Watch: Spurs/Raptors game starts with shot-clock violations to honor Kobe Bryant

The San Antonio Spurs vs. the Houston Rockets NBA game began with two 24-second clock violations in honor of the passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Here is how it transpired.

Today's #Spurs/#Raptors game started with two 24-second violations in honor of Kobe Bryant. pic.twitter.com/Wr26KpWKSG

— John Elizondo (@johndelizondo) January 26, 2020

Bryant, who was 41, died Sunday after a helicopter that was carrying him and several others crashed in California.

Breaking: NBA legend Kobe Bryant among five people reportedly killed in a helicopter crash in California https://t.co/BGREf7Sala

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) January 26, 2020

Allowing the 24-second shot-clock to expire is a tribute to Bryant, who wore the number 24 as a player.

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