The NBA has officially announced new dates for several games postponed due to wildfires in Los Angeles and adverse weather in Atlanta. The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Charlotte Hornets on February 19, following the delay of their original matchup on January 9. Additionally, the Hornets will face the Los Angeles Clippers on March 16, rescheduling a game that was also postponed due to the wildfires.
In Atlanta, the Hawks will welcome the Houston Rockets on January 28, as their game on January 11 was postponed due to wintry conditions. The scheduling changes ripple throughout the league, affecting other matchups.
Even amidst these disruptions, the Lakers returned to action with a challenging game against the San Antonio Spurs, suffering a 126-102 defeat. Star player Anthony Davis expressed the bittersweet emotions surrounding the game, acknowledging the serious situations many are facing due to the wildfires while they are given the opportunity to play basketball. The Clippers, meanwhile, secured a win against the Miami Heat, with guard Norman Powell commenting on the difficulty of concentrating on basketball amid the ongoing natural disaster.
Clippers forward Nicolas Batum also shared his personal struggles during this time, noting how he was in constant contact with his family due to the fire's proximity. The Lakers still have one game pending rescheduling from January 11 against the Spurs, leaving their schedule in flux as the season continues.
