Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers players say it was "tough" to return to NBA action as wildfires continue.

Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama each scored 23 points as the visiting San Antonio Spurs ended a three-game losing streak with a 126-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in the return to play for both teams.

On the heels of three straight losses, the Spurs looked to right the ship against the Lakers as they faced off on Monday night, resulting in a 126-102 victory in La La Land. The game didn’t get off to a good start for the black and silver.

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The NBA has postponed Saturday's home games for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers as part of the league's response to the wildfires that are ravaging Southern California.

The Los Angeles Lakers return to their home floor Monday night for the first time since Jan. 3 for a visit from Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

LA was understandably rusty and distracted in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, who had a surprise for grieving coach JJ Redick.

The Lakers and Clippers returned to NBA action on Monday with a strong nod to the first responders battling the Los Angeles wildfires and hoping to bring "some joy" to their ravaged city.Harden added five rebounds and 11 assists and after the game the Los Angeles native embraced the Clippers'' "LA Strong" theme.