BOSTON — The Boston Celtics acknowledged the victims of this week’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, before their home opener.

Boston players wore the warmups of their NBA G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics. The Celtics also donned a band on their jerseys in honor of the state as it recovers after a shooter killed 18 people and wounded 13 at a bowling alley and a bar there.

The jersey band simply read “Maine” and was placed above their Vistaprint-sponsored logo patch.

Fans also observed a pregame moment of silence while a green and white image of the outline of the state was displayed on the jumbotron.

The shooting suspect was found dead Friday after a two-day search.

The Boston Celtics acknowledged the victims of this week’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, before their home opener.{ai:summary}<p>#crime #sports </p><p>The Boston Celtics pay tribute to the victims of the mass shooting in Maine, wearing Maine Celtics warmups and a band with "Maine" on their jerseys. Fans observe a moment of silence as the shooting suspect is found dead.</p>

Celtics honor Maine mass shooting victims with moment of silence, special jersey patch

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