The Milwaukee Bucks' decision to boycott Wednesday's playoff game against the Orlando Magic prompted the league to postpone the entire night's schedule and triggered further reactions from superstars outraged over the police shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin. The players protested the Sunday shooting by Kenosha police of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sent out a powerful message on Twitter immediately after all three games were canceled. NBA CALLS OFF PLAYOFF GAMES AFTER MILWAUKEE BUCKS BOYCOTT GAME OVER SHOOTING OF JACOB BLAKEThe Houston Rockets/Oklahoma City Thunder Game 5 showdown, as well as the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game 5 matchup, were both postponed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOther NBA players in the league reacted to the news as well:
Source: Fox News August 26, 2020 23:03 UTC