Timberwolves
Followers Shout ‘F*** ICE’
After Alex Pretti Second of Silence
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A second of silence for Alex Pretti was held on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ dwelling sport on Sunday — and as quickly because it ended, some followers in attendance used it as a chance to shout “F*** ICE” for all to listen to.
As we beforehand reported, the Wolves’ matchup with the Golden State Warriors was postponed following Pretti’s demise to “prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community” amid all of the unrest that adopted the deadly incident.
When the 2 groups took the courtroom a day later, tensions have been clearly nonetheless excessive. In a recorded video of the tribute, a number of individuals are heard voicing their opposition to ICE.
The Timberwolves earlier than immediately’s sport in opposition to the Warriors held a second of silence in reminiscence of Alex Pretti. pic.twitter.com/cijq00da9e
— Jack Borman (@jrborman13) January 25, 2026
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That wasn’t the one second in the course of the sport that had folks speaking. Throughout a break within the motion … the Goal Middle placed on a dunk present with the followers … with the dunkers sporting “ICE OUT” t-shirts.
Goal Middle dunkers wore “ICE OUT” t-shirtspic.twitter.com/3ew1lBPPdR
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) January 26, 2026
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Golden State would go on to win the competition 111-95, and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr advised reporters postgame that the ambiance of the sport was “one of the most bizarre, sad games I’ve ever been a part of.”
“You could feel in the somber atmosphere. Their team, we can tell they were struggling with everything going on.”
Steve Kerr known as the world ambiance in Minneapolis immediately one of the “bizarre, sad” vibes he’s skilled at a sport
Warriors blew out the Timberwolves.
“Honestly what I felt was that their group was suffering.” pic.twitter.com/K1EsR6Fr8j
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 26, 2026
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Stephen Curry stated he was “glued to the TV” watching the protesters make their method by way of town.
“It was beautiful to see that turnout,” Curry stated.
As for members of the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards was requested if he had a message for the group after every thing they have been by way of, to which he stated, “I just love Minnesota.”
Anthony Edwards when requested if he had a message for the Minnesota group…
“I just love Minnesota, all the love and support that they show me. So I’m behind whatever they with. I don’t really have social media, so I’m not in tune with everything. But I’ve heard about the… pic.twitter.com/o2cUpoHfuq
— Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) January 26, 2026
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“All the love and support that they show me. So I’m behind whatever they with. I don’t really have social media, so I’m not in tune with everything. But I’ve heard about the stuff that’s going on. Me and my family definitely praying for everybody.”
The Timberwolves and Warriors will likely be in motion as soon as once more Monday night time within the Twin Cities … with tip-off scheduled for 3:30 PM PST.