Photos: Scenes From the Streets Outside Staples Center After the Lakers' Historic Win
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Fans gathered outside Staples Center Sunday night to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers' 17th NBA title.
What started as a peaceful gathering turned chaotic later in the evening when several businesses were damaged and vandalized. Health officials had earlier warned fans to avoid large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The LAPD reported dozens of arrests, including one for vandalism and five for looting. Other arrests involved failure to disperse.
Below, photos from downtown Los Angeles.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: Lakers fans celebrate at an outside bar on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. People gathered to celebrate after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in game 6 of the NBA finals. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: Lakers fans stand in line to celebrate in front of a mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. People gathered to celebrate after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: A Lakers fan runs with a flag near the Staples Center on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. People gathered to celebrate after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: Lakers fans celebrate in front of the Staples Center on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. People gathered to celebrate after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: A Los Angeles Lakers fan holds a flag as he hangs outside the window in celebration of the Lakers 106 – 93 championship over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: A man holds a Kobe Bryant Bl. sign as fellow fans celebrate of the Lakers 106 – 93 championship win over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: Los Angeles Lakers fans gather near the Staples Center to celebrate the Lakers 106 – 93 game 6 over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: nLos Angeles Lakers fans gather near the Staples Center to celebrate the Lakers 106 – 93 game 6 over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: nLos Angeles Lakers fans gather near the Staples Center to celebrate the Lakers 106 – 93 game 6 over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: Lakers fans celebrate in front of the Staples Center on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. People gathered to celebrate after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: nLos Angeles Lakers fans gather near the Staples Center to celebrate the Lakers 106 – 93 game 6 over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: Lakers fans celebrate in front of the Staples Center on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. People gathered to celebrate after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: nLos Angeles Lakers fans gather near the Staples Center to celebrate the Lakers 106 – 93 game 6 over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: Lakers fans celebrate in front of the Staples Center on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. People gathered to celebrate after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 11: nLos Angeles Lakers fans gather near the Staples Center to celebrate the Lakers 106 – 93 game 6 over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
