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NBA game called off due to leaky roof

The scheduled NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the New Orleans Pelicans has been postponed due to concerns about a wet floor inside the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

A makeup date is to be determined.

A leak in the building's roof allowed rainwater to seep onto the court, and a delay began shortly before the scheduled tipoff.

Officials raised a catch basin to the roof to catch the incoming water while workers dried the floor with towels.

A delay of approximately 90 minutes ensued while officials of the two teams and the NBA discussed options.