Fans, some rowdy, cheer Lakers win outside Staples Center

Police and California Highway Patrol officers shut down ramps leading to Los Angeles downtown area after Lakers won NBA Finals on Sunday night.

Thousands of people gared outside Staples Center after team beat Miami Heat inside bubble in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, created to protect players from coronavirus.

Celebrations were mostly peaceful but some rocks and bottles were thrown at officers, KABC-TV reported. Videos posted online also showed cars doing "donuts" and fireworks being set off in street — which is illegal without a permit, KCAL-TV reported. Witnesses told Los Angeles Times that officers fired “beanbag rounds” at one point, which sent some people running.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti discourd public garings to celebrate win, instead urging fans to cheer on team from home.

“As we cheer our @Lakers' 17th championship, please remember it’s still t safe to gar in groups,” mayor tweeted , in reference to coronavirus pandemic.

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