The NBA has announced that the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers will resume their seasons on Monday following game postponements due to the wildfires in Southern California. The Lakers are set to host the San Antonio Spurs, while the Clippers will host the Brooklyn Nets. Both teams had games postponed, with the Lakers missing matchups against the Charlotte Hornets and the Spurs, and the Clippers missing their game against the Hornets.
The fires have caused extensive damage in areas like Pacific Palisades and Altadena, resulting in 16 fatalities, the destruction of over 12,000 structures, and the evacuation of more than 150,000 people. Lakers coach JJ Redick was personally affected as the home his family was renting was destroyed in the fire, leading to the loss of all their belongings.
“I was not prepared for what I saw,” Redick said after visiting the site. “It’s complete devastation and destruction. I don’t think you can ever prepare yourself for something like that.”
The fires also impacted other NBA figures, such as Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, whose childhood home burned down. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard temporarily stepped away from the team to support his family affected by the fires.
Rescheduling the postponed games poses a challenge, considering the complex schedules of all teams involved. The Clippers’ move to the Intuit Dome this season has made scheduling easier for both LA teams, although the Lakers still share Crypto.com Arena with the NHL’s Kings, who also had a game postponed due to the fires.
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