The 2019–20 Los Angeles Lakers, coached by Frank Vogel in his first year, dedicated their season to the late Kobe Bryant after his tragic helicopter crash in January 2020. The team made a blockbuster offseason trade for Anthony Davis, sending Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Josh Hart to New Orleans, and got off to a franchise-best 17–2 start. After clinching their first playoff berth since 2013 in March, the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in the NBA Bubble in Orlando, where the Lakers secured the top seed in the West. They finished the shortened season with a 52–19 record and swept through the Western Conference playoffs, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, and Denver Nuggets. In the NBA Finals, they beat the Miami Heat in six games to capture the franchise's 17th NBA championship. Notably, they became the first team in NBA history to go undefeated (57–0) when leading entering the fourth quarter, showcasing their dominance throughout the season.