Both of Los Angeles’ NBA teams, the Lakers and the Clippers, made their return to their respective home courts on Monday night following game postponements due to wildfires in the area.
The Los Angeles Lakers played their first home game at Crypto.com Arena since January 3, while the Los Angeles Clippers had their first game at Intuit Dome since January 4.
Last week, the Lakers had two home games postponed, and the Clippers had one home game postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the region.
Before the Lakers faced off against the Miami Heat, guard Gabe Vincent took a moment to address the crowd at Crypto.com Arena, acknowledging the tragedy that Los Angeles is currently facing. He expressed gratitude towards the first responders who are bravely working to protect the community during this challenging time.
Lakers' superstar LeBron James paid tribute to the Los Angeles Fire Department by wearing special shoes during the game.
Despite the ongoing threat of wildfires, the Clippers' team members were eager to return to the court after learning that their home schedule would resume on Monday. Head coach Tyronn Lue emphasized the importance of bringing some joy and togetherness through basketball during such difficult times, hoping to uplift the community and put smiles on people's faces.
