Players for both teams were on the court at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City for warm-ups but were called back to their locker rooms.point 352 |
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According to the report, the affected player is not present in the arena and the test results were reported shortly before tip-off.point 110 |
“The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of tonight’s schedule of games until further notice.point 216 |
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The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic,” the league said in a statement.point 127 |
The organization later decided to nix the last game of the night between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings.point 339 |
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A referee assigned to work the game had previously worked in a Utah Jazz game, the NBA reported.point 79 |
The Utah Jazz said in a statement that a player on the team tested negative for strep throat, an upper respiratory infection and influenza Wednesday morning.point 213 |
“The individual’s symptoms diminished over the course of today, however, in a precautionary measure, and in consultation and cooperation with NBA medical staff and Oklahoma health officials, the decision was made to test for COVID-19,” the Utah Jazz said.point 348 |
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The player is in the care of health officials in Oklahoma City, the team said.point 64 |
“We wish this player a full and speedy recovery, and appreciate the work of health officials in Oklahoma to test a member of the Utah Jazz for COVID-19, as well as their prudent decision to test the entire team at this time,” Utah Gov.point 377 |
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Gary Herbert and Lt.point 17 | Gov.point 21 | Spencer Cox said in a joint statement.point 53 |
They added that they are working to identify individuals who have had close enough contact with the player as to have been potentially exposed.point 173 |
Meanwhile, this announcement has left fans confused at the game.point 228 |
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Juan Guerra II, who says he is an avid Thunder fan, told to CNN they had presented the National Anthem and announced the starting lineups.point 114 | 1
“And then boom, a guy in a suit started a joint conversation with all the referees, then both head coaches — next thing you knew the Jazz went into the locker room and then the Thunder,” the fan said.point 410 |
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The announcer at the game was heard telling fans that they were safe and to please leave the arena.point 81 |
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many sports leagues to consider making adjustments, including canceling events and holding games without fans.point 208 |