DALLAS (105.3 the Fan) - On Tuesday morning, the Dallas Mavericks first decided to cancel media availability at practice due to a power outage at the team's downtown workout facility.
Shortly thereafter came word to 105.3 The Fan that Dallas' next home game at the American Airlines Center, scheduled for Wednesday night against the visiting Detroit Pistons, is also being shut down due to an order from Texas governor Greg Abbott.
A "state of emergency'' has been declared in response to the severe weather that has impacted all activities, and even safety, in DFW.
Safe travel for all involved is among the many issues here. Also of concern is the use of energy needed to stage a game at an arena when millions of people across the state of Texans are without power in their homes.
The Dallas Stars were also forced to cancel their second consecutive game on Tuesday because of the conditions.
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There has been no update on a timeline for rescheduling at the time of this report.
The Mavericks were last on the floor on Sunday night against the Portland Trailblazers, falling 121-118 at the American Airlines Center, despite 44 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds from Luka Doncic.