Miami Heat urges fans to demand gun reform from lawmakers as Marco Rubio calls out NBA over ties to China

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Following a moment of silence before Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night, the Miami Heat urged fans to contact their state senators and "head to the ballot box" to advocate for gun law reform in the wake of the Texas school shooting. 

"The Heat organization, the Boston Celtics, and NBA family also mourn those who lost their lives in the senseless shooting that took place yesterday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and friends, and the entire Robb Elementary School and Uvalde community," the PA announcer at FTX Arena said. 

The Heat stand for a moment of silence before Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals on May 25, 2022, at FTX Arena in Miami, Florida. (David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

"Our hope is that the family, friends, coworkers and loved ones of all those impacted by this tragedy will find the comfort and strength they need as they carry on in honor of those whose lives were lost."

As both teams stood silent on the court with their heads down, fans broke out in cheers after the announcement continued in urging them to contact lawmakers. 

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"The Heat urges you to contact your state’s senators by calling 202-224-3121 to leave a message demanding their support for commonsense gun laws. You can also make change at the ballot box. Visit heat.com/vote to register and let your voice be heard this fall."

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., took to social media after the game to call out the NBA for what he said was "politicizing a horrific tragedy