HOUSTON — The Nuggets slipped into Oklahoma City on Thursday just ahead of a terrible ice storm that is crippling the city.
Yet, as far-fetched as it may sound, there is a watch on the game itself. Meteorologists in Oklahoma City have described this storm — which has brought freezing rain and expected snow as much as six inches — as potentially one of the worst the area has seen.
The biggest issue is the availability of each team, but with the Nuggets already in town, that’s a large problem avoided.
Referees have to make it into town as well, and arena personnel must get to the Ford Center. The game isn’t until tomorrow night at 7 p.m. local, 6 p.m. mountain time, so there could be time for conditions to slightly improve.
A final decision probably wouldn’t be made until an hour or two before the game is scheduled to begin. The NBA makes that call.
The Nuggets left Houston in a hurry late Wednesday night in anticipation of the storm in order to get in before it hit.
Their game against Oklahoma City is the second of a three-game trip, which started with a 97-92 win against Houston. The trip wraps up on Sunday morning at San Antonio.
Chris Dempsey: 303-954-1279 or cdempsey@denverpost.com
