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The Milwaukee Bucks game vs. the Toronto Raptors earlier tonight, Oct. 25, was called by NBA referee Dan Crawford with 5:58 remaining in the first quarter due to concerns about conditions of the playing surface.
Crawford spoke with a pool reporter regarding the stoppage of the game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center:
Charles F. Gardner from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel served as the pool reporter. The game was stopped at the 5:58 mark of the first period with the Bucks leading 14-9.
The Bucks announced that all fans with a ticket for tonight’s game can bring their ticket to the BMO Harris Bradley Center box office to redeem it for a ticket in the same price category for any November regular season home game. Bucks MVP season subscribers will receive additional communication regarding their ticket credit. The BMO Harris Bradley Center box office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. (or up until an hour after the start of any event being held that day).
Despite the cancellation of tonight’s game, the Bucks announced that the team will honor its donation commitment to the MACC Fund, continuing the franchise’s 37-year commitment of supporting the fund through the proceeds of a preseason game.
“We apologize to our MVP season subscribers and the fans who attended tonight’s game to celebrate the 37-year collaboration between the Bucks and the MACC Fund,” John F. Steinmiller, Executive Vice President of the Milwaukee Bucks, said. “The Bucks have already begun exploring the cause and possible solution to the situation that occurred tonight. We are in touch with league officials and will determine the next steps as soon as possible to ensure that our Nov. 2 home opener at the BMO Harris Bradley Center will be played as scheduled.”