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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Brooklyn Nets Game Postponed Due To Snow Storm

As New York City gears for one of worst snowstorms in city history, all events are being cancelled. The teams will need to make up the game later this season.

By Dan Graves and Timmay!
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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, the NBA has officially postponed tonight's game between the Portland Trail Blazers and New Jersey Nets. The New York area is expect a historic snow storm that is expected to effectively shut down most of the region. Most flights are being cancelled as well.

The NBA later announced the make-up date will be Monday, April 6, near the end of the season. The Blazers previously had a break from April 4-8. The official press release:

The National Basketball Association games scheduled for this evening in the New York area have been postponed due to the expected severe weather conditions.

The Sacramento Kings at New York Knicks game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at Madison Square Garden. The Portland Trail Blazers at Brooklyn Nets game has been rescheduled for Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at Barclays Center.

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