One of basketball’s most storied rivalries, two teams who fueled the NBA’s growth over a decade, will be on the court in front of fans at Staples Center on April 15, the first time professional basketball has had spectators in Los Angeles in more than a year.
The Lakers will host the Boston Celtics on the date new state guidelines permit large indoor gatherings at sporting events.
“We are incredibly excited that the State of California announced guidelines today that will allow Lakers fans to return to Staples Center,” the Lakers said in a statement.