Slick conditions keep Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls off court
Sun Sentinel••sports
Key Points:
- The NBA game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls scheduled for Thursday night at the United Center was postponed nearly two hours after tipoff due to condensation causing a slick and unsafe playing surface.
- Despite attempts to dry the court and lower the arena temperature, the moisture on the floor remained, leading officials and players from both teams to agree the court was unplayable, prioritizing player safety.
- A makeup date for the game has not been announced, with scheduling complicated by upcoming games and other events at the venue, including a Blackhawks game on Friday.
- Heat coach Erik Spoelstra noted this was an unusual situation, recalling similar past issues with condensation affecting games and practices, and expressed sympathy for Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel following his recent
