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LeBron James and his Laker teammates will get an extended break after their game Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets was postponed because of ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
The Lakers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets scheduled for Thursday has been postponed because of the continuing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles County, the league and team announced.
The game, which was slated to tip off at 7:30 p.m. at Crypto.com Arena, will be rescheduled at a later date. Tickets for Thursday’s game will be honored on the makeup date.
“We’re heartbroken for Los Angeles. Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this unimaginable situation. And our gratitude is with the first responders and all of you who come together when we need each other the most,” the Lakers said in a statement posted to social media. “Tonight’s game will be rescheduled to focus on what matters most today.
“We’re with you, LA.”
Read more: Lakers coach JJ Redick’s family evacuated from their home in Pacific Palisades
The Lakers’ next scheduled game is Saturday at Crypto.com against San Antonio.
The decision to postpone Thursday’s game, which came a day after the NBA said it was monitoring the situation, comes as members of the organization try to sort through the devastation of the fires that affected people inside the Lakers, their friends and their families.
“The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los Angeles during this challenging time,” the NBA said in a statement. “We are grateful for the thousands of local firefighters and first responders who have demonstrated enormous bravery. Our prayers remain with those affected by the unimaginable devastation caused by the wildfires.”
Lakers head coach JJ Redick, who had been renting a home in Pacific Palisades, had his family evacuated early Tuesday.
“I just want to acknowledge and send thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Palisades right now. It’s where I live. My family and my wife’s family, my wife’s twin sister, they’ve evacuated. I know that a lot of people are freaking out right now,…
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2025-01-09 18:43:00
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