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T-wolves and Warriors return to court after Minneapolis shooting
Summary
The Timberwolves and Warriors resumed a postponed game after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal officer; both teams observed moments of silence and coaches spoke about the community's grief.
Content
The Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors returned to play in Minneapolis after a game postponement tied to a nearby fatal police shooting. The teams and coaches addressed the city’s grief and held moments of silence before the game. Minneapolis has experienced public demonstrations linked to the shooting and broader enforcement actions. Leaders and players spoke in measured tones about loss and the strain on the community.
Reported details:
- Alex Pretti, 37, was killed in an encounter with a federal officer, as reported in coverage of the incident.
- The Timberwolves and Warriors postponed the scheduled game by 24 hours and then resumed play in Minneapolis.
- Both teams observed moments of silence before the game and coaches offered public expressions of sympathy for the community.
- Protests took place downtown in the days around the shooting and the teams noted the visible impact on the city.
Summary:
The postponement and commemorations reflected local grief and concern following the fatal shooting. Undetermined at this time.
