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The Denver Nuggets Won the NBA Title, and a Mass Shooting Followed.
Just another day in America.
Well the conclusion of the NBA finals was supposed to be a time of celebration for a city and a fanbase, right?
The Denver Nuggets won their first title ever. It certainly looks like they’re on the verge of building a dynasty, and it was impossible not to enjoy watching Nikola Jokic having eyes only for his baby daughter as he was handed the finals MVP trophy, or seeing Jamal Murray just radiating the pure joy and elation in his Sportscenter interview afterwards. The city of Denver erupted in celebration with fireworks and crowds of people lined the streets to take it all in and enjoy the moment.
And then, of course, a mass shooting followed.
Tina Burnside with CNN writes:
“At least nine people were injured in a mass shooting in downtown Denver, police said, as crowds gathered to celebrate the Nuggets’ first NBA championship.
Shots were fired during an altercation involving several people, police said, hours after the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat at the Ball Arena less than a mile away…”
Just another day in America, right? A night that was supposed to be about joy and celebration ends in terror.
