What was already an emotionally charged night inside Crypto.com Arena turned chaotic outside the venue when a massive brawl broke out among fans following the highly anticipated Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup.
The game itself marked a historic moment in NBA history, as it was the first time Luka Doncic faced his former team since being traded to the Lakers in what many consider one of the biggest trades ever. Tensions were already high between the two fanbases, and that intensity spilled into a full-fledged altercation outside the arena.
Wild Brawl Caught on Video
Footage from the scene, which quickly went viral, showed a large group of people fighting outside Crypto.com Arena.
- One of the most shocking moments involved a fan wearing a blue LeBron James Lakers jersey. He was seen charging at a man dressed in all black multiple times, only to be shoved to the ground and repeatedly punched.
- Despite being knocked down, the LeBron fan attempted to get back up multiple times, but he was quickly overwhelmed.
- Eventually, the confrontation ended when the LeBron fan was hit with a brutal knockout punch, leaving him flat on his back on the pavement.
The violence didn’t stop there.
- Another man, who was wearing an L.A. Kings jacket, was also caught in the fight.
- He was seen taking on multiple individuals dressed in all black before noticing the LeBron fan lying on the ground.
- As he attempted to check on him, he was suddenly tackled by three people.
The situation escalated until security personnel or law enforcement intervened to break things up.
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No Arrests, But Police Investigating
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed to TMZ that while no arrests were made, a felony battery report has been filed. The identities of those involved have not been released, and it’s unclear whether any charges will be pursued.
While fights between passionate fanbases are not uncommon, this incident underscores just how intense the emotions surrounding Luka Doncic’s blockbuster trade have become.
Luka Doncic Gets the Last Laugh on the Court
While his former team’s fans clashed outside, Luka Doncic was dominating inside the arena.
In his first matchup against the Mavericks since the trade, the 25-year-old Slovenian superstar put on a show, posting a triple-double performance with:
- 19 points
- 15 rebounds
- 12 assists
- 3 steals and 2 blocks
All of this happened in front of Mavericks GM Nico Harrison, the very man who shipped him out of Dallas.
Despite the heated reception from Mavericks fans in attendance, Don?i? remained composed and led the Lakers to a statement win, making it clear that he has moved on—but perhaps, Dallas fans haven’t.
A Potentially Explosive Rematch in April
The Lakers and Mavericks aren’t scheduled to face each other again until April 9, which will mark Doncic’s highly anticipated return to Dallas.
Given the high emotions and tensions that surrounded their first meeting, it wouldn’t be surprising if security is on high alert when the teams meet again—especially if this latest brawl is any indication of what’s to come.
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