Spurs-Pistons postponed due to positive COVID-19 test
Second Spurs game postponed this season
Andrew Cely, Sports Producer/Reporter
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson, guard Dejounte Murray (5), guard Patty Mills (8) and forward DeMar DeRozan (10) react during a timeout in play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland) (Todd Kirkland, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
SAN ANTONIO – The Rodeo Road Trip is officially on hold.
On Monday, a member of the Spurs tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the NBA to postpone Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to Health and Safety Protocols. The positive test and resultant contact tracing meant San Antonio did not having the “league-required eight available players to proceed” with the game as scheduled. No further details were provided.
San Antonio has won five of their last six games after Sunday night’s 122-110 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. They are currently scheduled to resume their road trip on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tip off at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is currently set for 7 p.m.