An NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves has been delayed due to a fatal shooting by an ICE agent in downtown Minneapolis. ESPN’s Shams Charania announced that the match has been rescheduled to 4.30pm local time on Sunday following the incident where an unarmed man was fatally shot during a protest.
The NBA issued an official statement explaining the postponement was to ensure the safety of the Minneapolis community. The game is now set to take place on January 25 at 4.30pm CT at Target Center.
ESPN presenter Ernie Johnson shared the news of the game’s postponement on live television but lacked further details. Johnson sought reactions from fellow ESPN analyst Charles Barkley, who expressed sadness over the tragic event, emphasizing the need for maturity in handling the situation.
The shooting took place near the Target Center, and the identity of the shooter remains undisclosed. This postponement is not the first time an NBA game has been rescheduled due to a shooting involving law enforcement. In the 2020 NBA playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks’ game was called off following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Milwaukee resident.
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