Protesters rush court during Liberty-Lynx game

NEW YORK — Professional-choice supporters briefly ran on the courtroom throughout Tuesday evening’s WNBA sport between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Middle.

The protesters, who had been shirtless however had their chests lined, had been escorted off the courtroom by safety. Whereas they rushed the courtroom, different protesters within the crowd held up indicators in assist of Roe v. Wade and abortion rights.

Not one of the protesters tried to go close to the gamers.

Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu mentioned she thought the protesters had been entertainers when she first noticed them come on the courtroom.

“I actually wasn’t positive what was occurring,” Ionescu mentioned. “It took me just a little little bit of time to course of. It was just a little loopy. Props to the safety to get everybody off the ground. However good for them, I assume. If it solves one thing, I am all for it.”

Fellow Liberty participant Rebecca Allen, who’s a local of Australia, added of the protesters, “I am all for the message. And I am comfortable that we had been capable of log again into the sport and proceed enjoying.”