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Bucks players don’t take the court for NBA playoff game

Bucks players don’t take the court for NBA playoff game
Players had been discussing boycotting games in the bubble after the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. [Image: www.sandiegouniontribune.com]

NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice when the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t take the floor for their playoff game against the Orlando Magic.

The teams were set to begin Game 5 in the last hour, with the Bucks needing a win to advance to the second round.

Players had been discussing boycotting games in the bubble after the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

More discussions were expected, but even before that the Bucks apparently they would act.

Magic player and referees were on the floor for the game but Milwaukee never took the floor.

Eventually, everyone else left and the arena staff soon took the balls, towels and tags that go on player chairs back inside.

[Source: Associated Press]


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