Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers gamers mentioned they discovered it “robust” as they returned to NBA motion with wildfires within the metropolis ongoing.
Two Lakers video games and one Clippers match have been postponed however Monday’s contests went forward and each groups devoted the night time to the neighborhood and emergency providers.
The Lakers misplaced 126-102 to the San Antonio Spurs whereas the Clippers beat the Miami Warmth 109-98.
Fireplace crews within the Los Angeles space are nonetheless battling two massive blazes, with fears of latest outbreaks because of forecasted excessive winds.
A minimum of 24 folks have died within the fires and 23 others are lacking. Greater than 90,000 folks stay underneath evacuation orders whereas Lakers coach JJ Redick is amongst those that misplaced their home in Palisades.
Lakers ahead Anthony Davis had combined feelings after ending with 30 factors and 13 rebounds as his facet misplaced for the third recreation in a row.
“We have been desirous to play basketball once more in entrance of our followers. It sucks that we weren’t in a position to get to win,” mentioned the 31-year-old.
“I have been occupied with it lots. We come out and play and whether or not we win, lose or draw, this recreation is over and every part’s nonetheless occurring on the earth.
“So, [it’s] bittersweet in a way as a result of we nonetheless have people who find themselves coping with real-life conditions. And we get to exit and play basketball. So it is robust.”