For the third time during the 2019-20 season, the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers met early Sunday afternoon, and both teams were at full strength for this local rivalry meeting.
The Clippers were the home team, but the Lakers had solid representation in the stands, which made for a fun atmosphere. The dueling fans and the dueling teams added extra spice to the meeting between two of the best teams in the NBA.
The stars were out, with LeBron James, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis all starting strong, and celebrities like Jay-Z, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen all sitting courtside.
Led by James and Davis, the Lakers beat the Clippers 112-103.
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LeBron James scores while being fouled during the Los Angeles Lakers versus LA Clippers at Staples Center on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
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Paul George attacks the rim during the Los Angeles Lakers versus LA Clippers at Staples Center on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
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LeBron James scores during the Los Angeles Lakers versus LA Clippers at Staples Center on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
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Jay-Z arrives at his courtside seat for the Los Angeles Lakers versus LA Clippers at Staples Center on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
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Anthony Davis scores during the Los Angeles Lakers versus LA Clippers at Staples Center on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
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Lou Williams attacks the rim during the Los Angeles Lakers versus LA Clippers at Staples Center on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
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Kawhi Leonard dribbles during the Los Angeles Lakers versus LA Clippers at Staples Center on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
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Paul George attacks the rim during the Los Angeles Lakers versus LA Clippers at Staples Center on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
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Kawhi Leonard scores during the Los Angeles Lakers versus LA Clippers at Staples Center on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
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Kawhi Leonard attemps to deny Anthony Davis during the Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers on March 8, 2020.
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Anthony Davis dunks during the Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers on March 8, 2020.
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Kawhi Leonard defends LeBron James during the Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers on March 8, 2020.
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Anthony Davis defends Kawhi Leonard during the Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers on March 8, 2020.
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Kobe Bryant’s jerseys are illuminated during the Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers on March 8, 2020.
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Kawhi Leonard warms up prior to the Clippers versus Lakers on March 8, 2020.
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Lou Williams warms up prior to the Clippers versus Lakers on March 8, 2020.
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Kyle Kuzma warms up prior to the Clippers versus Lakers on March 8, 2020.
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The Clippers are introduced during the Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers on March 8, 2020.
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Kawhi Leonard warms up prior to the Clippers versus Lakers on March 8, 2020.