It'll be a while before the NBA schedules another preseason game at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass. After a half in which mop-wielding ballboys got as much action as the players, the game between the Nets and Celtics was called on account of poor playing conditions. The center's basketball court had been placed over a minor league hockey rink. When the rink ice began melting, condensation built up on the court. Celtics were leading, 36-33, when it was called. None of the stats and records will count, the NBA announced.
- Boxscore - ESPN
- Nets-Celtics game called at halftime because of court conditions - AP
- Water problems cancel Celtics-Nets game at halftime - Worcester Telegram
- Photo Gallery: New Jersey Nets vs. Boston Celtics - Charles Krupa - AP
- Wet floor KOs Celtics game - Mark Murphy - Celtics Insider
- C’s, New Jersey slip up - Mark Murphy - Boston Herald
- Pruitt making a point - Mark Murphy - Boston Herald
- Moisture puts a damper on Celtics game - Marc J. Spears - Boston Globe
- Whole lot of gripes about half - Julian Garcia - lnternets
- Sussman Sez: Friday Night Lights (Out)... - Gary Sussman - New Jersey Nets
- Holiday on Ice - Joe Netsfan