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Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets Hold Moment of Silence for Daunte Wright Ahead of Game in Minneapolis Daunte Wright, 20, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop on Sunday

in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center

By Ashley Boucher Ashley Boucher Ashley Boucher is a former writer/reporter at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2021.People Editorial GuidelinesPublished on April 13, 2021 09:50PM EDT A moment of

silence is held for Daunte Wright before the start of the game between the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on April 13, 2021.Credit : David Sherman/Getty Images

After postponing their game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence before tipoff Tuesday in honor of Daunte Wright.

Wright, a 20-year-old unarmed Black man, was shot by police during a traffic stop on Sunday in Brooklyn Center, just miles from the location where George Floyd died at the hands of police

last year. His death prompted protests against police brutality and several professional sports games to be postponed.

"We have a basketball game today. We will not be posting our usual content. Justice for Daunte Wright," the team's Twitter account posted earlier on Tuesday. The game had been postponed to

Tuesday after it was originally scheduled for Monday.

Aaron Hicks Sits Out Yankees Game Following Police Shooting of Daunte Wright: He's 'Hurting in a Huge Way' During warmup, players on both teams wore black t-shirts that read, "with liberty

and justice FOR ALL."

Before the National Anthem was played, a moment of silence was held for Wright, whose photo was broadcast on the Target Center's jumbotron.

Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before the game against the Brooklyn Nets.David Sherman/Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets stand on the court for the National Anthem

before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 13, 2021 at Target Center.David Sherman/Getty Images "The Minnesota Timberwolves were heartbroken by the killing of Daunte Wright.

We extend our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies to Daunte's family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time," the announcer said. "Please join us in honoring the life and memory

of Daunte Wright with a moment of silence."

On Tuesday, Kim Potter, the police officer who fatally shot Wright, resigned. Police Chief Tim Gannon — who said Monday that he believed the shooting was "accidental" after he said Potter

mistook her gun for a Taser — also resigned.

Officer Who Killed Daunte Wright and Police Chief Both Resign After Second Night of Protests Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott, who had previously called for Potter to be fired, announced

the resignations Tuesday during a news conference.

Daunte Wright. "She felt that was the right thing for the community, and I couldn't agree more," he said, later adding, "I'm hoping this will help bring some calm to the community, although

ultimately people want justice. We have to make sure justice is served, justice is done."

Wright's death comes as the murder trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of Floyd last May continues in Minneapolis.

On Tuesday, the Timberwolves announced that the timing of its upcoming Wednesday game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Target Center had been moved, and that there will be no fans in

attendance.

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