'I'm sure it was in people's heads, but when you're out there, it's really hard to turn it off, which actually adds to the danger of it because you might be thinking about it once you have an angle to make a move or you start to get aggressive,' Curry said. Obviously you feel for the fans, looking forward to this game, who paid good money, but in the long run, obviously you want everybody healthy for the regular season. Once slipped at the top, started messing with knees, ankles and stuff like that, I don't think it's worth it. 'It was a little iffy,' Warriors guard and 2014-15 NBA MVP Stephen Curry said of the court, adding that there were spots where it felt as if players' feet could slip from underneath them. Officials had spoken with both coaches earlier in the game as players continued to slip on the court, and the possibility that the game could be called off was mentioned. Warriors forward Draymond Green was asked if he'd ever experienced anything like tonight's cancellation, and he said, 'Snow day.'īeginning this season, the Valley View Casino Center is the home of the San Diego Gulls hockey club, an affiliate to the NHL's Anaheim Ducks, so ice is a potential factor. Said Warriors center Marreese Speights: 'It was bad. told me at halftime he was playing a little bit on the cautious side just because he didn't want to risk anything, which we were obviously fine with.'

'The players were aware of it, they were playing. 'One time we were running, I was holding my breath a little bit,' Walton said. Said Walton: 'It seemed to be on that left side of the court in front of our bench was the worst. 'They felt that there was a possibility of players getting hurt,' said Lakers coach Byron Scott, who said he spoke with Warriors interim coach Luke Walton and that both agreed the game should be called off. Officials discontinued the game with 2:16 left in the third quarter after Warriors guard Leandro Barbosa slipped on the court. SAN DIEGO - A preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors held at the Valley View Casino Center was called off late in the third quarter Saturday because of poor conditions on the court, with players from both teams continually slipping on wet spots. Lakers-Warriors called early due to wet, unplayable floor You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser

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