"The scheduled Saturday contest between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed and pushed back to Sunday afternoon. The NBA cited safety concerns as the reason for the schedule adjustment. The decision was made to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community, the NBA said in its announcement. Earlier Saturday, federal immigration agents in Minnesota shot and killed a man, according to multiple news outlets. Multiple shootings involving federal agents in recent weeks have raised tensions in Minneapolis and nearby St Paul."
"The Warriors and Timberwolves will now be playing a back-to-back with the teams also scheduled to play Monday in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Twins elected to conclude their annual fan fest one hour earlier at 4pm local time Saturday, saying in a news release that the change was due to the situation in south Minneapolis and to provide for the expedited departure of all our guests. The NHL's Minnesota Wild are scheduled to host the Florida Panthers on Saturday night in St Paul."
A Saturday NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed and moved to Sunday afternoon due to safety concerns. The NBA said the change prioritized the safety and security of the Minneapolis community. Federal immigration agents in Minnesota shot and killed a man earlier Saturday, and multiple recent shootings involving federal agents have increased tensions in Minneapolis and nearby St. Paul. The Warriors and Timberwolves will play a back-to-back with another game Monday in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Twins ended their fan fest an hour early to expedite departures, while the NHL's Minnesota Wild remain scheduled to host the Florida Panthers Saturday night.
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