On Tuesday evening, the Lakers will receive their 2020 NBA Championship rings during a pregame ceremony … and, oh yeah, play a basketball game! The Clippers are the opponent for the contest that tips off at 7 p.m. on TNT, following the pregame show on Spectrum SportsNet.
Below are three things to know ahead of the matchup:
PLAYING ON RING NIGHT
Just like in 2009 and 2010, when Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Co. received their jewelry, it will be Jason of Beverley Hills doing the handiwork. And after the players receive a sure-to-be beautiful symbol of their talent, skill, hard work and sacrifice, they have to try to forget all about it and play against what should be the hungriest of opponents.