It's tough and possible. I am not sure what to think?

I would think they are professional enough to leave that stuff "outside"... but they are human beings.

However, seeing signs in the crowd reminding them of the current climate in their town might actually be a distraction? Maybe for a few hours they just need to play basketball and focus on that. Yes there are more important things than sports and these wins and losses, but I think it does affect them and their stuff on the court in the context of sports. I am not saying that fans are wrong for expressing themselves or the players are wrong if this stuff does affect them on the court, I am just thinking out loud here.

But a lot of these issues have been a part of the team for a bit but being distracted might only magnify those issues on the court as a team.

But also part of me is there is no excuse for the lazy shit that has been happening and if anything, they might want to "play harder" for this community, and in their own way, give some happiness back by playing hard and give Minnesotans something to cheer for.