The NBL has decided to cancel the remaining games of the Grand Final series between the Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats.<\/p>\n
Game four was scheduled to be played on Friday at RAC Arena. Sydney Kings management have indicated today that they did not wish to proceed with the remainder of the series given the global uncertainty and effects around COVID-19.<\/p>\n
NBL Owner and Executive Chairman Larry Kestelman said: \u201cWe respect the decision in what are extraordinary times for everyone. We are understanding of not just the players\u2019 health and well being but also their desire to be with their families, especially given so many of them have family overseas. <\/p>\n
\u201cHaving consulted with the Australian Basketball Players\u2019 Association we have decided the remaining games shall not be played. With Perth leading the best of five game series 2-1, we will now consider a decision on the outcome of the championship over the next 48 hours.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe acknowledge both teams for what has been a fantastic series and season. Sydney was the only team to have gone through an entire NBL season on top of the ladder and Perth was leading the Grand Final series.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has been an incredible season for the NBL and one of the best in our 41-year history with record attendances and world class basketball. We thank all of our teams, officials, staff, partners and fans for their outstanding support and we look forward to returning even bigger and better in 2020-21.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wish everyone around Australia and around the world all the very best and to stay safe during these challenging times.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe remaining games of the NBL Grand Final Series have been cancelled, with a decision on the outcome of the championship to be determined in the next 48 hours.
#NBL20<\/a> has been, and will always be remembered as incredible. We'll be back, bigger and better in #NBL21<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qEvpniTGiP<\/a><\/p>\n— NBL (@NBL) March 17, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n