On Wednesday, the Celtics overcame the Heat 107-105 after Payton Pritchard’s late putback gave Boston the win.
The day was marked by reaction to the events in Washington D.C., where pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to disrupt Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Before the Celtics game, Boston coach Brad Stevens spoke about the matter. Players also briefly left the floor in pregame before issuing a statement.
Afterward, Jaylen Brown shared his thoughts:
“In one America, you get killed by sleeping in your car, selling cigarettes or playing in your backyard.