With wildfires as backdrop, Lakers set to host Hornets
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Entering a stretch of nine consecutive games in their home state, with seven of those in their own building, the Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to play host to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday intent on fine tuning their new look amid trying conditions.
Devastating wildfires in the Los Angelesarea will provide a somber backdrop to the contest, if it is