Nets forced to practice in Atlanta with travel plans upended by NYC blizzard

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The blizzard is affecting everyone in New York, especially those trying to get home.

The Nets, who blew a late lead in a loss at Atlanta on Sunday night, were unable to fly back after the game or on Monday morning due to the historic snowstorm, a source confirmed to The Post.

Michael Porter Jr. attempts a shot during the Nets’ Feb. 22 loss to the Hawks. NBAE via Getty Images

With the snow still coming down in the city, the Nets practiced in Atlanta on Monday and planned to fly out Tuesday morning — just hours before they face the Mavericks at Barclays Center at 7:30 p.m.

Similarly, Dallas (20-36), which defeated the Pacers on Sunday, is staying in Indiana on Monday night.


A green Bobcat S550 clears snow outside Barclays Center during a blizzard.
The snow outside Barclays Center gets cleared during the NYC snowstorm on Feb. 23. Paul Martinka for the NY Post

More than 19 inches of snow were reported in Central Park and more than 24 inches were recorded in parts of Long Island.

The monster blizzard is now officially one of the 10 largest snowstorms in New York City history. 

Tuesday’s game will be the fourth for the Nets since the All-Star break, and they head into the matchup following three straight losses on the road trip. 

The Nets (15-41) are third in the lottery standings, sitting only a game behind the Pacers following Indiana’s loss to Dallas on Sunday.

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