The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat honored the victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas with a moment of silence before Game 5 at FTX Arena on Thursday.
At least 19 children and two adults were killed when a gunman entered the school on Tuesday and opened fire on a classroom.
Before the moment of silence, the teams and league offered their condolences.
“The Heat organization, the Boston Celtics and the NBA family also mourn those who lost their lives in the senseless shooting that took place yesterday at Robb Elementary school in Uvadde, Texas,” the PA announcer said before the Celtics’ 93-80 win over the Heat. “Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and friends, and the entire Robb Elementary school and Uvalde community. Our hope is that the families, friends, coworkers and loves ones of all those impacted by this tragedy will find the comfort and strength they need as they carry on in honor of those whose lives were lost.”
After the moment of silence, the Miami Heat offered fans ways to take action.
“The heat urges you to contact you state senators by calling 202-224-3121 to leave a message demanding their support for common sense gun laws. You can also make change at the ballot box… and let your voice be heard this fall.”
The team also displayed the message on the scoreboard, including the phone number for the US Capitol switchboard.
The message comes a day after Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gave an impassioned plea before his team’s game against the Mavericks.
“I’m so tired of getting up here and offering condolences to devastated families that are out there,” he said. “I’m tired of excuses, I’m tired of moments of silence. Enough! There’s 50 senators who refuse to vote on HR-8, which is a background check rule that the House passed two years ago.”