For the Los Angeles Lakers, it was an obstacle course. It was 12 months packed with tragedies and togetherness. But for all the disruptive forces that rocked the N.B.A., the Lakers triumphed in the end. [Read: How the Lakers Beat the Heat in Game 6.] The Lakers went about their business in isolation, winning it all as their fans cheered from home.

Source: New York Times October 12, 2020 02:02 UTC