NBA postpones Timberwolves–Warriors game after fatal Border Patrol shooting sparks protests in Minneapolis
The NBA pushed back a nationally scheduled game in Minneapolis after Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was killed by a federal Border Patrol officer nearby. The league cited community safety amid protests and heightened security concerns.
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The NBA postponed Saturday’s Minnesota Timberwolves–Golden State Warriors game in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a federal Border Patrol officer, a decision the league said was driven by concerns about community safety.
The shooting happened roughly two miles from the Target Center and triggered protests and a large law-enforcement response in the surrounding area, prompting the league to reschedule the matchup.
The NBA said the game would be moved to Sunday, while another Timberwolves–Warriors game remained on the calendar for Monday as originally planned.
- What happened: Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a federal Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis.
- Immediate impact: Protests and security concerns around downtown Minneapolis.
- Sports fallout: The NBA postponed the Timberwolves–Warriors game and rescheduled it for Sunday.