The Milwaukee Buck have boycotted game 5 reportedly to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. [ Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports]The National Basketball Association (NBA) postponed all three playoff games on Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic to protest racial injustice, triggering similar moves across other sports. The Bucks players said in a statement they were unable to focus on basketball due to the events in Kenosha. The Milwaukee Bucks have boycotted game 5 reportedly to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Bucks ownership said they were not aware ahead of time of what the players were planning but supported them.

Source: Standard Digital August 27, 2020 06:56 UTC