An emotional and historic week has ended with NBA players convinced they have enough tangible support from the league’s leaders and franchise owners to feel comfortable resuming the playoffs.
A three-pronged program aimed primarily at voting issues surrounding the November elections in the United States and the creation of a social justice coalition announced Friday has assuaged the concerns of players willing to end the season just two days ago.
Three games will be played Saturday and three on Sunday to restart the season again; the Raptors and Boston Celtics will play Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal on Sunday at 1 p.