The NBA said the decision was made “to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area.”

The Houston Rockets were scheduled to play the Atlanta Hawks Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena, a key matchup between one of the Western Conference's top teams and a squad battling for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.

Saturday's game between the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets has been postponed due to inclement weather in Atlanta, the NBA announced. The game was scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena.