The Milwaukee Bucks make a historical statement by boycotting their playoff against the Orlando Magic

The Milwaukee Bucks were scheduled to take on the Orlando Magic in game 5 of their playoff series in the first round of the NBA playoffs until they decided to make a statement in the name of social justice. In a historical fashion, the Bucks players decided to boycott the game - an unprecedented measure for the NBA. A decision like this from the players - although controversial, hopefully in one that can lead to justice in Wisconsin, the state where Jacob Blake was shot by police in the town of Kenosha.

The Milwaukee Bucks were scheduled to take on the Orlando Magic in game 5 of their playoff series in the first round of the NBA playoffs until they decided to make a statement in the name of social justice.  In a historical fashion, the Bucks players decided to boycott the game - an unprecedented measure for the NBA.  A decision like this from the players - although controversial, hopefully in one that can lead to justice in Wisconsin, the state where Jacob Blake was shot by police in the town of Kenosha.

With two minutes on the clock, here is the scene inside AdventHealth Arena: pic.twitter.com/9NngCMeuD7

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) August 26, 2020

Game balls are being put away, as the Bucks decide to boycott game 5 against the Magic. pic.twitter.com/Cy32q2CJH7

— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) August 26, 2020

Bucks players are in locker room attempting to reach the attorney general of Wisconsin, Josh Kaul, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Magic players are leaving the arena soon -- not accepting the Bucks‘ forfeit.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 26, 2020

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