"Honestly, what I felt is that their group was suffering,"
"The vibe in the stands, it was one of the most bizarre, sad games I've ever been a part of."
"Man, I just love Minnesota, all the love and support that they show me,"
"I'm behind whatever they"
A Minnesota Timberwolves blowout loss unfolded under a tense city atmosphere after federal agents killed an I.C.U. nurse near the arena and officers hunted for immigrants in the neighborhood. The game was rescheduled hours before tipoff and began with a moment of silence for a citizen killed by federal agents. Players struggled with turnovers and poor execution, and the team appeared emotionally affected by the events and local protests. Coaches and players noted the sad, bizarre vibe in the stands and expressed support for the Minnesota community amid the unrest.
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