Gabe Vincent’s first year with the Los Angeles Lakers was a difficult one as he was limited to just a handful of games due to knee injuries, never being able to find his rhythm.

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.

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James added 29 points with eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to earn a 102-101 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

Vincent finished Wednesday's 117-108 victory over the Heat with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes. Despite being one of Los Angeles' primary bench options in the backcourt and even making five starts this season,

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

The Los Angeles wildfires forced the local NBA teams to relocate until things settled down. The Lakers and Clippers are set to return home soon.

Both of Los Angeles’ NBA teams returned to their home courts Monday night after having games postponed due to wildfires in the area.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers both took their home courts on Monday for the first time since the devastating wildfires that killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures began raging across the Los Angeles area last week.

The Lakers and the Clippers both went back to work Monday night in Los Angeles' first two NBA ... a moment of silence before point guard Gabe Vincent spoke to the crowd. “On behalf my teammates ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Lakers and the Clippers ... the game and observed a moment of silence before point guard Gabe Vincent spoke to the crowd. “On behalf my teammates, this organization ...

Heading into Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were set to take on a rebuilding Brooklyn Nets who were coming off their worst loss in franchise history against the L.A.

Austin Reaves and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a close win over D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets.