The NBA introduced that Thursday night time’s recreation between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles has been postponed attributable to ongoing wildfires within the space.
In an announcement, the Lakers mentioned they’re “heartbroken“from current occasions.
A launch date for the sport has not but been decided.
Lakers coach JJ Redick and his household needed to evacuate their house due to the fires, he advised reporters Tuesday night.
“Our household, my spouse’s household, my spouse’s twin sister, have been evacuated,” Redick mentioned. “I do know lots of people are freaking out proper now, together with my household. From the sound of issues, with the wind coming (Tuesday night time), I do know lots of people are scared. So I simply wish to acknowledge that. Thoughts and prayers from secure, and I hope everybody stays secure.”
The Lakers’ subsequent house recreation is Saturday in opposition to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
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