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Miami Heat Playing With ‘Heavy Hearts’ Over ‘Two Americas’

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Many were stunned by Wednesday’s takeover of the US Capitol, including Miami Heat players who spoke out about police reaction to the protesters.

Wednesday night’s game between the Heat and the Boston Celtics almost did not happen. Players from both teams talked about the riots that unfolded in the nation’s capital.

Celtic’s coach Brad Stevens had a feeling the game would not be played, but instead, minutes before tipoff players decided the game would go on. Nearly all of them knelt during the national anthem.

Heat’s Meyers Leonard stood because of family military ties but said he solidly backs his kneeling teammates.