The Lakers and the Clippers both went back to work Monday night in Los Angeles’ first two NBA games since catastrophic wildfires killed at least 24 people and destroyed significant sections of their hometown.

Both teams played on the road last week, and Monday marked their first home contests since the Palisades Fire began Tuesday.

The Miami Heat head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 20-18, which puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are 20-17, which puts them in seventh place in the Western Conference.

The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race midway through the 2024-25 campaign. After a 7-2 stretch that brought them six games over .500, they have lost three straight.

The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped two straight games, leaving fans questioning their NBA championship hopes. In response, LeBron James shared surprising statements that have sparked conversation among the fanbase.