All three of Wednesday's NBA playoff games, including the fixture between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers, have been postponed due to player strikes over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, Variety has confirmed. ... Game 5 of each series will be rescheduled.”

Why did they postpone the NBA playoffs?

NBA postpones all three of Wednesday's playoff games after Bucks protest Jacob Blake shooting. The National Basketball Association has postponed all three playoff games on Wednesday's schedule after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to take the floor in protest of the Jacob Blake shooting.

Why are the playoffs being postponed?

The 2020 NBA Playoffs have been temporarily postponed due to boycotts throughout the League in the aftermath of the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin. No games will be played on Wednesday, August 26th as a result of the protests, CNN reported.