Right before the start of Game 4 between Houston and San Antonio, Rockets guard Patrick Beverley received some tragic and devastating news. According to multiple reports, Beverley's grandfather passed away on Sunday and after finding out about the news, he broke down in tears.
Patrick Beverley will play with a heavy heart after his grandfather passed away today.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) May 7, 2017
Something is going on with Patrick Beverley. He was crying when he walked in. Was warming up, stopped, sat down & started crying again.
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) May 7, 2017
Rockets team personnel were trying to console Beverley.
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) May 7, 2017
Patrick Beverley tapped his chest and pointed toward the sky several times in the minutes before tip.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) May 8, 2017
Despite the emotional nature of the news, Beverley opted to play in Game 4 and quite fittingly, he scored Houston's first basket.
First bucket of the game on @NBAonTNT goes to Patrick Beverley & the @HoustonRockets! #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/8wkEDR0QVz
— NBA (@NBA) May 8, 2017
A touching moment for Beverley, who is playing through a lot of sorrowful emotions due to his grandfather's passing.
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