Warriors vs. Mavericks Game 4 delayed; leaks in American Airlines Center roof hold up start of second half

The American Airlines Center sprung a leak. 

Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors was delayed at halftime because the American Airlines Center had multiple leaks in the roof. The water was dripping down rapidly and falling right next to Golden State's bench. 

So much water was on the court that TNT's Kevin Harlan quipped that "all the towels" in the arena were used to soak it up.

As Reggie Miller mentions on the broadcast, Dallas has been deluged by heavy rain as of late and that heavily contributed to the leaks in the roof of the Mavericks' home arena. 

Amazingly, this is the second time this season that a game has been delayed in Dallas because of a roof leak. Back in March, a game between the Mavericks and Timberwolves was delayed because of a similar leak. That issue ended up delaying the start of the game by 15 minutes. Game 4 ended up having a similar delay as halftime was extended for 16 extra minutes. 

Somewhat coincidental, this is second time in the history of the Warriors that the team has had to deal with a rain delay. Back in 1994, a matchup between the Spurs and Warriors in San Antonio was delayed by 50 minutes after a water cannon went off by accident.

The 1994-95 season opener for San Antonio and Golden State was delayed for 50 minutes after fireworks triggered a high-pressure water cannon in the Alamodome.

Warriors 123, Spurs 118
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— NBA Cobwebs (@NBACobwebs) October 12, 2020

At the half, Dallas was up by 15 points on the Warriors with the halftime score of 62-47.

Warriors vs. Mavericks schedule, results

Here is the full schedule for the 2022 Western Conference Finals. TNT is the exclusive home of the Western Conference Finals. ESPN will carry all games of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller and Stan Van Gundy will have the call. Allie LaForce will be courtside as the sideline reporter for TNT's coverage of the games.

*If necessary