Twitter reacts after Thunder vs. Jazz game postponed minutes before tipoff

Twitter unleashes disappointment after Thunder vs. Jazz game postponed minutes before tipoff

By Amy Kaplan | Mar 11, 2020

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Twitter unleashes disappointment after Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz game postponed minutes before tipoff.

Just moments before the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz game was set to begin, it was postponed. As abrupt as the decision was, it was also something we all thought we’d see coming. Sports leagues all over the world are canceling, postponing or altering their schedules and it appears as though this NBA game is no different. The coronavirus has affected yet another sporting event.

The game was officially postponed due to an illness, which triggered coronavirus fears and even caused the Oklahoma City Police to lock down the stadium while plans were put into place.

Here’s the moment the players were pulled off the court.

Here's the moment the Jazz & Thunder left the court in Oklahoma City. Reports say the game postponed because of illness to a player or players (reportedly Gobert & Mudiay among others) Announcer in the arena finished by saying "you're all safe" ...Yikes! pic.twitter.com/FJc5ayBPo0
— Dave Fox (@Davefox2) March 12, 2020

As reports were surfacing from the packed arena, fans online were also reacting to the shocking situation.

Some made light of the situation.

https://twitter.com/HannahKapalot/status/1237902746164113415?s=20

https://twitter.com/A_Journe/status/1237902698860761094?s=20

Others had some logistical concerns.

And some were just downright mad.

That was a CRAZY scene before the Jazz-Thunder game.

My GOD.
— Vincent Frank (@VincentFrankNFL) March 12, 2020

Wow they postponed the Thunder-Jazz game and the fans were already in the arena! Players on the court! Game ready to go! I would of been tight!
— Jerellz The General 🪖 (@atajerellz) March 12, 2020

And still more wondered about the status of other games going forward.

https://twitter.com/RicknSugarLand/status/1237902727386222594?s=20

This #Sabres50 season is just going to haunt us even longer isn’t it? Games are going to start to get pushed back after this jazz/thunder debacle. #sabres
— David Militello (@david_militello) March 12, 2020

https://twitter.com/GLORYJ3T/status/1237903853883924480?s=20

And there was that one fan who seemed pleased with the decision.

https://twitter.com/AmericanNumbers/status/1237903934364225536?s=20

At press time the news was still developing. Please follow along with FanSided NBA for all your news and updates.

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