Published 18:55 IST, March 12th 2020

Devin Booker curses on finding out about NBA suspension during ongoing Twitch streaming

NBA 2019-20: Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, found out about the suspension while he was online, playing Call of Duty on the live streaming website Twitch.

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After Utah Jazz's Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus, NBA took a decision and suspended all NBA games until furr tice. While Jazz vs Thunder game was cancelled, or NBA teams playing on Thursday found out about anuncement while playing or through social media sites. Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker, however, found out about suspension while he was online, playing a video game on live streaming website Twitch.

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Devin Booker was playing new 'Call of Duty: Warzone' while he live-streamed it on Twitch when he found about NBA's suspension. 23-year-old guard often streams his games on Twitch when he does t have a scheduled game. After Devin Booker was told about news, he cursed a few times, before eventually continuing his stream. Devin Booker ended his stream a few minutes after learning news. 

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NBA's statement was made right before Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder game began on Wednesday night (Thursday morning IST). Rudy Gobert, player who tested positive, was reportedly under impression that he will be playing game and was t present when anuncement was made.Fans took to Twitter to express ir concern as NBA suspended all ir furr games. Coronavirus has been declared a global pandemic by WHO. 

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Apart from OKC players, who were supposed to face Gobert, Cavaliers, Knicks, Celtics, Pistons and Raptors have been asked to self-quarantine before any furr decision has been made by NBA. Since se were teams who had contact with Jazz over last ten days, league has asked m to isolate mselves. Detroit's Langston Galloway also commented on situation, saying y while he most definitely had contact with Gobert, y all have been taking necessary precautions due to ir multiple daily interactions.

As per NBA reports, Cavaliers are looking to get tested as soon as Thursday (Friday IST) as y have a good relationship with Cleveland Clinic. On same day, NBA's board of goverrs will hold a meeting to discuss steps to be taken furr.

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18:55 IST, March 12th 2020