditions set forth, team governors will work with local elections officials to convert arenas into voting locations for the 2020 general election to allow for a safe in-person voting option for communities to vulnerabilities to COVID.

The players agreed that putting together a plan to help raise awareness for voting was a key issue in agreeing to resume the season. Additionally, the players also wanted to create a social justice coalition that will focus on key issues.

The full schedule released by the NBA:

Saturday:

Game Away Home Time (ET) TV
5 Orlando Milwaukee 3:30 p.m. ESPN
5 Oklahoma City Houston 6:30 p.m. TNT
5 Portland L.A. Lakers 9 p.m. TNT

Sunday:

Game Away Home Time (ET) TV
1 Boston Toronto 1 p.m. ESPN
6 L.A. Clippers Dallas 3:30 p.m. ESPN
6 Denver Utah 8:30 p.m. TNT

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