The senseless shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch on Wednesday afternoon rocked an entire nation and the impact of the tragic event could be felt throughout Pepsi Center during Game 5 of the semifinals between the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers.
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, a resident of the Highland Ranch neighborhood, got emotional during his pregame press conference as his daughters attend school in the area.
“I know thoughts and prayers are never enough, but one student was killed, eight were injured today. From myself, our team, our organization, our thoughts and prayers are with all of those families, students, school administrators, everybody that was there today.