Phoenix Suns to play out rest of 2019-20 NBA season by video game

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Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) goes for a slam dunk as Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) look on during the first half on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Dallas. (Ron Jenkins/AP)

TORONTO — The NBA may be on hiatus but the Phoenix Suns plan to complete their season via video game.

It will start Sunday with a virtual game against the Dallas Mavericks, one day behind the actual scheduled meeting. The game will be aired live on Twitch.

Asked if Raptors Uprising GC planned a similar video game season, a spokesperson declined comment.

The NBA 2K League, the NBA’s esports partner with 23 teams participating, has delayed the March 24 start of its season because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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