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By The Canadian Press<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\tJan 24, 2026 | 12:21 PM\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) \u2014 The NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors was postponed on Saturday afternoon following another fatal shooting<\/a> by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n

The league announced the decision was made to \u201cprioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community\u201d after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed in a confrontation with officers on a street in a commercial district less than two miles from Target Center, the downtown arena where the Timberwolves play.<\/p>\n

The game was moved back by 24 hours, rescheduled for Sunday afternoon. The Timberwolves and Warriors are also scheduled to play on Monday night.<\/p>\n

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