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NBA Postpones Timberwolves–Warriors Game After Fatal Shooting Near Target Center

The move follows the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, 37, near the arena.

Overview

  • The league rescheduled the Minneapolis game for Sunday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. ET at the Target Center.
  • The NBA said it acted to prioritize the safety of the Minneapolis community.
  • Reports identify federal immigration enforcement agents as involved in the confrontation that left Pretti dead.
  • The shooting occurred on a street in a commercial district less than two miles from the arena.
  • This was reported as the third shooting involving a federal agent in Minnesota in the past month and the second this week, and the teams remain scheduled to play again Monday night.