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Column: In first home game since wildfires, Lakers reflect on a ‘bittersweet’ night

By Dylan Hernández

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Jan. 14, 2025 6:49 AM PT

When Anthony Davis described watching the flames approaching his family home, he didn’t sound like a star player on the Lakers.

He sounded like a concerned father.

When JJ Redick recalled Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul of the San Antonio Spurs presenting his sons with autographed game-worn jerseys to rebuild memorabilia collections that were lost in the Palisades fire, he didn’t sound like the coach of one of Los Angeles’ signature franchises.

He sounded like a grateful parent.