NBA teams hit the court for exhibition games

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NBA teams were back in action late on Wednesday after a four-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Eight teams squared off in four exhibition games at the NBA Campus in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, ahead of the season’s official restart next week.

Houston Rockets’ star guard Russell Westbrook joined the team following two weeks in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19.

The NBA season will restart on July 30 with a 22-team format at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando.

Results of Wednesday’s exhibition games:

Orlando Magic - Los Angeles Clippers: 90-99

Washington Wizards - Denver Nuggets: 82-89

New Orleans Pelicans - Brooklyn Nets: 99-68

Sacramento Kings - Miami Heat: 98-104