The Lakers did lose that game to the Spurs but were able to beat the Heat on Wednesday. That was the first win they've gotten since the tragic events started. Davis and the rest of the Lakers are going to have some extra motivation to win games this season. They are going to be carrying the hopes of the people of Los Angeles with them.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James told reporters the ongoing Southern California wildfires have forced his family to evacuate their home. "Personally,

LeBron James hopes that a Lakers win over the Miami Heat can provide a brief period of happiness and relief for the people of Los Angeles

Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony Davis had 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. LeBron James finished with 22 points and nine assists and Austin Reaves added 14 points and 14 rebounds as the Lakers won for the first time since having two games postponed due to the deadly wildfires in Southern California.

The Lakers seemed on their way to their fourth straight loss in the first half of Wednesday's game versus the Heat, but they turned the tide and won.

The Lakers ended a three-game losing streak by overcoming a double-digit deficit to defeat the Heat behind some inspired play in the second half.