Just hours removed from the sudden death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, the Spurs and Raptors opened their Sunday afternoon contest by taking intentional shot clock violations to honor No. 24.
Players stood in place as the place as the Raptors let the clock run out on their first possession of the game. Fans and players alike rose to their feet, applauding the gesture. The Spurs did the same thing on their first possession.
The Nuggets and Rockets also held a moment of silence to honor Bryant ahead of their Sunday afternoon tip.
Others from around the sports world were shocked by the news of Bryant's death.