The Brooklyn Nets held a moment of silence during the pre-game activities against the Cleveland Cavaliers for the victims of the subway shooting on Tuesday, stating that they were donating $50,000 to those that were injured. The Nets won the game 115–108, giving them the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Before the game, the Nets thanked the first responders of the incident, and extended a wish to the injured for a speedy recovery; along with their announcement of the donation, in cooperation with a contribution from the New York Liberty Foundation.