The NBA said the decision was made “to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area.”

The NBA announced that Saturday's scheduled game between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta has been postponed. In

Saturday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets has been postponed due to inclement weather in Atlanta, the NBA announced. The game was scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena.