The NBA has announced several changes to the schedule due to LA wildfires resulting in the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers games being postponed recently.
In addition to the postponements of two games due to the Los Angeles wildfires and the Atlanta Hawks-Houston Rockets game due to inclement weather, the NBA has adjusted the schedules of six other games to ensure that all teams complete their 82-game schedule with adequate rest periods.
New Dates Announced For Postponed Lakers Games
The NBA has announced schedule adjustments for the Los Angeles Lakers, impacting two of their upcoming games.
The matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, postponed on January 9th, will now be played on February 19th in Los Angeles.
Furthermore, the Lakers’ game against the Utah Jazz, originally scheduled for February 11th, has been rescheduled for February 10th.
The NBA announced a final schedule adjustment on Wednesday, impacting the matchup between the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz. This game, originally scheduled for January 23rd, has been rescheduled for March 19th to ensure a balanced schedule for all teams.
The league also announced that the rescheduled date for the Spurs-Lakers game, originally postponed on January 11th, will be announced at a later time.
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The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have had a significant impact on both Los Angeles-based basketball teams.
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was forced to leave the team to support his family affected by the fires, while Lakers head coach JJ Redick tragically lost his home in the blaze.
In response to these events, Anthony Davis has taken the initiative to work with the Lakers organization to honor the first responders who have bravely battled the wildfires. The team plans to invite these heroes to an upcoming game as a gesture of appreciation for their tireless efforts.