| |
|
NBA -- Season set to restart in July
By Homer D. Sayson
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 05 Jun 2020
CHICAGO -- At last.
After ongoing coronavirus pandemic abruptly ended the 2019-20 campaign last March 12, a truncated NBA season is set to return in Orlando, Florida.
Per Adrian Wojnanowski of ESPN, the NBA board of governors voted 29-1 in favor a return that will include 22 teams ---- 13 from the Western Conference and nine from the Eastern Conference.
No definite date has been pegged yet pending more details to be worked out but here's what you need to know:
1) The 22 teams will each play eight regular season games with the No.8 and No.9 finishers in each conference fighting it out for a spot in the playoffs The No.8 placer will have a twice to beat advantage over the No.9 placer.
2) Training camp opens July 9 to 11.
3) Games begins July 31 while the playoffs, including the NBA Finals, end on October 12.
Because the schedule that has been moved up, the 2020-21 NBA regular season is now projected to start "likely on December 1," ESPN reported.
No word yet if media members, if any, are allowed to cover the games at the Walt Disney Resort. And barring any new developments, there will be no fans allowed in the arena. (HDS)
Following a positive on two Utah Jazz players, the NBA acted quickly to stem the spread of COVID-19 and ordered the suspension of action.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Homer D. Sayson.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Kyoguchi Defends WBA 108 Super Title Nov 3 in Osaka
By Carlos Costa, , Tue, 29 Sep 2020“LIKE A DREAM” – BRIEDIS RETURNS TO LATVIA WITH THE ALI TROPHY
, Tue, 29 Sep 2020BAKER TO FIAZ: PLEASE TURN UP!
, Tue, 29 Sep 2020GMs Mark Paragua, Banjo Barcenilla, IM Paulo Bersamina post 1-2-3 finish in online GM Balinas chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 29 Sep 2020The Past Week in Action 27 September 2020: Seven Title Fights in Two Nights!
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 29 Sep 2020DANNY ROMAN HAS SIGHTS SET ON CHALLENGING ALL SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS
, Tue, 29 Sep 2020Live X Live Presents: Pitbull – Live & Timeless Two Global Concert Events on Oct. 10 + 17 on FITE
, Tue, 29 Sep 2020CALIC: I WILL PROVE MYSELF ON THE BIG STAGE
, Tue, 29 Sep 2020"Irish" Micky Ward: One of boxing's most beloved ring warriors
, Tue, 29 Sep 2020SELBY VS. KAMBOSOS JR LANDS ON USYK-CHISORA UNDERCARD
, Mon, 28 Sep 2020COSTA: INOUE vs CASIMERO, A SECOND LOOK
By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 28 Sep 2020MAGSAYO Vs HERMOSILLO HEADLINES FS1 PBC FIGHT NIGHT OCT 3 IN L.A.
, Mon, 28 Sep 2020FIAZ: TALK IS CHEAP, I’LL MAKE HIM PAY
, Mon, 28 Sep 2020No problem for Casimero
By Joaquin Henson, , Mon, 28 Sep 2020BABIC: ‘THE SAVAGE’ WANTS TO SEE BLOOD
, Mon, 28 Sep 2020BRIEDIS WINS THE MUHAMMAD ALI TROPHY AFTER ENTHRALLING FINAL
, Mon, 28 Sep 2020PHOTOS/VIDEOS: TWINS JERMELL AND JERMALL CHARLO TURN IN IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCES IN HISTORIC SHOWTIME PPV® DOUBLEHEADER VICTORIES
, Sun, 27 Sep 2020Josh Taylor Destroys Khongsong in 1; Wants Ramírez Next
By Carlos Costa, , Sun, 27 Sep 2020Jermell Charlo Brutalizes Jeison Rosario, Claims WBA/IBF/WBC Super Welter World Titles
By Carlos Costa, , Sun, 27 Sep 2020Nery Desicions Alameda, Conquers WBC Super Bantam World Title
By Carlos Costa, , Sun, 27 Sep 2020MEXICO HOSTS ESTRADA, CHOCOLATITO AND MARTINEZ TRIPLE WORLD TITLE BLOCKBUSTER
, Sun, 27 Sep 2020NERY BEATS ALAMEDA TO CAPTURE WBC SUPERBANTAM TITLE
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 27 Sep 2020WBC SUPERBANTAM ELIMINATOR: ROMAN EDGES PAYANO
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 27 Sep 2020Victorious Casimero Stops Micah in 3; Wants Inoue
By Carlos Costa, , Sun, 27 Sep 2020JERMALL CHARLO WARDS OFF DEREVYANCHENKO WITH UD VICTORY
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 27 Sep 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
