Thursday’s Western Conference Finals Game 5 between the Golden State Rockets and Houston Rockets was the first game in Houston since the tragic shooting at nearby Santa Fe High School.
Prior to the game, the Rockets paid tribute to the victims, as well as the first responders.
.@HoustonRockets honored Santa Fe High School and the first responders prior to Game 5. pic.twitter.com/TZdBCyOmGE
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 25, 2018
The Rockets also offered free tickets to the Santa Fe seniors, many of whom were in attendance.
Santa Fe High School seniors and law enforcement are taking their seats the the #Rockets game. I love seeing these smiles after the week this crowd has had. pic.twitter.com/JhIC1jPxa9
— Nick Natario (@NickABC13) May 25, 2018
Houston also paid tribute to the victims with a patch on the jerseys.
Rockets jersey with the special ribbon honoring the victims of the Santa Fe High School tragedy pic.twitter.com/QBmrtQSoiB
— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) May 24, 2018
In all, it’s a good tribute from the Rockets, aiding a community that certainly needs the help.