[Photo] NBA Milwaukee Bucks Refuse Playoffs, Prepared to Forfeit

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On the 26th (local time), seats for the Milwaukee Bucks players and coaching staff were empty inside the AdventHealth Arena at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, USA. The Milwaukee team boycotted the Game 5 playoff match scheduled for that day, just before the game started, in protest of a recent racially motivated shooting incident in their home state of Wisconsin. They stated, "We are tired of murder and injustice," and "Today, there are things more important than basketball." The opposing Orlando players supported the Milwaukee team's stance by not entering the court and also refused to accept a forfeit win. The Milwaukee organization expressed support for the players' decision, which could have led to a forfeit loss. Other NBA teams in the playoffs also showed support and canceled their games.

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