One of the NBA’s New York franchises, the Brooklyn Nets supported those affected in an attack that took place at a subway station near their arena.
Newly qualified for the NBA playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets announced that it will make a donation to the victims of the attack that took place in a subway station in New York City. The official value is US$ 50 thousand, which corresponds to approximately R$ 233 thousand at the current price. The shooting took place in a neighborhood near the Barclays Center arena, where the franchise was training at the exact moment of the incident.
According to reporters covering the New York team, the cast had ended practices to follow the unfolding of the case. Official figures show that at least ten people were shot and five are in critical condition. Steve Nashcoach of the Brooklyn Nets, expressed himself in a tone of regret in the face of the attack.
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It is the closest station to our training ground and our office. My kids go to school not far away so this hits home, we feel for all those affected and we recognize that we have a lot to grow as a society and community. We feel that everyone in our community has been affected,” Nash blurted out. The team’s solidarity action was announced before its match against Cleveland Cavaliers.
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The Brooklyn Nets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, the 12th, and will face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. In the first play-in duel of 2022, the New York franchise confirmed the victory by 115 to 108, at home, and guaranteed itself in the knockout phase of the season. The highlight of the match was Kyrie Irvingwho scored 34 points.
The Nets went 22 points clear in the third quarter, but the Cavs closed the gap to five points in the final quarter. Then, Steve Nash’s team held off the young opposing team to confirm the victory and advance to the playoffs. With the loss in the first match, Cleveland will face the winner of Atlanta Hawks x Charlotte Hornetsfor eighth place in the Eastern Conference and for a spot in the postseason.
Our thoughts are all affected by today’s tragedy, and we are grateful to the first responders and everyday New Yorkers who answered the call for help.
The Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty Foundation will donate $50,000 to help those who were injured. pic.twitter.com/BaqBnv4eYx
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 13, 2022
Source: sportbuzz
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